Location: Korea, Republic of
State/Province/City: Seoul
City: Seoul
Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Time Type: Full-time
Korean Specialist (Localization)
Description & Requirements
who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
about this team
The International Localization Team’s goal is to make lululemon’s brand and products relevant in the countries we sell in, and to continuously expand our operations to new markets. We fuel business success by making important information available to consumers in their language in a culturally appropriate and timely way. We aim to be recognized as a brand that resonates with fitness lovers around the world. Our Localization team supports international business needs by translating or transcreating various external and internal communications and resources. As a localization specialist, you communicate with regional/global partners and make sure the team is delivering excellent localized contents on time in Korean language.
a day in the life
The Localization Specialist pursues excellence in translation quality and consistency including localizing English content for Korean-speaking markets, reviewing machine translations, maintaining terminology databases and supporting memory maintenance for machine translations.
- Translate or transcreate English content into Korean and support business needs such as product education, training resource, internal communication, digital content, video subtitles and et ecetra
- Play key part of the proofreading phase of all major translation processes by proactively pursuing excellence in translation quality and consistency across all platforms and channels in the required language
- Create language style guides and maintain up-to-date glossary and terminology database
- Contribute to quality control through routine quality check with translation freelancers and enterprise vendors
- Coordinate language feedback from users, including reporting on guest and lululemon employee engagement
- Maintain close cooperation with regional stakeholders including in-market storytellers, training managers, communications specialists and also with a group of freelance translators, questioning and/or answering any stylistic or linguistic questions
- Understand the needs of our international users
qualifications
- Native-level knowledge of English and the required language in both oral and written
- Extensive knowledge of language and culture differences and nuances
- At least 3 years of hands-on translation and transcreating/creative copywriting
- Time management and organizational skills and multitasking abilities
- Knowledge of industry trends and technologies
- Passion for languages and translation
- Experience with online translation software and systems
- Working knowledge of localized SEO principles and trends
- Basic knowledge of HTML, TXML or TM technologies is an asset
must haves
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
additional notes
Authorization to work in Republic of Korea is required for this role.
beyond the paycheck (benefits & perks)
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person – body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.
Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
work arrangement
In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.
learn more about what it's like working for lululemon in our Asia-Pacific markets:
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