Japanese Language Specialist
wgsn· Localisation
About this role
The role
We are looking to hire a remote-based Japanese Language Specialist in Japan to join our Localization team.
This is a remote role based out of Japan.
Working at WGSN
Together, we create tomorrow
A career with WGSN is fast-paced, exciting and full of opportunities to grow and develop. We're a team of consumer and design trend forecasters, content creators, designers, data analysts, advisory consultants and much more, united by a common goal: to create tomorrow.
WGSN's trusted consumer and design forecasts power outstanding product design, enabling our customers to create a better future. Our services cover consumer insights, beauty, consumer tech, fashion, interiors, lifestyle, food and drink forecasting, data analytics and expert advisory. If you are an expert in your field, we want to hear from you.
Role overview
The role of Japanese Language Consultant is a full-time position. The primary duty of the role is to oversee WGSN's Japanese localised content and site updates, acting as a strategic arm of Content, and collaborating with Marketing, Design and Product departments to localise assets for digital publishing on WGSN product sites – Fashion, Interiors, Beauty, Food & Drink, and Consumer Tech – for the Japanese language market. This position will also work closely with the Tech team to incorporate machine translation systems for optimising localisation workflow. This is a hybrid role based in Hong Kong that requires working onsite 3 days a week.
The team
Our mission is to bridge markets through crafting intuitive, user-friendly localized content that drives engagement across every touchpoint. We empower WGSN to establish credible voices globally, ensuring content connects authentically, while maintaining brand integrity and honoring cultural nuances.
Enable Market Growth: By removing language and cultural barriers, we open doors to new markets and strengthen presence in existing ones
Build Trust: We safeguard and elevate brand equity that establish genuine connections with audiences, capture cultural subtleties, and creates distinctive product differentiation
Drive Engagement: We ensure consistent brand messaging while allowing for necessary cultural adaptation, calibrate content that reflects local realities, generating higher engagement and conversion rates
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Japanese Language Specialist position at wgsn located?
This Japanese Language Specialist role at wgsn is based in Japan. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Japanese Language Specialist role at wgsn full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Permanent position. It is posted as a Japanese Language Specialist role in the Localisation department at wgsn.
Which team or department does the Japanese Language Specialist at wgsn belong to?
This Japanese Language Specialist position is part of the Localisation department at wgsn. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Japanese Language Specialist job at wgsn posted?
This Japanese Language Specialist position at wgsn was posted on Oct 23, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Japanese Language Specialist
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