Professional Translator (Independent Contractor)

What You’ll Deliver

• Translate content between English and your native language while preserving cultural nuance and clarity.

• Edit and refine language content for accuracy, tone, and contextual relevance across digital platforms.

• Apply current language standards, usage trends, and best practices to all deliverables.

• Evaluate and provide structured feedback to improve language model quality.

• Collaborate with Production and cross-functional teams to localize content for your language-speaking markets.

• Support content development, localization, and quality assurance for digital tools and applications.

• If transcreation is required, the text should be creatively adapted beyond the source to ensure it reads naturally in the target language.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in the target language(s)

• 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

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. We respect your time and your expertise. Competitive rates, prompt payments, no chasing invoices.

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

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

• Grow without limits. As a Lilt contractor you get access to 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. Work availability fluctuates with project demand, making this better suited as a supplemental income stream. 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. Once you accept a task, we expect quality work and on-time delivery. Most tasks require a minimum of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week. If your schedule is unpredictable, this may not be the right fit.

• 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. We recommend consulting a tax professional before engaging.