Freelance UI/UX Localization Translator - English to Chinese (Simplified)

About the Company

Acclaro combines cultural and language expertise with AI technology to help brands expand their global reach, connect meaningfully with customers, and build strong brand presence worldwide. Our AI-powered platform accelerates time to market while our global team develops localization strategies for success in any market.

About the Role

• Language Pair: English to Chinese (Simplified)
• Domain: UI/UX Localization
• Experience: Demonstrated professional translation experience (minimum 3+ years preferred)
• Location Restrictions: Must be based outside of mainland China

Responsibilities

• Translate and post-edit (MTPE) user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) content from English into Simplified Chinese
• Ensure button labels, error messages, and dashboards are grammatically flawless, highly functional, and adapted to the target audience
• Maintain consistency in terminology and style using client-specific glossaries, style guides, and translation memory assets
• Partner closely with remote Project Managers and QA Reviewers to deliver high-quality assets under tight, agile release schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field preferred
• Native-level fluency in Chinese (Simplified) with near-native, professional command of English
• Minimum 3+ years of proven freelance experience specializing in UI/UX localization, software translation, or technical IT content
• Currently residing and operating outside of mainland China (e.g., Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, North America, Europe)
• Experience translating for major global tech enterprises (experience with companies like Adobe, Microsoft, IBM, or Oracle is highly preferred)
• Strong understanding of cultural nuances and localization practices; excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Familiarity with modern CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados Studio) is an advantage
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines in a remote work environment, and communicate effectively with remote teams

Benefits

• Flexible remote work: manage your own hours around project deadlines
• Long-term collaboration opportunities with a preferred talent pool for ongoing assignments
• Experience with advanced localization workflows, AI-driven translation tools, and global brand content
• Opportunities to work on high-profile software used by millions of users