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LILT | Japanese Transcreators needed

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About LILT

LILT was founded by Spence and John, who met at Google working on Google Translate and saw the need for better AI-powered translation in the enterprise. Since 2015, LILT has focused on building cutting-edge language technology, investing early in Large Language Models to improve translation quality and meet the demands of global organizations.

Today, LILT’s Contextual AI Engine, Connector APIs, and Human Adaptive Feedback deliver accurate, nuanced translation across text, video, and speech in 100+ languages. Integrated with 100+ business systems, LILT helps enterprises scale global growth and deliver seamless multilingual experiences. We are trusted by Intel Corporation, Canva, the United States Department of Defense, the United States Air Force, ASICS, and hundreds of global Enterprises. LILT is backed by visionary investors including Intel Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Redpoint.

Are you a native Japanese linguist with a passion for creativity and cultural nuance? If you have proven experience in transcreation and excel at crafting messages that truly resonate with target audiences, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a remote, freelance position.

Who We’re Looking For: Native Japanese speakers with fluency in English Minimum 2 years’ experience in transcreation, marketing, or creative translation A strong portfolio of transcreation work (advertising, branding, digital content, etc.) Ability to adapt messaging for different markets and cultural contexts

Benefits of becoming a Lilt freelance translator/reviewer

  • Free access to our top-notch NMT technology + training on the system and support!

  • Rapid payments made via Payoneer; no more invoicing!

  • Become a part of the Lilt Translator Community

If you're a creative linguist who loves the challenge of adapting content beyond translation and you are interested, apply now! Send your application, including an English copy of your CV/Resume.

Information collected and processed as part of your application process, including any job applications you choose to submit, is subject to LILT's Privacy Policy at https://lilt.com/legal/privacy.

At LILT, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent hiring process. As part of our recruitment efforts, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) and automated tools to assist in the evaluation of applications, including résumé screening, assessment scoring, and interview analysis. These tools are designed to support human decision-making and help us identify qualified candidates efficiently and objectively. All final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have any concerns or require accommodations related to the use of AI in our hiring process, please let us know at [email protected].

LILT is an equal opportunity employer. We extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to an individual’s race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, veteran or marital status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. We are committed to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

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