Translator

Summary

Join Mintel's Localisation team as a Simplified Chinese to English Translator! This role blends linguistic excellence with cutting-edge AI translation technology. You will refine your translation expertise, utilize AI-powered tools, and build industry knowledge. Responsibilities include contextual AI translation, post-editing machine translations, proofreading, quality assurance, and glossary management. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field, proficiency in English and Mandarin, and experience with CAT tools and TMS. Mintel offers a supportive remote-work culture, flexible hours, personal development opportunities, generous leave, and various employee benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin , with English fluent to the highest level of speaking and writing, and the ability to read and comprehend Chinese business writing and cultural nuances
• Adept at identifying and correcting machine translation errors in grammar, syntax, and terminology while enhancing fluency and readability
• Experience using AI translation technology to handle diverse and complex content
• Proficiency with CAT tools and Translation Management Systems (TMS)
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring translations are accurate and contextually appropriate
• Ability to adapt to new tools and workflows, including content management systems (CMS)
• Skilled in managing tight deadlines and balancing multiple projects
• Analytical mindset for assessing content structure and overall coherence
• Familiarity with cross-referencing resources for enriched, subject-specific translations

Responsibilities

• Utilise advanced AI translation tools and contextual technologies to produce accurate and fluent translations of Mintel’s content from Simplified Mandarin to English
• Review and refine machine-generated translations from Simplified Mandarin to English, ensuring linguistic accuracy, natural flow, and adherence to cultural and stylistic nuances
• Edit and finalise translated content (including visual assets) to ensure accuracy in spelling, grammar, terminology, and format
• Ensure all translated content aligns with Mintel’s style guidelines, tone, and branding; perform linguistic testing of translated materials in context (e.g., user interfaces, websites) to ensure proper rendering and coherence
• Develop and maintain bilingual glossaries and term-bases to ensure consistency in terminology across projects
• Regularly update and maintain translation memories (TM) to ensure previously translated content is reused effectively
• Identify and troubleshoot issues within TMS and liaise with TMS technical support teams to resolve technical problems
• Stay updated on industry-specific language trends and terms to ensure translations remain relevant and modern
• Review and implement feedback from reviewers, analysts, or clients to improve the quality of translations and refine workflows
• Plan and prioritise tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality
• Contribute to developing and enhancing workflows by adopting emerging translation technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• HSK certification at level 6
• Proven English writing skills to publication level
• Prior experience with post-editing workflows and tools
• Good cultural knowledge of China and experience living in China

Benefits

• A culture that supports true collaboration whilst embracing remote working
• Flexible start time and end time
• Blended (office/home) approach to work
• Approach to personal development where we encourage individuals to grow and share what they’ve learned
• Social events, both within the department and across the company
• Generous annual leave and wider circle employee benefits
• Additional one day off to celebrate your birthday
• Membership in Employee Resource Groups (Mintel Diversity, Mintel Wellness, and Mintel Gives)
• Giving back is part of our culture with this in mind, Mintel gives employees 2 days' leave per year to join local volunteering activities organised by our Mintel Gives (where applicable)
• Mental health and wellbeing support via Modern Health App
• Beautifully designed offices foster collaboration and fun