Translate Product Listings from English to Japanese

Skills Required

Description

We’re looking for a detail-oriented translator to help localize our product listings from English into Japanese. These listings are for a range of lifestyle and home goods, and it's important that the tone and message carry over naturally into Japanese while still being accurate and engaging.

This isn't just a direct word-for-word translation. We need someone who understands cultural nuances, shopping behaviors, and how to make product descriptions resonate with Japanese customers. SEO knowledge is a bonus — we'd love for our translated listings to also perform well in Japanese search engines.

There are approximately 50 listings to begin with, each ranging from 100–200 words. We're aiming for clear, concise descriptions that feel native to a Japanese-speaking audience while preserving the core brand voice.

We’ll provide all product descriptions in a shared document, and you’ll return the translations in the same format. Clear communication and attention to delivery timelines are important to us — this may lead to more localization work if we’re happy with the outcome.

If you've worked with eCommerce platforms like Shopify, Amazon Japan, or Rakuten in the past, that’s a huge plus. We'd love to see samples of past translation or localization work if available.