Understand TransPerfect's quality standards and making sure they are upheld
Understand the client's expectations and making sure they are upheld
Be familiar with the life-cycle of a normal job
Have a keen eye for detail, manage their time effectively, communicate information or feedback clearly to the Production teams, and be able to work comfortably in MS Office and PDF formats
Consult with the Project Managers to discuss the client's expectations or specifications
Properly utilize all appropriate supplemental materials (refer to client style guides, reference material, glossaries, etc.)
Proofread all documents with a strong focus on names, numbers, missing text, punctuation/spelling, grammar, adherence to instructions, proper use of glossaries/translation memory/reference materials or other significant issues
Provide feedback to Project Managers or others who are involved in the project
File Compliance Reports as needed to document issues and drive improvement
Deliver projects to the client on the client's preferred platform, making sure that the delivery includes all the necessary files and follows the client's guidelines as required
Complete any other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor
Required skills/experienc e
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Attention to detail
Ability to learn new skills quickly
Exceptional problem solving/critical thinking skills
Ability to maintain professionalism, focus and result-orientation under pressure and tight deadlines
Strong MS Office/computer skills and Adobe software products
Minimum Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
Desired skills/experien ce
Fluency in a foreign language
Prior copy-editing experience
Prior translation company experience
Prior experience using translation memory software
Additional Information
TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job...
Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.
Final Eye Specialists are key players in the final step of a translation project, assisting the Project Managers with ongoing jobs, assessing project specs and performing a thorough, non-language final-eye review of documents before the conclusion of the project. A Final Eye Specialist's main duty is to review a project in its final stage and approve it for release to the client. The successful candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to deliver products with a perfect quality while meeting different deadlines. This is a unique opportunity in a financially stable and rapidly growing international communications services company. TransPerfect's services include: translation, interpreting, voice-overs, subtitling, and cultural marketing campaigns.
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