Freelance Post-editor (French) – Farfetch Platform Solutions

Job Description

FARFETCH exists for the love of fashion. We believe in empowering individuality. Our mission is to be the global technology platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers.We're a positive platform for good, bringing together an incredible creative community made up by our people, our partners and our customers. This community is at the heart of our business success. We welcome differences, empower individuality and celebrate diverse skills and perspectives, creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are FARFETCH for All.
CONTENT DEVELOPMENTWe are a diverse, dynamic, global team of content creators, dedicated to communicating our Partners’ brand message to their customers. From copy and imagery to size & fit solutions and localisation, the Content Development umbrella supports each brand’s content needs, creating a unique luxury experience for our Partner’s e-commerce sites.
LONDONOur office is located in Old Street, London's tech hub. Our open-plan space is ideal for collaborative working. When you're not doing what's never been done, you can enjoy a team lunch on our large outdoor terrace, or join a yoga class in our dedicated studio.
THE ROLEReporting into the Localisation Lead - French, you will be responsible for post-editing NMT generated, engaging, on-brand luxury content. Working with a multitude of varied luxury fashion clients, you will need to switch between copywriting styles fluidly and competently. You will work with the Localisation Lead - French to ensure your copy goes live on time and to a standard fitting of a high-end fashion brand. Every day will provide a new opportunity. Flexibility, tenacity and a collaborative attitude are essential for this new role. You will have some experience working in an environment which is fast-paced and deadline driven. Ideally this would have been within a copywriting or sub-editing role but a translator or linguistics graduate with a passion to move their career into fashion will also be considered.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Post-edit NMT generated brand guidelines, Product information, UX, Operational & Marketing copy for our partnered brands' sites-
• Create copywriting examples, work on glossaries and liaise with our in-house team.
• Own the CMS copywriting process.
• Work with our core copywriting team to ensure tone of voice is kept consistent across all languages.
• Maintain quality of content on product pages.

WHO YOU ARE

• Native-speaker level in French.
• Fluent in English.
• Expert knowledge of luxury fashion brands and products.
• You have a good writing style that is accurate, engaging and adaptable, with an impeccable use of grammar.
• You have an understanding of garment and accessory construction.
• You have the ability to work independently.
• You have the ability to work quickly and to agreed daily targets and deadlines.
• You are comfortable with digital work on an in-house CMS.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• FARFETCH is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our Positively FARFETCH strategy throughout our business, partnerships and communities.