What are the responsibilities and job description for the Italian Linguist [206082] position at Aquent?
Join a globally recognized brand that champions taste, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to quality. This company believes in the power of exceptional design and the art of scaling a unique aesthetic, driven by a culture that values high energy, creativity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Here, the right people are seen as the greatest asset, fostering an environment where collaboration and determination lead to groundbreaking achievements. Must be based in the US.
**Shape the Voice of a Global Brand as a Linguistic Artist!**
Imagine being the cultural bridge for a prestigious brand, ensuring its unique voice and compelling narrative resonate authentically with an international audience. As a pivotal member of our Brand Copy Team, you won’t just translate words; you’ll translate emotion, style, and brand essence. Your linguistic artistry will ensure every message, from captivating campaigns to product descriptions, speaks directly to the hearts of our customers, shaping perceptions and driving engagement in a vital market. This is an incredible opportunity to make a tangible impact on our global presence, directly influencing how our brand is perceived and loved.
What You’ll Do
**Must-Have Qualifications:**
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
**Shape the Voice of a Global Brand as a Linguistic Artist!**
Imagine being the cultural bridge for a prestigious brand, ensuring its unique voice and compelling narrative resonate authentically with an international audience. As a pivotal member of our Brand Copy Team, you won’t just translate words; you’ll translate emotion, style, and brand essence. Your linguistic artistry will ensure every message, from captivating campaigns to product descriptions, speaks directly to the hearts of our customers, shaping perceptions and driving engagement in a vital market. This is an incredible opportunity to make a tangible impact on our global presence, directly influencing how our brand is perceived and loved.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the linguistic guardian for all brand communications, meticulously reviewing, proofreading, and editing translated content to ensure unparalleled accuracy, clarity, and grammatical perfection.
- Masterfully translate compelling brand copy from English into Italian, capturing the brand’s distinct tone and style.
- Collaborate closely with the Brand Copy Team to align on messaging strategies and maintain a consistent, powerful tone of voice for the Italian market.
- Champion the brand’s voice and tone guidelines, ensuring seamless consistency across all Italian communications.
- Partner with our team of linguists for other languages, fostering a unified global messaging strategy and tone of voice.
- Engage with our Language Service Providers to ensure strategic alignment on all translated content.
- Conduct insightful research into industry trends, competitor landscapes, and target audience preferences to ensure our messaging is always relevant and impactful in the Italian market.
- Work hand-in-hand with Creative Production, designers, and other key stakeholders to guarantee consistent, timely, and high-quality content delivery.
- Contribute to the ongoing maintenance and evolution of the Italian Style Guide, ensuring its harmony with global linguistic standards.
- Embrace feedback as an opportunity for growth, readily making revisions to meet evolving project demands.
**Must-Have Qualifications:**
- Native Italian speaker with full professional proficiency in English.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of dedicated translation experience.
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear, persuasive, and engaging copy with impeccable grammar and style when translating from English to Italian.
- Proficiency in Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools and familiarity with translation management systems.
- Strong strategic thinking capabilities and the ability to make decisions that support business objectives in the Italian market.
- Exceptional proofreading and editing skills with a meticulous eye for detail and accuracy.
- A collaborative mindset and a proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
- Robust organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meeting deadlines.
- A proactive willingness to adapt to changing priorities and embrace new challenges.
- Flexibility to accommodate occasional requests outside of standard business hours.
- Prior experience translating for a luxury, retail, or other globally recognized brand.
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Salary : $39 - $43