[Hiring] Linguist - Malagasy - UI Technical / Marketing @LILT (Production)

Role Description

We are expanding our talent network and seeking skilled Malagasy-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 Malagasy users.
• Impactful Marketing Localization: Transform global campaigns and brand voices to hit home in the Malagasy-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 Malagasy.
• 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.

Requirements

• Not ideal as a full-time job or primary income source.
• Work availability fluctuates with project demand; as a 1099 contractor, you won't receive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions, and hours are not guaranteed.
• Requires reliable availability and commitment.
• Most tasks require a minimum of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week.
• Geographic restrictions may apply. We cannot engage contractors in regions subject to international embargo or sanctions. As a 1099 contractor, you are solely responsible for your own tax obligations.

Benefits

• Your schedule, your rules: 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.

How to Join Our Expert Community

• Submit your application, including an updated copy of your CV in English.
• If a test is required, you will be asked to take a test in the domain(s) you specialize in.
• Once selected and you've passed the test, we'll guide you through onboarding — completing an application form, getting you set up for payments, and welcoming you into our community.