Freelance German Translator for Marketing Content

About the role

Formlabs is seeking a freelance German translator to post‑edit AI‑generated English marketing material into high‑quality German. You will support a fast‑growing localization team that serves engineering, manufacturing, dental, medical, jewelry and education audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Post‑edit English marketing texts, product and software UI translations produced by a custom AI model.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across all approved German content.
• Provide feedback to localization managers and content writers to improve source material and workflows.
• Maintain and update Formlabs’ German termbase and translation memory.
• Localize video assets, including subtitling, voice‑over creation or editing, and refinement of AI‑generated video content.
• Research specialized terminology to guarantee precise translations.

Required profile

• Native‑level German proficiency (C2) with flawless grammar and strong English communication skills.
• Minimum 2 years of professional translation or editing experience (freelance, agency or in‑house).
• Understanding of marketing communication style, tone and brand strategy.
• Ability to convey complex technical and non‑technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Self‑driven, capable of meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.
• Passion for language, linguistics, terminology or related fields.

Required skills

• Familiarity with CAT tools such as memoQ, XTM, Trados and Memsource.
• Experience managing translation memories and termbases.