SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else™. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views.
Job DescriptionAs a Chinese Sub-Editor at SSENSE, you'll be at the heart of our online customer experience. Your mission? To bring our products to life through impactful and flawless descriptions. Working closely with our content team, you'll help create unforgettable shopping experiences for our global customers.
Why join us:
- Permanent employment - Occasional On-Call
- Hourly rate starting at $23.00
- Flexible schedule
- Employee discount
What you will do:
- Description Refinement: Sub-edit translated product descriptions ensuring adherence to style guidelines and brand consistency.
- Rigorous Quality Control: Ensure content accuracy and quality by applying strict standards and identifying inconsistencies.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Quality Control Specialist to improve processes and resolve guideline and glossary-related issues. Provide constructive feedback to translators to help them improve their translations and better understand brand requirements. Collaborate with the Quality Control team to identify training needs and contribute to the development of training programs.
- Team Development: Contribute to the team's evolution by suggesting process improvements and providing creative support.
- Time Management: Adhere to deadlines and quality objectives by effectively managing time and priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Literature, Linguistics, Translation, Journalism or a related field
- A minimum of 3-5 years experience in translation and sub-editing, ideally as part of a content team in a high-volume production environment for a Chinese-speaking market
- Mastery of Chinese grammar, spelling, and usage including ability to craft culturally-sensitive texts
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Chinese
- A strong proofreading and subbing background in fashion e-commerce an asset
What sets you apart?
- Detail-oriented
- Strong research skills
- Ability to work effectively to meet tight deadlines
- Team player with great communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative and agile thinker who is self-motivated and collaborative
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What We Do
SSENSE (pronounced [es-uhns]) is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Co-founded in 2003 by brothers Rami, Firas, and Bassel Atallah, and headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything ElseTM .
SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content. SSENSE generates an average of 100 million monthly page views. Approximately 80% of its audience is between the ages of 18 to 40. It is privately held and has achieved high double digit annual growth and profitability since its inception.
We are always on the lookout for top talent to join us as we embark on bold and challenging initiatives. At SSENSE, each employee plays a critical role in driving the organization’s strategic plan forward. Join a world class team continuously pushing the limits of traditional e-commerce in the relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.
