地域: Korea, Republic of
都道府県/ 州 / 州/省/県 / 市区町村: Seoul
市区町村: Seoul
ビジネスユニット: Store Support Centre (SSC)
時間タイプ: Full-time
Localization Manager, Korea
詳細と要件
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
As the Localization Manager, Korea, you lead strategic localization programs and projects as they scale. Working with other localization leaders and cross-functional teams within the company, you analyze and translate business, information, quality and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions to achieve business objectives. These objectives could be of technical, strategic, or financial nature both internal to the team or with other stakeholders. Following a data-driven approach, you propose changes in processes, workflows, and standards as they relate to continuous improvement of localization and globalization, and oversee the launch and completion of such changes in collaboration with teams and stakeholders involved. You push to break old industry standards and practices in order to effectively create high-quality content, including audio, video, digital and print assets to support global initiatives. You know how to build a strong team of impactful individuals, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and own multiple initiatives while shifting nimbly as our business strategies change and grow. You must be an impressive communicator and make smart decisions despite ambiguity.
A day in the life
As the Localization Manager, Korea, you lead strategic localization programs and projects as they scale. Working with other localization leaders and cross-functional teams within the company, you analyze and translate business, information, quality and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions to achieve business objectives. These objectives could be of technical, strategic, or financial nature both internal to the team or with other stakeholders. Following a data-driven approach, you propose changes in processes, workflows, and standards as they relate to continuous improvement of localization and globalization, and oversee the launch and completion of such changes in collaboration with teams and stakeholders involved. You push to break old industry standards and practices in order to effectively create high-quality content, including audio, video, digital and print assets to support global initiatives. You know how to build a strong team of impactful individuals, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and own multiple initiatives while shifting nimbly as our business strategies change and grow. You must be an impressive communicator and make smart decisions despite ambiguity.
A day in the life
- Oversee Korean localization strategies, requirements & initiatives that deliver a great user experience on non-English points of interaction
- Work with the Localization team / Center of Expertise located in NA and APAC
- Manage the delivery of localization requirements to cross-functional teams, including external stakeholders
- Identify technology, process and tool improvements and efficiency opportunities and drive implementation with the relevant vendor and/or lululemon teams
- Establish, implement and manage language quality measures and best practices
- Collaborate with teams across the company to align business goals and strategy with localization requirements, including prioritization
- Manage and develop lululemon in-market Language Leads to support tech releases, vendor testing and language asset maintenance
- Act as a functional lead and provide support for in-market localization specialists, including copywriters, translators and freelancers
- Execute vendor management including establishing and leveraging quality and capacity metrics to optimize localization vendor performance
- Create and implement performance standards and communication, objective prioritization and workload monitoring for all localization specialists
- Balance time-to-market with effective solution options and make the right trade-offs along the way
- Work with in-market teams to build a strong network of in-market subtitle and dubbing studios, experienced localization directors and varied voice talents
- Implement flexible translation solutions that adapt to business needs as priorities evolve
- Be the Localization expert and lead point of contact for the wider business
- Drive awareness of localization best practices across the wider business
Qualifications:
- Broad localization experience in marketing, retail, entertainment or similar industry
- Demonstrated experience in successfully leading and delivering complex localization projects for multiple teams
- Translation or copywriting experience in Korean is a strong advantage
- Excellent understanding of the language translation process, technology and trends
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from across the business, as well as from external suppliers
- Excellent communication, written and verbal, skills, at all levels of an organization
- Identifies and analyzes problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information
- Strive to achieve the highest level of quality and efficiency
- Uniquely you – we value difference and want you to as well
- Passionate about languages and translation with an eye for detail and a pride in your work
- Works well within a team and loves working in a fast-paced environment on several projects at once
- Practises self-awareness, has a natural curiosity and takes an active interest in personal development and sharing knowledge
- A graduate from interpretation and translation studies is preferred
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.
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.
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