English to German (Germany or Switzerland) Linguist & Copy Editor for Product, Marketing & UI Content
Required skills
- English to German
- Translation
- Copy-Editing
- MTPE
- Marketing Content
- UI Content
- Product Content
- Informational Content
- Light Legal Content
- CAT tools
Nice to have
- Degree in Translation
- Degree in Linguistics
Role summary
Welo Global seeks experienced English to German (Germany or Switzerland) Translators and Copy Editors for a long-term, freelance, remote project. Responsibilities include translating and copy-editing marketing, UI, product, support, informational, and light legal content using a client-specific CAT tool. Candidates need native-level German proficiency, excellent English command, and 2+ years of translation experience (or 5+ years without a degree). Experience with CAT tools, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment are essential. This role offers ongoing work and collaboration on international projects.
About Welo Global
Welo Global is a leader in multilingual AI, technology, and content solutions serving over 2,000 clients in 300 languages. The company combines globally scaled multilingual infrastructure, including a network of over 500,000 linguists and domain experts, with advanced NLP, computational linguistics, and best-in-class compliance backed by seven ISO certifications. Welo Global’s five brands—Welocalize (multilingual content and localization services for global enterprises), Park IP (intellectual property and patent translation services for law firms and corporate legal teams), Welo Life Sciences (regulated language and compliance-aligned content solutions for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations), Adapt (multilingual performance-led digital marketing agency), and Welo Data (multilingual data generation, evaluation, and human data infrastructure for AI systems)—serve distinct customer segments with purpose-built expertise, fit-for-purpose solutions, and supporting technology. weloglobal.com
Main Purpose of the Role
Welo Global is seeking experienced English (en-US) to German (de-DE and/or de-CH) Translators and Copy Editors to support an exciting, long-term project with a leading multinational company.
This is an ongoing freelance and remote position.
Project Details
Location: Remote
Expected Volume: 5000+ words per week
Employment Type: Freelance/Independent Contract
Task Type: Translation, Copy-Editing, MTPE
Content Types: Marketing, UI, Product, Support, Informational, Light Legal
CAT Tool: Client-specific CAT tool (training provided during onboarding)
Requirements
- Native-level proficiency in German (de-DE and/or de-CH) with excellent command of English (en-US)
- 2+ years of professional translation experience with a degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field
or - 5+ years of professional translation experience without a formal translation degree
- Demonstrated experience translating English to German (de-DE and/or de-CH) across a variety of content types, including informational, marketing, UI, product, and support content
- Experience using CAT tools
- Excellent attention to detail and a proven ability to deliver high-quality translations while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced localization environment
- Strong communication skills, responsiveness, reliability, and openness to feedback and revisions
Join a global network of linguists, benefit from ongoing support, collaborate on high-visibility international projects, and build a long-term partnership with Welo Global.
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, we encourage you to submit your details below.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Welo Global Talent Management Team
