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ㆍ[Full-time, In-house] Team Lead of Webtoon Translation Team (Korean > English)

Job Description
Team Lead, English Translation (Webtoon)
Lead Kiwi Vine’s English Webtoon Translation Team — overseeing team operations, ensuring quality, and managing select hands-on translation and editing tasks.

Responsibilities
ㆍTeam Leadership: Manage and guide the English Translation (Webtoon) team, making informed decisions aligned with the company’s creative and business goals.
ㆍProcess & Talent Development: Optimize team workflows and develop team members’ professional growth to enhance efficiency and quality.
ㆍProject Management: Plan and monitor project timelines, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining high-quality standards across diverse webtoon titles.
ㆍQuality Control (QC): Review and refine localized webtoon content, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural authenticity, and a seamless reader experience.
ㆍCommunication: Understand client needs and collaborate effectively with freelance translators, editors, and internal stakeholders to deliver outstanding results.

Basic Requirements
ㆍExcellent English proficiency (English language/literature majors or holders of official English test scores preferred).
ㆍExtensive Korean>English translation experience (minimum 3+ years).
ㆍStrong communication and leadership skills: able to understand business direction and serve as a bridge between management and team members.
ㆍExcellent project management and problem-solving abilities: adaptable to changing priorities and unexpected challenges.
ㆍGoal-oriented mindset: motivated to set, pursue, and achieve ambitious team and personal goals.
ㆍOutstanding linguistic sensibility in both English and Korean.
ㆍApplicants with proven team leadership experience in any creative or language-related field, even outside of webtoons, are also encouraged to apply.

Kiwi Culture
Benefits
ㆍPension and 4 major insurances
ㆍFlexible start time (between 8 and 10 a.m.)
ㆍFlexible annual PTO
ㆍ1 WFH day/week after 6 months (plus 1 extra day/month after 1 year)
ㆍLong-term employee benefits (bonus PTO days and monetary incentive)
ㆍOperation funds for team outings
ㆍDiscounted gym membership

Company Environment
ㆍHorizontal organization
ㆍCasual dress code
ㆍNo mandatory company dinners
ㆍHigh-performance equipment
ㆍUnlimited snacks and drinks

How to Apply
Documents
ㆍCV (required)
ㆍCover letter (suggested)
ㆍPersonal portfolio (optional)

Application Form
https://forms.gle/FkJu2cPKRGbJfZW97
ㆍPlease specify desired position. (You can apply for multiple positions when open.)

Notice
ㆍApplication may be rejected if information is discovered to be false.