French Linguist

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages and related experience as translator and/or reviewer of 3+ years
• Fluent in French (native level), both written and spoken, fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Experienced as a translator in : Mobile Apps, Search Engines, IT Consumer products, Entertainment, Marketing, Software UI, Websites
• Excellent feel for language (source/target)
• Excellent knowledge of terminology in the following subject matters: IT consumer products, social media, entertainment
• Thorough understanding of the localization process.
• Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications, and standard CAT tools (e.g. SDL Studio) and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
• Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback. Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, translators.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.
• Ability, willingness and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels
• Ability to work in a virtual team.