Linguist - Somali - UI Technical / Marketing

About the role

LILT is seeking skilled Somali-language professionals to join their talent network for user interface, marketing localization, and retail content projects. Partners will adapt complex software interfaces, marketing campaigns, and e-commerce copy while ensuring cultural relevance and brand integrity. This role is ideal for independent contractors looking for flexible, project-based work in the language technology sector.

Responsibilities

• Adapt complex software interfaces and support documentation with accuracy and terminological rigor.
• Transform global campaigns and brand voices to maintain creative spirit while maximizing local relevance.
• Localize product and UI listings applying regional naming logic and formatting standards.
• Uphold quality benchmarks to provide engaging, audience-centric content aligned with brand identity.
• Coordinate with production and quality leads to execute projects on schedule and within client specifications.

Required skills

• Somali
• Translation
• Localization
• Software localization
• Marketing localization
• E-commerce content

Nice to have

• Mobile UI
• Social media content
• Web content

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies
• Graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience
• 5 years of full-time professional translation experience

About the Company

LILT is a company focused on AI and language technology, with a mission to make the world's information available to everyone regardless of language. They provide multilingual AI and human-verified services to enterprises, governments, and AI developers.