Seasonal Localization Quality Associate – LQA, 4+ Months Contract

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Seasonal Localization Quality Associate managing linguistic quality assurance across localization projects for CQ fluency. Collaborating with Project Managers and linguists to ensure client quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

  • Support and coordinate the execution of Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA) activities across assigned accounts and projects, with guidance from senior team members
  • Apply and consistently uphold CQ fluency’s linguistic quality standards across all supported clients
  • Ensure strict adherence to client-specific localization guidelines, instructions, and quality requirements
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of LQA tasks
  • Contribute to project planning and support the resolution of linguistic quality issues throughout the project lifecycle
  • Monitor project progress, proactively identifying, documenting, and escalating linguistic issues, inconsistencies, and potential quality risks to Quality Managers
  • Ensure that quality-related updates and stakeholder feedback are accurately implemented across account assets and reference materials
  • Organize and actively participate in linguistic and project-related meetings as required
  • Support terminology management activities, including creation, population, validation, maintenance, and ongoing updates
  • Ensure the consistent application of approved terminology, style guides, and linguistic preferences across all projects by relevant stakeholders
  • Perform translation memory (TM) management tasks, including alignment, updates, cleanup, and optimization to maintain asset quality
  • Coordinate with MT teams the execution of TM cleanup and optimization activities to support engine training and performance improvement
  • Manage and track linguistic queries from multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution, clear communication, and proper documentation
  • Coordinate and execute third-party linguistic reviews and LQA exchanges under defined methodologies
  • Coordinate review scope, materials, and timelines with internal teams and external reviewers
  • Compile, analyze, and report findings from third-party reviews and linguistic assessments
  • Support follow-up actions and corrective steps based on review outcomes
  • Support resource testing and linguist evaluation activities under guidance
  • Assist with linguist onboarding and training on quality standards, tools, and client requirements
  • Gather and consolidate feedback from translators, localizers, and proofreaders
  • Provide structured linguistic feedback to linguists and localization partners
  • Perform quality-related administrative tasks, including PO creation and submission
  • Support memoQ project setup and basic configuration
  • Ensure operational workflows follow established quality standards and guidelines
  • Support the definition and refinement of linguistic workflows and quality processes
  • Support documentation and maintenance of linguistic guidelines, workflows, and quality procedures

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the translation or localization industry, including use of translation tools
  • Familiarity with CAT tools
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks across projects and accounts
  • High attention to detail and a structured, quality-focused mindset
  • Openness to feedback and commitment to continuous learning
  • Positive, collaborative attitude and strong team-player mindset
  • Tech-savvy, able to work efficiently in fast-paced environments
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Office and Adobe software products
  • Commitment to professional customer service and quality delivery
  • Fluency in English; additional language(s) preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Professional development