Creative Localization Specialist

Responsibilities: — Adapt existing creative assets into multiple languages and formats ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand and design standards. — Localize creative assets using Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign and AfterEffects), Figma, and motion graphics files for over 16 target languages. — Manage design localization workflows by submitting translation requests through Smartling and applying completed translations to design files. — Adjust layouts, spacing, formatting, and visual elements to accommodate language-specific text expansion and contraction. — Maintain consistency in terminology, brand guidelines, formatting, and design standards across localized assets. — Conduct quality assurance reviews to confirm accuracy, formatting, visual integrity, and overall design quality. — Support localization of digital, print, presentation, video, and other creative materials. — Manage localization workflows, timelines, file handoffs, and deliverables across multiple languages and file types. — Collaborate with the Director of Localization, translation team, designers, and other stakeholders to resolve localization challenges. — Maintain organized asset libraries, file naming conventions, version control, and final deliverables. — Track project status and communicate updates, risks, and outstanding needs to relevant stakeholders. — Support continuous improvements to localization processes, templates, and production workflows. — Participate in special projects for Localization, Design, and Product Design teams. Requirements: — Minimum 2 years of experience in creative production, localization, graphic design, or related field. — Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Figma. — Basic understanding of motion graphics tools such as Adobe After Effects or Adobe Premiere. — Experience with localization workflows and multilingual design best practices. — Ability to work accurately with translated content across multiple languages. — Strong understanding of layout, typography, spacing, formatting, and visual design principles. — Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality. — Strong organizational and project management skills. — Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and file types simultaneously. — Strong communication and collaboration skills. — Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. — Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross-functional team. — Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Localization, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred. Preferred Qualifications: — Experience with localization management platforms or computer-assisted translation tools. — Familiarity with right-to-left language considerations. — Knowledge of design-to-code handoff processes. — Experience working in SaaS, technology, cybersecurity, or global organizations. — Experience supporting video, motion graphics, or multimedia localization. Benefits: — Medical, Dental & Vision insurance including domestic partnerships. — Employer Paid Life Insurance and Supplemental life insurance for employee/spouse/child. — Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance. — 401k plan (Roth/Traditional). — Generous PTO plan including paid Bereavement and Jury Duty. — Above market annual bonuses. This is a 100% remote position from select locations, with an opportunity for a hybrid schedule for candidates based in the Chicago, IL metro area.