Freelance Native-Level German Technical translator

Freelance Native-Level German Technical Translator

Location:Remote (EU-based preferred)
Hours:Variable (depending on project needs)

Vera Content is a multilingual content agency that helps global brands and institutions craft high-quality content across languages and markets. Our team of language professionals, editors and strategists works together to create meaningful stories—especially when those stories involve complex topics and specialized audiences.

We’re currently collaborating with
Bluebeam
, a company that develops software solutions for design, architecture and construction professionals. Their tools help streamline communication and document management across complex building projects.

We already have a small team of linguists working on this project, but we’re now looking to
expand our team
with additional freelance translators.

We’re seeking
English-to-German
translators who are interested in joining us for this ongoing collaboration. The content has a
moderately technical
nature, as it targets a niche audience of architects, engineers, contractors and logistics professionals. While the texts are not highly complex, familiarity with the technical language and tone of the industry is highly recommended.

You’ll work on a range of content types, from
white papers, eBooks and blog posts to internal communications, emails and image localizations.

This role is ideal for translators who are:

• Comfortable working with technical or B2B content.
• Curious about the architecture, construction and engineering sectors.
• Interested in gaining experience with a dynamic multilingual agency.

The purpose of this project is to create multilingual content that sounds natural, fluid and relevant for native audiences.

You’ll be working with the client’s translation platform,
Smartling
, so previous experience with this tool would be appreciated. The current estimated volume is
10,000–16,000 words per month
, though this may increase over time.

• Translate a variety of technical and semi-technical copy from
  US English
  into
  German.
• Conduct in-depth research on Bluebeam’s products, use cases and benefits.
• Update and maintain the client’s
  style guide
  and
  terminology glossary.
• Question source material when needed, raising queries or suggesting improvements.
• Collaborate closely with internal project managers and other linguists.
• Ensure all translations are accurate, clear and engaging for the Bluebeam audience.

• Native-level
  German
  , or fully bilingual proficiency.
• Proven experience translating or writing about technical subjects (ideally related to construction, architecture or engineering).
• Experience using
  Smartling
  (appreciated).
• Strong research skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable communicating questions and terminology suggestions.
• Proactive, self-motivated and reliable under deadlines.
• Familiarity with editorial workflows and cloud-based tools.

• Flexible, fully remote freelance setup.
• Opportunity to work on an international, high-impact technical project.
• Collaboration with a multicultural, multilingual team of content professionals.

When submitting your application, please:

• Choose“Freelance Native-Level German Technical Translator”as the desired position.
• Indicate your availability (how soon you can start and your weekly capacity).
• Include a short cover letter explaining why you’re a strong fit for this role.
• Attach your
  CV
  (and
  Linked In profile
  , if applicable).
• Provide relevant writing or translation samples—especially those showcasing technical or academic content.

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.