Korean Translator (Website Localization)

About the role

HireArt is assisting a client in hiring a Korean Translator (Website Localization) to handle the localization of approximately 6,500 words of English marketing and informational content into Korean. The project includes direct translation and high-quality localization that captures cultural nuances, tone, and clarity for local audiences.

Responsibilities

• Translate and localize approximately 6,500 words of website copy from English into Korean.
• Ensure messaging is culturally appropriate, natural-sounding, and aligned with brand voice.
• Adapt marketing and product language for clarity, tone, and regional relevance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify intent, terminology, and context as needed.
• Maintain consistency in technical terminology and style across all localized content.
• Meet agreed-upon deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Requirements

• Native or near-native fluency in Korean
• Strong English proficiency
• Proven experience translating and localizing website, product, or marketing content
• Strong understanding of cultural nuance and regional language usage
• Excellent attention to detail and linguistic accuracy
• Able to work independently and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Prior localization or transcreation experience is strongly preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience localizing content for technology, consumer products, or global brands
• Familiarity with localization workflows, glossaries, or style guides
• Availability for additional translation or localization work later in the year

Commitment

This is a 3-week independent contract position staffed via HireArt. It is remote and available to U.S.-based candidates. HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.