Japanese jobs in Canary Wharf

Translate and localise product information, including detailed descriptions of materials, fabric compositions, and size & fit elements, ensuring clarity and accuracy for local audiences;

Localise and adapt FARFETCH’s product catalogue and associated content, tailoring the language to meet the cultural nuances and preferences of the target audience;

Manage translation workflows, ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet the highest quality standards;

Manage and maintain translation memories and terminology databases, ensuring consistency across all translated materials and optimising reuse of existing translations;

Review and clean up outdated or inaccurate copy, ensuring the product catalogue remains up-to-date, accurate, and aligned with luxury fashion standards;

Participate in company-wide initiatives to improve and optimise translation processes, content quality, and workflows for the product catalogue;

Ensure consistency in language and tone of voice across all channels, including website content, product descriptions, marketing campaigns, emails, and social media;

Collaborate with the larger multilingual team to align on best practices for localisation and maintain high-quality standards;

Utilise and contribute to the development of cutting-edge localisation tools and technology to streamline processes and improve accuracy;

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance the quality and efficiency of the translation process.

Language Expert: Native-level fluency in Japanese, with exceptional written and verbal skills;

Luxury E-commerce Experience: Proven experience in writing, translating, and localising content for luxury or high-end e-commerce brands. Experience in translating technical product details such as fabric compositions, material properties, and size & fit elements is highly desired;

Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to craft compelling, customer-centric content that engages and appeals to the tastes and preferences of local audiences;

Process-Oriented: Experience in managing translation workflows, using translation memories, and maintaining terminology databases to ensure content consistency and quality;

Continuous Improvement Mindset: A proactive approach to improving the translation process, identifying outdated or inconsistent content, and actively participating in optimisation initiatives across departments;

Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with localisation and translation tools (e.g. TMS, Machine Translation, etc.) is required. Experience working with SEO optimisation and e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Magento, or similar is a plus;

Collaborative Mindset: A strong team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. You’re open to learning and excited about the opportunity to collaborate with different departments across FARFETCH;

Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy, especially when translating specific product details like materials and size & fit, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects and maintain quality under tight deadlines.