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London, Greater London
Final Eye Specialist / Proofreader
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TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job... Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 90+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards. Locations: INTL-London Final Eye Specialists assist with ongoing jobs, assessing project specs and performing a thorough, non-language final-eye review of documents before the conclusion of the project. This is a unique opportunity in a financially stable and rapidly growing international communications services company. TransPerfect's services include: translation, interpreting, voice-overs, subtitling, and cultural marketing campaigns. A Final Eye Specialist's principal duty is to review a project in its final stage and approve it for release to the client. Responsibilities * Understanding TransPerfect's quality standards and making sure they are upheld * Understanding the client's expectations and making sure they are upheld * Consulting with the Project Managers and sales team to discuss the client's expectations or specifications * Pre-flighting source files and discussing any findings with the project manager * Properly utilize all appropriate supplemental materials (refer to client PAQ, reference material, glossaries, etc.) * Proofread all documents with a strong focus on names, numbers, missing text, punctuation/spelling, grammar, adherence to instructions, proper use of glossaries/memory/reference materials or other significant issues * Providing feedback to project managers or others who are involved in the project * A Final Eye Specialist must be familiar with the life-cycle of a normal job. He/She should have a keen eye for detail, manage his/her time effectively, communicate information or feedback clearly to Production, and be able to work comfortably in MS Office and PDF formats Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or its equivalent * Strong MS Office/computer skills and Adobe software products (as well as translation memory software) * Excellent English communication (written and verbal) skills * Attention to detail * Ability to learn new skills quickly * Exceptional problem solving/critical thinking skills * Ability to maintain professionalism, focus and result-orientation under pressure and tight deadlines Desired skills and experience: * Fluency in a foreign language * Prior copy-editing experience * Prior translation company experience By applying, I confirm I have read and accept TransPerfect's Privacy Policy: