Sub-Editor, Korean

About Us:

SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else.

SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Content Operations, this role will be responsible for the sub-edits and sign-off of the SSENSE product descriptions. The Sub-Editor ensures that the final product descriptions are accurate, in line with guidelines and tone of voice, and free from grammatical and spelling mistakes. They ensure the best-in-class quality of our translated product descriptions for our e-commerce platform. The ideal candidate has meticulous attention to detail, excellent Korean editing skills, a keen interest in fashion, and strong collaboration and communication skills.

What You Will Do:

Sub-Editing

• Sub-edit product descriptions according to guidelines and tone of voice

• Hold strict standards of quality control to ensure content is consistent and accurate

• Maintain a rigorous schedule that meets deadlines, capacity and quality targets

• Report translation errors and/or EN copy errors to relevant stakeholders

• Review translations that were sent through language QC request in a timely manner

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend opportunities to standardize and optimize procedures related to product translation services

• Drive the execution of process improvement initiatives as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Korean Literature, Linguistics, Translation, Journalism or a related field

• 3-5 years experience in translation and sub-editing, ideally as part of a content team in a high-volume production environment for a Korean-speaking market

• Mastery of Korean grammar, spelling, and usage including ability to craft culturally-sensitive texts

• A strong proofreading and subbing background in fashion e-commerce an asset

What Sets You Apart:

• Detail-oriented

• Strong research skills

• Ability to work effectively to meet tight deadlines

• Great communication and interpersonal skills

• Creative and agile thinker who is self-motivated and collaborative

Why Join Us:

• Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage.

• Parental top up program.

• Generous employee discount on ssense.com.

• Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program.

• Savings and retirement plan matching contributions.

• Gender Affirmation Coverage.

• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that’s pushing the boundaries of technology.

SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you!

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