Translator French (m/f), Berlin

Hem is building a new global home for design. We create original, timeless furniture and interior accessories together with the most exciting and talented designers of today. Hem means Home. And home is where the heart is. Our heart is truly global, with teams working from Berlin, Helsinki, New York, Pune, Stockholm, Warsaw and Toronto. Hem imagines a near future where a majority of home furnishings are purchased online. We plan to lead that evolution.

Although we're spread over three continents and six countries, we're still a small team at Hem and every day varies, which makes this job amazing! We're looking for someone who's passionate about design, with lots of energy, exciting ideas and initiatives.

You need to: Be extremely well organized, methodical and efficient, with a good dose of common sense and humor. Enjoy the freedom and responsibility that come with working at a fast-moving startup.

Hem is currently looking for a Translator French (m/f) - 20 hrs. per week for our Berlin office. Please note that this position requires a presence in our office.

Responsibilities

• Translation from English of informative and engaging product and feature texts with a storytelling approach, covering everything from high-end furniture design through lighting and living accessories in various price categories
• Linguistic and argumentative accuracy, objective precision and creative quality as well as the meticulous application of our style guide
• The consistent development of the Hem language in all communications, design categories and living environments together with the editorial director, copywriters, art directors, graphic designers and marketing team in Berlin
• The supervision of content control for the French speaking markets

Skills & Requirements

You should be a Translator of 2+ years' experience and possess project management skills. You have:

• French language as a native level
• A university degree or equivalent qualification
• Experience in writing online and/or offline marketing copy for consumer brands
• An excellent feel for language, natural writing style and creativity, as well as verbal communication skills
• Orthographic competence
• The ability to create convincing, precise and exciting content in a short space of time
• An eye and a feel for detail; structure, organization skills, self-motivation, enthusiasm, initiative and discipline
• The ability and drive to distinguish yourself in a fast-paced, dynamic and ambitious working environment
• Knowledge about, and interest in, design
• Business-fluent ability both oral and written in English
• Having a start-up approach
• The ability to think 'outside the box' when approaching every challenge