Linguist – Shona – UI Technical / Marketing

Overview

Provide Shona translation and localization for user interfaces, technical content, marketing campaigns, product listings, and e-commerce copy.

What you'll do

• Adapt software interfaces and support documentation for native Shona users.
• Localize global marketing campaigns and brand voice for Shona-speaking markets.
• Localize product and e-commerce listings using regional naming and formatting standards.
• Maintain terminology, quality, and brand consistency across content.
• Coordinate with production and quality leads to deliver projects on schedule.

What you'll need

• Native-level proficiency in Shona.
• A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies.
• Two years of full-time professional translation experience with a graduate qualification in another field, or five years of full-time professional translation experience.
• Professional translation and localization experience in marketing, UI/software, or e-commerce content.
• Ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely.

Nice to have

• Experience with app or platform localization, including mobile UI, social media, or web content.

Details

• Remote work.
• Independent contractor engagement with fluctuating project availability.
• Most tasks require at least 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week.