Freelance Sub-Editor (German) – 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 - German, you will be responsible for sub-editing engaging NMT generated, post-edited, on-brand luxury product content, UX, Operational and marketing copy. Working with a multitude of varied luxury fashion clients, you will need to switch between copywriting styles fluidly and competently with a keen eye for detail. This role involves proofing all information which appears on the partnered brands’ sites and maintaining high levels of accuracy.You will work with the Localisation Lead - German 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 experience working in an environment which is fast-paced and deadline driven. This would have been within a sub-editing role.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Sub-edit post-edited NMT generated brand guidelines, Product information, UX, Operational & Marketing copy for our partnered brands' sites.
• Review and share input on content guidelines, work on glossaries and safeguard the quality of the German output for the designated tenants.
• Own the CMS sub-editing process.
• Work with our team of post-editors and in-house team as necessary to ensure tone of voice is kept consistent across all German content.
• Maintain quality of content on all pages.

WHO YOU ARE

• Native-speaker level in German.
• Fluent in English.
• Expert knowledge of luxury fashion brands and products.
• You have experience with sub-editing copy 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.