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Job ID : 1615886 Date Updated : October 2nd, 2026
Cantonese Language Specialist

Cantonese Language Specialist

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

The industry: E-commerce and Travel
Employment Type: Full-time, in-house
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hong Kong Specialist to spearhead our Hong Kong traditional Chinese localization and translation initiatives. In this role, you will ensure our global e-commerce and travel platforms speak natively and seamlessly to the Hong Kong market. You will lead language quality assurance, manage localization projects, and align our linguistic standards with corporate business objectives.
Key Responsibilities

Lead and Oversee Localization: Drive the localization and translation strategy for our large-scale e-commerce platforms and travel services into Traditional Chinese for Hong Kong.

Quality Assurance and Standards: Establish linguistic guidelines, style guides, and glossaries to maintain brand voice and exceptional quality.

Translation Execution: Perform high-quality, professional in-house translations, edits, and proofreading for critical business lines

Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with product, engineering, and digital marketing teams to ensure seamless feature rollouts for the HK market.

The project management: Manage end-to-end translation workflows, timelines, and potentially coordinate with external vendors or junior linguists.

Required Qualifications
The Professional Experience: 3 to 5 years of full-time, in-house experience Working specifically as a professional translator.
Educational background: A degree in translation, English Linguistics, or a closely related language field is highly preferred, ensuring formal training in translation methodology and theory.
Language Proficiency: Native-level fluency in Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) and professional business fluency in English.
Industry knowledge: Prior experience in or a strong understanding of the e-commerce, tech, or travel/hospitality sectors

What we offer
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Visa sponsorship and relocation support to Tokyo, Japan (if applicable).
Comprehensive health insurance and employee benefits (including travel and e-commerce discounts).
A vibrant, multinational corporate environment with massive career growth opportunities.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Bank, Trust Bank

Job Category

Company Details

Company Type Large Company (more than 300 employees) - International Company