Japanese Language Consultant
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Remote - Europe"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 95% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€1,895–€14,075). The listed pay band (€321–€500) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 30 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Remote - Europe | €1,895/per month | €4,927/per month | €14,075/per month |
| Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Mid-Level) | €321/per month | €411/per month | €500/per month |
Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Japanese Language Consultant to drive the transformation of Japanese localization services through AI, technology, and best-in-class linguistic quality practices. In this role, you will define AI-supported linguist operating models, optimize language assets and workflows, establish quality frameworks and KPIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the quality, efficiency, and scalability of Japanese language delivery. You will also act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and Japanese clients, helping drive innovation and continuous improvement across localization programs. Key Responsibilities Define and implement AI-enabled localization and linguist operating models. Optimize translation memories, terminology, prompts, and language assets. Develop best practices for linguist and AI collaboration. Establish linguistic quality standards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks. Use edit-distance analysis and data-driven insights to improve performance. Partner with Production, Delivery, Quality, and Technology teams. Engage directly with Japanese clients and communicate process improvements. Evaluate emerging AI and localization technologies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and scalability. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree required. Experience 8-12 years of experience in translation, localization, language services, or consulting. Strong experience working with Japanese clients and stakeholders. Experience leading localization transformation or technology adoption initiatives. Clinical translation or life sciences experience preferred. Skills & Knowledge Expertise in Japanese linguistic quality standards and localization best practices. Knowledge of AI-powered translation workflows and localization technologies. Experience with CAT tools and Translation Management Systems (TMS). Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence teams and drive organizational change. Native or near-native Japanese proficiency and business-level English preferred.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Define and implement AI-enabled localization and linguist operating models
- Optimize translation memories, terminology, prompts, and language assets
- Develop best practices for linguist and AI collaboration
- Establish linguistic quality standards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks
- Use edit-distance analysis and data-driven insights to improve performance
- Partner with Production, Delivery, Quality, and Technology teams
- Engage directly with Japanese clients and communicate process improvements
- Evaluate emerging AI and localization technologies
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and scalability
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 8-12 years of experience in translation, localization, language services, or consulting
- Strong experience working with Japanese clients and stakeholders
- Experience leading localization transformation or technology adoption initiatives
- Clinical translation or life sciences experience preferred
- Expertise in Japanese linguistic quality standards and localization best practices
- Knowledge of AI-powered translation workflows and localization technologies
- Experience with CAT tools and Translation Management Systems (TMS)
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence teams and drive organizational change
- Native or near-native Japanese proficiency and business-level English preferred
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
Bachelor
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