Language Manager - Korean
SALT Talent is looking for a Language Manager - Korean Language for our Social Media client. In this role you will build a world-class e-commerce experience and take end-to-end ownership of Korean linguistic quality, user experience, and localization strategy
Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end Korean language strategy and tone of voice (ToV)
- Serve as the primary Korean localization expert for product, design, marketing, and cross-functional teams.
- Oversee Korean linguistic quality across all products through LQA audits, in-context testing, and UX design review.
- Establish guidelines for Korean honorifics (speech levels),e-commerce terminology, and CJK typography/UI line-breaking standards across iOS, Android, and Web environments.
- Leverage AI-powered localization by optimizing LLM prompts, MTpost-editing (MTPE) workflows, and quality evaluation standards.
- Build and maintain core language assets, including Korean terminology databases, translation memories, and style guides.
- Manage external localization vendors (LSPs), conducting root cause analysis (RCA) on quality issues and providing continuous training
Qualification:
- Native-level fluency in Korean with deep cultural insights into theSouth Korean market, and fluent professional English.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in translation, transcreation, localization, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a language management, lead linguist, or strategic localization role.
- Hands-on experience with CAT tools, Translation Management Systems (TMS), and LQA frameworks.
- Proven track record of managing Korean UI localization, including CJK typography, text truncation, and UI line-breaking rules on mobile and web interfaces.
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI/LLM tools for localization(e.g., prompt engineering, LLM output evaluation, MTPE).
- 6Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to manage complex projects, navigate ambiguity, and communicate effectively across global time zones.
CEI No: R1879793 / EA No: 07C3147