(Updated 10/8/2024)
Great opportunity for a Bilingual (English and Japanese) Catalog Localization Coordinator / Graphic Designer / DTP (Desktop Publisher) joining the English catalog production team in the marketing department at the US subsidiary of a Japanese leading robot manufacturer.
We are looking for a Bilingual (English/Japanese) Jr. to mid Catalog Localization Coordinator / Graphic Designer / DTP (Desktop Publisher) as the marketing coordinator who will be responsible for producing English catalogs and proofreading English contents referring Japanese contents. This position is also responsible for editing some contents, or working with external vendors or freelancers, and/or internal members. The proofreading processes are done by PDF using Adobe Acrobat. The editing processes are done by Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and/or Photoshop. This role will require participating in the creation of English catalogs (PDF/Printed), marketing materials, internal documents/presentation, WEB contents, and advertisements.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences:
- Bilingual (English/Japanese)
- Proofreading and editing catalogs/brochures, handling DTP data/PDF/Printed Materials.
- Preferable to related experiences of Catalog production/design/print.
- Preferable to experiences of Adobe Products (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop, etc.)
- The related experiences of your personal projects are also welcome.
- Passionate about learning new software, skills, and technologies, and planning/sharing ideas.
- Organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Proficiency in business writing and grammar.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, documentation).
- Team player working in the marketing department and corporate office.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Project management of localization for English catalogs/contents from Japanese catalogs/contents.
- Proofread/translate catalogs, internal and external documents, newsletters, and any articles for web and other mediums.
- Work with/manage outside vendors, freelancers, and internal members to order and proceed with translation, layout, design, proofreading, DTP data, and/or print.
- Editing some old catalogs to update information to issue a new version or designing/creating new DTP data to produce a new catalog and other printed materials.
- Working with/supporting WEB designers to update information on WEB pages.
- Communicate with internal and external people to proceed with projects by yourself and/or with others.
- Research vendors and costs, list up results, report information, prepare documents, process POs, and maintain Excel sheets/online spreadsheets for projects and plans.
- One or two overnight travels in each year might be assigned to support an annual distributor & sales meeting and/or trade show(s).
- A variety of miscellaneous tasks might be assigned to support your group and/or other groups, divisions, or departments.
- Additional tasks would be assigned by the group leader or manager.
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Benefits:
- Monday - Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM
- Paid vacation, personal holiday, sick leave
- Medical/Dental Insurance after being hired full-time and working 3 months.
- 401K plan after a year.
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Location:
- Corporate Headquarter Office in Torrance, California 90505
- Local candidates only who are able to commute to the Torrance office.
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About Us:
Founded in Japan in 1976, with American headquarters established in 1989, we design, manufacture, and market a complete line of motion control systems in the robotic/factory automation industry. We are a leading source of advanced plug-and-play automation throughout North America and the world.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
Experience:
- localization, translation and/or Desktop Publishing: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Japanese (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Torrance, CA 90505 (Required)
Work Location: In person
