About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and professional Linguist for the French-Canadian market to join the Localization team at Gap Inc. This position requires a strong linguist with experience in translation, transcreation, machine translation, post-editing and review - preferably in retail, marketing, internal communications, and legal realms. This role will partner closely with the French-Canadian Linguistic Manager and French-Canadian linguists, to ensure content applicability for the Québec/Canada region, brands' tone of voice, stylistic and linguistic requirements all while working alongside the Localization team to support and strengthen business partner relationships cross functionally.
We are open to candidates in the San Francisco, CA, New York, NY and Dallas, TX markets. Compensation ranges will adjust based on candidate location.What You'll Do
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Provide linguistic expertise and be an advocate for the French Canada (FRCA) language, ensuring compliancy with linguistic laws in Québec/Canada, regionally relevant content, and respect of each brand’s voice.
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Complete FRCA translations (including transcreation and post-editing tasks), linguistic reviews, in-context reviews/proofreading, and light formatting.
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Provide FRCA translations for employee-facing and customer-facing content, including creative and technical content.
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Perform terminology research and collaborate on terminology questions.
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Review, prioritize, and manage deadlines, issues and queries that affect localized content to ensure internal stakeholder’s expectations are met and projects are delivered on time with high quality translations.
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Build partnerships and assert localization expertise to deepen collaboration with the Localization team and linguists.
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Support internal teams in continually improving processes and identify areas in localization that could be improved.
Who You Are
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Native level proficiency in French (Canada) and fluent in English (both written and spoken).
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Experienced French <> English translator with transcreation ability.
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Experience with translating different types of content, such as communications, marketing, human resources, legal and technical.
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Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly.
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Comfortable using a variety of publishing tools and is thoughtful in the delivery of information while working on diverse content.
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Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
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Strong service mindset with the ability to provide excellent service to internal customers.
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Prior experience in retail or fashion is an asset.
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Prior experience in XTM is an asset.Prior experience with Québec’s Bill 96 is an asset.
Top Skills
What We Do
In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. They wanted to make it easier to find a great pair of jeans, and they did. Their denim and records store was a hit, and it grew to become one of the world’s most iconic brands.
Today we’re represented in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online. We have headquarters in New York, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and, of course, San Francisco.
Our unique aesthetic is optimistic cool, elevated American style. Our clothes are crafted with care, with focused attention to thoughtful design. We believe in staying true to our heritage while creating what’s next.
Don and Doris Fisher always wanted to “do more than sell clothes.” They wanted to support the people who ran their company, to be active in their communities, and to have a positive impact on the world. Their vision helped transform retail, and we’re still following their lead.
We stand for freedom and possibility for all; we champion diverse ideas that transcend generations, geographies and genders.
