Linguist - Somali - UI Technical / Marketing - Remote

About the Opportunity

We are expanding our talent network and seeking skilled Somali-language professionals with expertise in user interfaces, marketing localization, and retail content. Our ideal partners possess a nuanced command of market-specific nuances and consumer expectations. We value linguists who excel at software localization and brand storytelling, ensuring every string is clear, consistent, and culturally impactful.

What You'll Deliver

- Precision in UX and Technical Content. Adapt complex software interfaces and support documentation with total accuracy, ensuring terminological rigor and a seamless experience for native Somali users.

- Impactful Marketing Localization. Transform global campaigns and brand voices to hit home in the Somali-speaking market, maintaining the original creative spirit while maximizing local relevance.

- Polished Product and E-commerce Copy. Localize product and UI listings applying regional naming logic and formatting standards.

- Brand Integrity and Quality Assurance. Uphold elite quality benchmarks to provide engaging, audience-centric content aligned with brand identity.

- Agile Team Collaboration. Coordinate with our production and quality leads to execute high-stakes projects on schedule and within client specifications.

Qualifications

- Native-level proficiency in Somali.

- A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR a graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR 5 years of full-time professional translation experience.

- The ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely.

- Proven professional experience in translation and localization within marketing, UI/software, or e-commerce content.

- Experience with app or platform localization (mobile UI, social media, or web content) preferred.

Why Collaborate with LILT?

- Your schedule, your rules. As an independent contractor, work when you want, as much or as little as you want. No fixed hours, no check-ins, no micromanaging.

- Get paid quickly and fairly. Competitive rates, prompt payments, no chasing invoices.

- Work on projects that actually matter. Contribute to cutting-edge AI and language technology shaping how humans and machines communicate.

- Be part of something bigger. Join a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals advancing human knowledge together.

- Grow without limits. Access diverse, innovative projects that expand your portfolio and sharpen your skills across industries and domains.

- Have fun doing what you love. Bring your language skills to life on projects that are as interesting as they are impactful.

What to Consider Before Applying

- Not ideal as a full-time job or primary income source.