Job Description

Translated is looking for a Hindi Language Expert, preferably based in Gurgaon or Bangalore (GMT+5.30), to support one of our top clients. This position is for an immediate start (ideally June 2025). The senior-level role requires collaboration with internal teams (engineering, marketing, product, and localization), key stakeholders, and local Indian market to ensure high-quality localization and a seamless user experience.Contract DurationThis is a contract position with a 12-month commitment, renewable. The contractor is not expected to work during official Indian bank holidays and on the clientxe2x80x99s closure days.Key ResponsibilitiesStakeholder CollaborationAct as the primary point of contact for the Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi locales, managing linguistic feedback from stakeholders and initiatives. Work closely with internal teamsxe2x80x94including comms and business, engineering, marketing, product, and localizationxe2x80x94to align on content strategies and ensure consistent voice and tone across all touchpoints. Support local market teams on regional projects and campaigns.Localization Team CollaborationWork with the Language Leads of Hindi, Kannada and Marathi to maintain brand identity and tone of voice across markets, leveraging shared resources such as glossaries and style guides. Provide ongoing feedback to support the clientxe2x80x99s growth in India.Continuous Quality MonitoringProofread major projects and user-first content such as the homepage and marketing communications. Perform ongoing QA on the clientxe2x80x99s platforms, identifying localization and functional issues, and coordinating with engineering and product teams to triage and resolve bugs. Support with urgent translations or content creation as needed.Basic Requirements

• Native Hindi speaker

• Fluent in English; fluency in Kannada and/or Marathi or other Indian languages is not required but will be considered as a plus

• Strong background in localization, preferably in a tech-driven or content-rich environment

• Previous experience as a Language Manager, Localization Specialist, or in a similar leadership role

• Experience working with global brands or enterprise-level localization programs is a strong plus

• Demonstrated ability in stakeholder management and quality reporting

• Ability to align linguistic work with broader business goals and regional market strategies, advocating for language quality with non-linguistic stakeholders

• Experience managing glossaries, style guides, and localization QA

• Familiarity with UI/UX localization

• Proficiency in CAT tools

• University degree or equivalent experience in translation, linguistics, or localization project management

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Additional Information

• Freelance contract (external contractor)

• 30 hours per week, with possibility to scale up to 40 hours during high-demand periods.

• 12-month commitment, renewable.

• Remote position. The candidate must be able to guarantee availability during GMT +5.30 working hours, as well as a reasonable overlap with GMT +9.

• Must attend weekly meetings in GMT +5.30 and GMT +9 and may be invited to occasional meetings overlapping EMEIA and USA time zones (optional).

• Not expected to work during Indian bank holidays and Client closure days

Compensation is to be negotiated based on location and seniority level. Equipment provided.Powered by JazzHR