Final Eye Specialist / Translation Quality Control Specialist

Job Description

• Understand TransPerfect’s quality standards and making sure they are upheld

• Understand the client’s expectations and making sure they are upheld

• Be familiar with the life-cycle of a normal job

• Have a keen eye for detail, manage their time effectively, communicate information or feedback clearly to the Production teams, and be able to work comfortably in MS Office and PDF formats

• Consult with the Project Managers to discuss the client’s expectations or specifications

• Properly utilize all appropriate supplemental materials (refer to client style guides, reference material, glossaries, etc.)

• Proofread all documents with a strong focus on names, numbers, missing text, punctuation/spelling, grammar, adherence to instructions, proper use of glossaries/translation memory/reference materials or other significant issues

• Provide feedback to Project Managers or others who are involved in the project

• File Compliance Reports as needed to document issues and drive improvement

• Deliver projects to the client on the client’s preferred platform, making sure that the delivery includes all the necessary files and follows the client’s guidelines as required

• Complete any other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary (3.5M-4.0M JPY, negotiable based on experience and interview performance)

• Full social insurance coverage

• Transportation allowance (up to JPY 30,000 per month)

Working Hours & Holidays

• Monday to Friday, 8 working hours between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, plus a 1-hour break

• 2 days off per week (weekends and public holidays)

• Paid leave (15 days in the first year), birthday leave, bereavement leave, childcare leave, and sick leave

Employment Type

• Fixed-term contract in the first year (including a 6-month probation period), with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position from the second year upon mutual agreement

• During the contract period, salary, social insurance, and paid leave are equivalent to those of permanent employees

Others

• Non-smoking office

• Office location: Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

• Hybrid work is available (3 days in the office)

• Annual health check-up (once per year)

• Free drinks (water, tea, coffee, juice, soup, etc.) and snacks available in the break room

• Fresh fruit provided twice a month

• Annual volunteer hiking event, as well as seasonal employee engagement events