Linguist – Wolof – UI Technical / Marketing

Overview

Provide Wolof translation and localization across user interfaces, technical content, marketing, retail, and e-commerce materials as an independent contractor.

What you'll do

• Localize software interfaces and support documentation for Wolof users.
• Adapt marketing campaigns and brand voice for Wolof-speaking markets.
• Localize product listings and e-commerce copy.
• Apply regional naming and formatting standards.
• Maintain terminology, quality, and brand consistency.
• Coordinate with production and quality leads on project delivery.

What you'll need

• Native-level proficiency in Wolof.
• Graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies.
• Alternatively, a graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience.
• Alternatively, 5 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.
• Tasks usually require at least 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week.