Language Manager- Korean

Salt Talent Search is looking for a Language Manager for 6 months extendable contract role, this role is with a well known Social Media Tech client.

What Will You Do:

• As the Korean Language Manager, you will drive Korean language strategy and quality standards, leverage cutting-edge AI translation technologies, and partner with cross-
• functional product, design, and marketing teams to deliver an exceptional Korean e-commerce experience.
• Own the end-to-end Korean language strategy and tone of client projects.
• Serve as the primary Korean localization expert for product, design, marketing, and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee Korean linguistic quality across all products through LQA audits, in-context testing, and UX design review.

What Will you do:

• Native-level fluency in Korean with deep cultural insights into the South Korean market, and fluent professional English.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in translation, transcreation, localization, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a language management, lead linguist, or strategic localization role.
• Hands-on experience with CAT tools, Translation Management Systems (TMS), and LQA frameworks.
• Proven track record of managing Korean UI localization, including CJK typography, text truncation, and UI line-breaking rules on mobile and web interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI/LLM tools for localization (e.g., prompt engineering, LLM output evaluation, MTPE).
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to manage complex projects, navigate ambiguity, and communicate effectively across global time zones.

CEI No: R1763696 / EA No: 07C3147

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.