Localization Manager - Remote

Overview

The Localization Manager will play a key role in supporting Figma’s mission to help make design accessible to all. This role is highly collaborative and cross-functional; working across GTM, Product, Design, Engineering, Global Marketing, and with multiple outside vendors to develop, optimize, and implement processes that scale.

In Short

• Own the day-to-day localization processes and outputs.
• Project manage end-to-end localization/transcreation project(s).
• Understand and communicate localization efforts needed for new market entry.
• File, review, prioritize, and supervise the resolution of bugs.
• Analyze current pain points in workflows and provide recommendations.
• Develop strong partnerships with localization vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Test possible AI tools and additional translation technologies.
• Research and make recommendations for areas of expansion.

Requirements

• 6+ years of proven experience in global language localization.
• Strong understanding of localization methodologies and TMS technologies.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent project management skills for producing customer-facing content.
• LQA experience, including bug fix validation.
• Previous vendor management experience.

Benefits

• Equity to employees.
• Competitive package of additional benefits.
• Health, dental & vision insurance.
• Retirement with company contribution.
• Generous PTO and company recharge days.
• Learning & development stipend.
• Work from home stipend.