Remote- Freelance position based in Germany

Localization Specialist m/w/d

At Bluebeam, we empower people to advance the way the world is built. We create smart software solutions that make construction sites more efficient, connected, and safe and improve the lives of design and construction professionals everywhere.

The (Freelance) Localization Specialist is responsible for supporting Bluebeam's brand and solutions for customers around the world by supporting Linguistic/Localization Quality Assurance and multimedia projects. Working in close collaboration with the Localization Manager and the Localization Team, the localization specialist collaborates with internal project teams and stakeholders, in-country reviewers, external language service providers, and other business partners to meet regional expectations and standards by delivering projects on time and on budget while meeting high quality standards.

About the Role:

Under the direction and supervision of the Localization Team, assist in planning, management, monitoring and controlling the execution of localization projects.
Facilitate the definition of project objectives, constraints, and dependencies; identify assets and deliverables; and create project schedules.
Communicate with linguists to resolve translation errors and implement improvements to terminology and style.
Assist in Localization Quality Assurance testing efforts by assessing linguistic and functional feedback and coordinating its implementation.
Foster relationships with third-party vendors including language service providers and in-country reviewers.

About You:

Familiarity with internationalization and localization principles and best practices.
Incredible organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and an excellent written and verbal communication skill set.
Solid understanding and appreciation for localization processes as they apply to a variety of assets and content.
Experience collaborating with international teams, outside agencies, vendors, and reviewers. Ability and willingness to be a self-starter, owning and prioritizing multiple tasks with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and communicating well in a team environment.
Familiarity with, and/or eagerness to learn and gain experience with translation management systems and computer-aided translations (CAT) tools, Linguistic/Localization Quality Assurance (LQA) testing methodologies and best practices, desktop publishing systems, content management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Atlassian tools, Smartsheet.
Experience and familiarity managing the localization of multimedia assets and projects (not limited to gifs, animation, video, subtitling, audio).
1-2 years localization experience, either LSP or client-side, including localization of print, multimedia, mobile, web, and other assets and content.
Fluency in one or more languages other than English a plus.
Experience with products and services launched internationally.

Below is our DEIBA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility) mission statement:

Bluebeam is committed to building an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of background, has an opportunity to experience a deep sense of belonging. Each of our unique perspectives amplifies our collective power, and by encouraging diverse perspectives in an environment infused with mutual respect, we arrive at better solutions. And when we bring the best version of ourselves to work, we can make our best contributions to the global community of people who build our world.

About Bluebeam:

The construction industry is adopting new technology at a feverish pace. Tablets and cell phones are replacing paper blueprints, drones are surveying job sites in 3D, and cloud collaboration is changing the way teams work together. Bluebeam plays a crucial role in this transformation. The key to our success is a customer-focused approach to product development: we work with the industry to create solutions for the industry. Today, over 3 million people throughout the world use Bluebeam. In the US, we’re a critical partner for the majority of top AEC firms, and rapidly expanding our presence globally, with offices in Sweden, Germany, and the UK.

Come design and build your future with us!

Bluebeam is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Base pay offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations. Base pay is one part of Bluebeam’s Total Rewards program, which seeks to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable commission plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a bonus under the terms of an applicable bonus plan. Additionally, Bluebeam provides best-in-class benefits, with 100% employee-covered health and welfare benefits and paid time off. Bluebeam is a growing company with many opportunities. If this role and/or pay range is not an exact fit, we still encourage you to apply.

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