Job Description
Omlet is looking for an outstanding English to Dutch translator to work on translating and localising content throughout our website, advertising and marketing projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a passion for pets and experience of working creatively with language.
We're a fast growing global e-commerce direct to consumer business, started by 4 Product Designers in 2004.
We are hugely ambitious and motivated in building the number 1 premium brand in pets, which means we’re looking for more people to join our already brilliant team!
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a passion for pets and experience of working creatively with language.
Purpose:
Accurately, engagingly and informatively translate copy for the Dutch and Belgian market in line with Omlet’s tone of voice. Anticipated workload approximately 10-20 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Translate English language copy into Dutch to give our customers the confidence to make their online purchases by equally informing and inspiring them
- Edit and update spreadsheets, documents and html code with Dutch translations
- Conduct thorough brand and product research to inform copy whilst working independently
- Deliver translations at pace to strict deadlines
- Sub-edit and proof-read own work
- Research and provide information about the Dutch pet brand market
Desired experience:
- Minimum 2 years experience in an English to Dutch translation role.
- Experience with content management systems.
- Experience with proofreading and sub-editing.
Desired skills:
- Accomplished writer with genuine passion and enthusiasm for the Dutch language and impeccable grammar.
- Educated to degree level in a related subject (e.g Translation/Journalism/Languages).
- Experience of working with machine translation software in an efficient and effective manner.
- Highly organised with excellent time management and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to form strong working relationships and thrive working in a team.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently at pace to a very high standard, managing workload to strict deadlines.
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
- English to Dutch translation: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: Remote