Copywriter (German, freelance)

ABOUT BURGA

From a 7m² flat with just one printer in 2015 to a global powerhouse with 2+ million customers, 6+ million products sold, and revenue of over € 80 million in 2024—BURGA is not your average brand. Our products have been spotted with some of the world’s biggest celebrities, like Taylor Swift, Cara Delevingne, Lucy Hale, Alexis Ren and many more. 

We're on a mission to turn ordinary into extraordinary by transforming everyday items into style statement accessories. To keep up with our growth, we’re building a 10-million-euro manufacturing facility in Kaunas, set to produce 40,000 items daily. 

With unicorn ambitions and 250+ passionate humans on a mission to conquer the world, you’re joining a team that’s rewriting the rules.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We’re on the hunt for a part-time, local copywriter who can bring BURGA’s signature tone of voice to life in the German market. As a local copywriter, you’ll play a pivotal role in adapting our bold, stylish, and sassy messaging into your language, all while ensuring it feels natural and native to your market.

This isn’t just translation; it’s transcreation. You’ll work closely with BURGA’s in-house creative team, receiving briefs for each project to ensure our messaging resonates locally while staying on-brand. Expect to craft everything from ad campaigns and social media posts to product descriptions, email copy, and beyond—all with BURGA’s trademark flair.

The role requires approximately 5-10 hours per week (sometimes less, sometimes more), with the workload varying depending on current projects and tasks.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Localize BURGA’s English copy into German for various channels, including web, social, email, and ads.

- Transcribe BURGA’s bold and empowering tone of voice into your local language while making it feel effortlessly native to --the German audience.

- Adapt creative campaigns, ensuring they resonate culturally and linguistically with your audience.

- Work closely with the in-house copywriting team to execute briefs with precision and creativity.

- Maintain consistency with BURGA’s brand guidelines across all materials

- Stay ahead of cultural trends in your market to ensure BURGA remains relevant and cutting-edge.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

- At least 2-3 years of professional copywriting (preferably eCommerce) or transcreation experience, with a proven track record of delivering impactful, creative work.

- Strong ability to adapt a brand’s unique tone of voice into your local language while making it feel native and authentic.

- Familiarity with crafting diverse types of copy—ad campaigns, emails, social media posts, product descriptions, and more.

- Deep understanding of the local culture and market trends in Germany, with the ability to craft relatable, fashion-forward messaging.

- A self-starter who thrives under deadlines and delivers exceptional work on time, every time.

- A passion for creativity, individuality, and stylish self-expression that shines through in every word.

- Exceptional written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail. Fluency in English and native-level proficiency in German language, with outstanding writing skills in both.