Localization Project Manager

About the role

We are looking for a versatile Localization Project Manager to bridge technical execution and creative delivery for a global tech client. You will manage end‑to‑end localization projects for software, mobile/web apps, and marketing collateral, working closely with Marketing, Creative, and Engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a technical advisor to Creative teams, ensuring InDesign and Figma files are structured for seamless translation.
• Own the full software localization lifecycle from brief to engineering hand‑off for mobile, web, and desktop applications.
• Oversee post‑translation formatting, quick internal typesetting fixes, and coordinate high‑volume DTP work with external vendors.
• Manage digital asset workflows within Figma and ensure quality through pre‑production testing and linguistic QA loops.
• Utilize modern TMS platforms and AI tools to streamline workflows and automate hand‑offs between creative tools and translation systems.

Required profile

• Proven project‑management ability to balance rigid software release schedules with dynamic marketing campaigns.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign file construction, IDML export, paragraph styles, and master pages.
• Deep understanding of the full localization lifecycle and experience with TMS platforms such as Phrase or Crowdin.
• Strong operational discipline with excellent time‑management skills.
• Fluent English and native fluency in a second language.

Required skills

• Adobe InDesign
• Figma
• IDML export and paragraph‑style management
• Modern TMS platforms (e.g., Phrase, Crowdin)
• AI prompt engineering for workflow automation