About this role
TikTok Shop Arabic Localization Manager
Location: Onsite in Shanghai
Contract duration: Long-term
As the Arabic Manager, you will lead Arabic language strategy and right-to-left (RTL) user experience guidelines. Leveraging cutting-edge AI translation technology and collaborating with cross-functional teams—including Product, Design, and Marketing—you will create a high-quality Arabic e-commerce experience for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Take full responsibility for the end-to-end Arabic language strategy for TikTok Shop in the MENA region.
Serve as the lead Arabic localization expert for product, design, marketing, and cross-functional teams.
Ensure Arabic language quality across the entire product line through language quality reviews and contextual testing.
Develop Right-to-Left (RTL) user experience guidelines to ensure that regional commercial activity pages feature smooth layouts, aesthetically pleasing typography, and content that aligns with local culture.
Implement AI-powered localization by optimizing large-model prompts, machine translation post-editing workflows, and quality assessment standards.
Build and maintain core language resources, including terminology databases, translation memories, and writing style guides.
Manage external localization service providers (LSPs), conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues, and provide ongoing training.
Minimum Qualifications:
Native-level proficiency in Arabic with deep understanding of local culture; fluent in English to meet business needs.
At least 5 years of work experience in translation, creative adaptation, localization, or a related field; at least 2 of those years in a language management, lead language specialist, or localization strategy role.
Practical experience with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, translation management systems (TMS), and language quality assessment systems.
Proven track record in managing right-to-left (RTL) interface localization, with the ability to handle challenges such as text expansion, text truncation, and visual alignment on iOS, Android, and web platforms.
Practical experience applying AI and large-language-model tools to localization work, such as prompt engineering, evaluation of large-language-model outputs, and machine translation post-editing (MTPE).
Excellent cross-departmental coordination skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, handle uncertainties, and communicate effectively across multiple time zones.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in translation, linguistics, localization, communication studies, or a related field.
Direct work experience in product localization within the tech industry, e-commerce sector, or fast-paced digital environments.
Relevant experience managing external localization service providers, vendors, and a pool of freelance translators.
Background in creative translation and adaptation of large-scale marketing campaigns, brand copy, and promotional materials for the Arabic market.
On-site
- Shanghai, Shanghai Shi, China
Localization
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