Lead localization manager

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is a global technology company that builds apps at the intersection of dating, social, and entertainment. The company's portfolio includes 70 social discovery platforms with a focus on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming. We actively support and invest in social discovery startups worldwide through our CVC fund.

More than 500 million people in 150 countries enjoy our products, and we strive to have ten times as many.

SDG invests in social discovery technology startups around the world. Our Investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, RAW, EVA AI, Clubhouse, Magnet, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia, Harbour, Space, Auto1, DocSend, AppAnnie, Rapyd, Boom Supersonic, Trading, View, K-Health and many others.

We solve the problem of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection with the help of digital reality.

Our digital nomad team of more than 1200 professionals works all over the world. Together, we are solving the prevalent problem of loneliness and shaping Social Life 3.0 — a new digital reality where people will be able to fulfil their needs for communication and attention from other people and artificial life forms.

Our teams of digital nomads live and work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Poland, Israel, Turkey, Latvia and many others.

We are looking for a Lead Localization Manager in our UX department

Your main tasks will be:

• Develop and implement strategies for effective translation and adaptation of content into various languages;
• Coordinate the work of the localization team, including task planning, distribution, and performance monitoring;
• Assign specific tasks and projects to localizers based on their specialization and workload;
• Implement best practices and technologies to improve the quality and speed of localization work;
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to establish priority tasks and deadlines;
• Source and engage qualified freelance translators for translation tasks;
• Maintain and update the translation memory database to ensure consistency and accuracy;
• Monitor the performance of the Translation Management System (TMS) and identify technical issues.
  
  

We expect from you:

• Minimum of 5 years in localization, translation, or a related field;
• Experience working with Translation Management Systems (TMS) and Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools;
• Experience in developing regulations and conducting processes for localizing a product into different languages;
• Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, execute, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously;
• Ability to evaluate and implement new localization tools and technologies as needed;
• Ability to work collaboratively with in-house teams, freelance translators, and copywriters;
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Multilingual skills are highly desirable.

What do we offer:

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;
• Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
• 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
• Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
• Full payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;
• Corporate discount for English lessons;
• ​Health benefits. If you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee, according to the paychecks. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
• ​Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
• Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for time off, merch, team building activities, massage certificates, etc.

Sounds good? Join us now!