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Reporting to the Mandarin Team Lead, the Mandarin Translator is responsible for translating technical product texts, marketing assets and SEO-driven texts. He/She will ensure that all translations are in line with SSENSE guidelines and quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses an excellent command of Simplified Chinese, meticulous attention to detail, and a keen interest in fashion. 7 S9 Z& X% [; w8 ?9 W) `* O" r! n+ O! V2 n
RESPONSIBILITIES % H% G) x" {. B1 L0 ?' \Translate product information, designer biographies, and marketing copy in line with SSENSE terminology1 S6 u; o, V$ C5 |" O- h2 |# s
Monitor, maintain and update the terminology guidelines to ensure copy is consistent and accurate 2 q t l ~2 B* W7 bEnsure weekly KPI targets are consistently met and tracking tools are updated daily2 ?5 D) N ?9 a; C
Maintain rigorous standards of quality control1 A5 T7 t9 H* j% @
Work closely with the Mandarin and other language teams in performing various translation assignments for the company as required ; L% m4 v" x; ~! ~7 @0 E; S% i' \ ' d' K3 X4 g: SREQUIREMENTS1 T. p: M) z) r
Bachelor’s degree in Translation . D2 {, N! d+ Q8 {3 [0 eA minimum of 2 years translation experience, preferably in a fashion or e-commerce environment' y! R! n/ X9 G1 K9 ?" k1 k6 N
Excellent verbal and written skills in both English and Mandarin" q' M) V, w9 R H i8 @) }# V# Z
Mastery of simplified Chinese grammar, spelling and usage including the ability to craft culturally-sensitive texts2 i7 l5 u7 [/ d# }4 e/ ]% Z
Strong command of fashion terminology g! C O, m7 b; `& k
Knowledge of sewing anatomy, an asset/ v& v* B8 w2 x4 ?) M l3 O
Knowledge of designers and fashion houses, an asset& R$ N8 S9 d/ t* H
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SKILLS ' k0 [' D' k( |3 [: v/ K( FDetail-oriented with a keen sensibility and knowledge of fashion, retail, and pop culture 6 @, Y$ x, w+ h5 J: D- o! EStrong research skills ! L F' ~6 B* b% p ?! _9 v: dAbility to prioritize and handle multiple simultaneous assignments % s* k: L7 v8 a( c3 \! FSelf-motivated with the ability to work effectively to meet deadlines 9 T; x/ v# o$ I" F9 h- ?, E' T2 l: T6 ]- u# E4 s
** All applicants must provide a portfolio of relevant work./ E) P* A7 U+ k% u& P& Y2 p0 z7 ?
/ S8 O3 z3 ?$ Q* @3 h2 U5 F `. ISend resume and cv to rim.slaoui@ssense.com, mentioning SinoQuebec in the subject line. 9 d5 \! [, n& n B4 m- Y
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