Localization Manager

About us:

Gismart is a value-driven mobile app developer with a strong presence in the Health & Wellness, Utilities, and Music app markets. We have recently achieved a significant milestone of over 1 billion downloads worldwide, taking a step toward our mission of cultivating the well-being of people worldwide. With headquarters in London, UK, Gismart is a dynamic global company with a reach extending across Europe and far beyond. Our determined team comprises over 250 individuals who bring diversity, creativity, innovation, and relentless drive to the company. Gismart unites professionals from diverse backgrounds in entertainment, music, and tech, allowing us to play to each other’s strengths and succeed as a team.

Our mission:

Become a stepping stone on our customers' journeys of self-improvement.

Our values:

• Growth: The essence of life is curiosity, so we never stop learning, discovering, and growing both as individuals and as a company.
• Impact: Be a force for good and pay it forward.
• Trust: Trust is earned when actions meet words.
• Honesty: Have the courage to face the truth.
• Balance: The formula is unique for everyone but essential for a fulfilling life.

If you are passionate about mobile app development and want to join a company that’s reshaping the industry, Gismart is the place for you. We provide exciting career opportunities, a supportive workplace culture, and the chance to contribute to a team that is making a tangible impact. For more information on Gismart, visit gismart.com. Responsibilities:

• Co-ordination and fulfillment of various localization tasks.
• Working with Crowdin (localization management platform), Gengo.
• Working with translation service providers: Allcorrect and freelancers from our pool of translators.
• Maintain localization projects (usually around 10 languages).
• Working closely with different departments, mainly ASO, Marketing, Product and Project Managers.
• Assist in the search and selection of freelancers if necessary.
• Monitor translation quality, and coordinate or perform formatting and text checking before implementation.
• Collaboration with development, QA, design, and other teams to ensure that localization is considered during the app creation phase.
• Ensure localized versions are consistent with the design and user experience.
• Manage translation databases, glossaries, localization standards, and other resources required to work effectively.
• Monitor project deadlines and budgets, control localization costs, and streamline processes to improve work efficiency.

Requirements:

• Advanced English;
• Work experience as a Localization Manager, Translator/Interpreter, or in a similar role;
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines;
• Linguistic and cultural sensitivity, with the ability to adapt content to suit regional preferences and market demands;
• Previous experience as a translator or a degree in linguistics/ translation/ teaching of the English language & other foreign languages.
• Experience in coordinating and collaborating with translators, proofreaders, and external localization vendors;
• Strong interest in working with foreign languages, and understanding the specificities of this process;
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to ensure accuracy and consistency in localized content;
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve localization issues or challenges;
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and localization advancements.

Nice-to-haves:

• Knowledge of other foreign languages — is a big plus
• Familiarity with software localization file formats, such as XML, XLIFF, and JSON;
• Familiarity with localization management platforms, such as Crowdin, Smartling, Smartcat, Localizejs, or any other;
• Flexibility, the ability to quickly reorganize and respond to tasks of varying levels of complexity and urgency.

Employee Benefits:

• Remote-First Culture: Our team is diverse and extensive, just like our product portfolio. We provide a flexible working schedule and let you work anywhere in the world, either remotely or in one of our corporate hubs.
• Relocation Program: Gismart offers a relocation package to Poland as well as legalization and accounting support to all employees.
• Сoworking Compensation: We provide 50% compensation for coworking spaces worldwide to make sure that everyone has a comfortable and inspiring workspace.
• Flexible Public Holidays Policy: Gismart provides its employees with 6 fixed public holidays per year and gives you the freedom to choose 5 additional holidays to your liking.
• 100% Sick Leave Compensation
• Mental and Physical Health: To help you stay happy and healthy, Gismart will cover your medical insurance, 75% of your sports activities, and 70% of your therapy costs.
• Personal Equipment Policy: Of course, we’ll provide you with all the equipment you need or cover the maintenance cost for your own tools.
• Personal Learning and Development: We love to see you learn and grow, so Gismart will cover 70% of your professional development courses. We’ll also pay for 80% of corporate English courses.
• Time-Off Policy: Every employee gets 18 working days of paid vacation and 3 personal days per year, with an extra day added for each year at Gismart.
• Corporate Events: We are remote-first, but we love meeting up in person. Whenever possible, we organize corporate events and team-building activities across all Gismart hubs.