Transcreation Manager

Independent insight-driven localisation agency, heading into an exciting phase of growth, based at the heart of Covent Garden, with an awesomely talented team, are seeking a rock star Transcreation Manager.

Tired of being a cog in the machine? Are you looking to work for an agency where you can stand up and be counted, working on some amazingly complex, creative and impactful campaigns supporting well-known (bragworthy) brands, all while working with some of the downright loveliest people in the industry? Great! You could be just who we are looking for.

 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Transcreation & Project Delivery

  • Interpreting project scope and preparing transcreation and translation briefs with the support of Senior Transcreation Manager if needed;
  • Ensuring relevant internal and external resources are in place and briefed about project scope
  • Preparing files for translation and transcreation using available CAT tools
  • Managing the entire project lifecycle (transcreation and translation)
  • Liaising with linguists to distribute transcreation and translation work and manage timely translation return
  • Quality checking the deliverables to make sure they are on brief/on time and to the highest standards
  • Preparing project estimates
  • Coordinating edits and approvals, trafficking client amends and feedback
  • Managing updates of term base and translation memory in a timely and accurate manner
  • Managing project admin side and making sure all the documentation is accurately saved
  • Updating project trackers, forecasts and being on track with account related workload
  • Work closely with Senior Transcreation Manager to make sure all processes are optimised to provide the highest quality in the most efficient manner;

People

  • Fostering strong working relationships with all internal departments and cross-functional teams;
  • Championing the importance of teamwork and motivate others;

 

YOU WILL FLY IN THIS ROLE IF YOU…

  • Proven experience at translation or transcreation management level
  • Experience of CAT tools required
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Experience of managing own workload within a team environment and delivering to high standards
  • Excellent English language skills
  • Additional language beneficial
  • Confident communicator – written and spoken
  • Computer literate – proficient in MS Office (particularly Word, PPT and Excel) and web applications

 

A BIT ABOUT US

We essentially help brands get their often complex, chaotic, wonderfully creative international campaigns out the door to multiple markets – ensuring they are culturally relevant, compliant, consistent, on time and within budget. We bring harmony to the multiple teams and processes ensuring a streamlined and successful campaign launch. To make that happen we draw on a unique breadth of over 30 years of practical experience in localisation, creative production and delivery. Working with large scale brands including Meta, Fitbit, IHG, Klarna we pride ourselves on being an independent company helping brands achieve their global objectives.