LILT | French Transcreators needed

As a French Transcreator at Lilt, your primary responsibilities will include crafting creative and culturally relevant translations that resonate with the target audience. You will adapt marketing messages for various campaigns and platforms, ensuring they align perfectly with the local culture while preserving the original intent. You'll collaborate closely with the content team and utilize Lilt's advanced neural machine translation technology to enhance your work. Additionally, maintaining a portfolio showcasing your creativity in transcreation projects will help solidify your role within our community.

To apply for the French Transcreator position at Lilt, you should be a native French speaker fluent in English, with a minimum of two years’ experience in transcreation or similar fields. A strong portfolio highlighting your previous work in advertising, branding, or digital content is essential. Your ability to adapt messages across various cultural contexts is crucial, as we value creativity and strategic thinking in our translators.

Lilt supports its freelance French Transcreators by providing access to top-notch neural machine translation technology, alongside comprehensive training and continuous support. Our payment system is designed for convenience, ensuring rapid payments made via Payoneer without the hassle of invoicing. Moreover, joining Lilt grants you membership in our vibrant Translator Community, allowing for networking and collaboration opportunities with other talented professionals.

Yes, the French Transcreator position at Lilt is a fully remote freelance role. This flexibility allows you to work from anywhere, enabling you to manage your time and projects according to your own schedule. As long as you have a reliable internet connection and can meet project deadlines, you can enjoy the freedom to create from the comfort of your own space.

As a French Transcreator at Lilt, you will engage in a variety of projects across multiple sectors including marketing campaigns, brand messaging, digital content, and advertising. You'll have the opportunity to work with diverse clients, crafting transcreations that elevate their messaging and effectively reach their target markets. Your creativity and cultural insights will play a vital role in ensuring that each project resonates with the audience it caters to.

During my transcreation process, I start by thoroughly understanding the brand's voice and the core message of the content. I then analyze cultural nuances, idiomatic expressions, and any region-specific references that would resonate with the French audience. After drafting the initial transcreation, I review it for consistency and flow, making sure it feels natural in French while retaining the original intent. Finally, I do a meticulous final check to catch any minor errors and ensure that the tone aligns with the brand.

One significant challenge I've faced was transcreating a campaign that initially didn't resonate with the French culture due to cultural references that were lost in translation. To overcome this, I researched local trends and cultural values to reimagine the message to be more relatable. I collaborated with local experts to refine my approach, which ultimately resulted in a successful campaign that resonated well with the intended audience.

I view client feedback as an essential part of the creative process. When I receive feedback, I first validate their suggestions and acknowledge their perspective. I then revise my work based on their input while also ensuring that the integrity of the original message is maintained. I find that open communication is key; discussing the rationale behind certain creative choices can often lead to a better understanding and ultimately shared vision for the project.

I utilize a combination of translation management systems, glossaries, and AI-driven tools like neural machine translation technology to enhance my transcreation work. These tools not only speed up the process but also aid in consistency across projects. I believe technology serves as a valuable support system to maintain quality and efficiency.

To ensure cultural relevance, I conduct thorough research on each region's cultural nuances, values, and preferences. I also keep abreast of local trends and current events that might impact how messages are received. In cases where I have worked with teams from different backgrounds, collaboration is key; leveraging their insights can provide invaluable perspectives that enhance the transcreation process.

One successful transcreation project involved rebranding a global tech company’s marketing campaign for the French market. I had to adapt their technical jargon into accessible language while ensuring the essence of their innovation remained. By focusing on local idiomatic expressions and brand storytelling, the campaign not only met but exceeded performance expectations in terms of engagement and ROI.

Staying updated on language trends and industry changes is crucial for relevance. I subscribe to relevant newsletters, participate in professional networks, and regularly attend workshops and webinars. Interacting with fellow professionals and following thought leaders on social media platforms also keeps me informed on emerging trends and best practices in transcreation.

Collaboration is extremely important in transcreation. Engaging with other language professionals allows for the exchange of ideas and perspectives which can substantially enhance the quality of the final output. Additionally, receiving feedback from peers can provide insights that might have been overlooked and lead to a more robust transcreation strategy.

I believe technology plays a complementary role in transcreation. Tools like neural machine translation provide a solid foundation for speeding up the process, allowing me to focus more on the creative nuances and emotional depth of the content. However, I always ensure that the human touch shines through, as automated tools cannot replicate creativity and personal cultural insights.

I am drawn to the French Transcreator position at Lilt due to the company’s innovative approach to language services and its commitment to supporting translators. As a creative linguist, I appreciate the focus on cultural nuance and the supportive community Lilt fosters. Contributing to a team that values both technology and creative talent aligns perfectly with my passion and professional aspirations.