Linguist - Shona - UI Technical / Marketing - Remote

About the Opportunity

We are expanding our talent network and seeking skilled Shona-language professionals with expertise in user interfaces, marketing localization, and retail content. Our ideal partners possess a nuanced command of market-specific nuances and consumer expectations. We value linguists who excel at software localization and brand storytelling, ensuring every string is clear, consistent, and culturally impactful.

What You'll Deliver

• Precision in UX and Technical Content. Adapt complex software interfaces and support documentation with total accuracy, ensuring terminological rigor and a seamless experience for native Shona users.
• Impactful Marketing Localization. Transform global campaigns and brand voices to hit home in the Shona-speaking market, maintaining the original creative spirit while maximizing local relevance.
• Polished Product and E-commerce Copy. Localize product and UI listings applying regional naming logic and formatting standards.
• Brand Integrity and Quality Assurance. Uphold elite quality benchmarks to provide engaging, audience-centric content aligned with brand identity.
• Agile Team Collaboration. Coordinate with our production and quality leads to execute high-stakes projects on schedule and within client specifications.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in Shona.
• A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR a graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR 5 years of full-time professional translation experience.
• The ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely.
• Proven professional experience in translation and localization within marketing, UI/software, or e-commerce content.
• Experience with app or platform localization (mobile UI, social media, or web content) preferred.

Why Collaborate with LILT?

• Your schedule, your rules. As an independent contractor, work when you want, as much or as little as you want. No fixed hours, no check-ins, no micromanaging.
• Get paid quickly and fairly. Competitive rates, prompt payments, no chasing invoices.
• Work on projects that actually matter. Contribute to cutting-edge AI and language technology shaping how humans and machines communicate.
• Be part of something bigger. Join a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals advancing human knowledge together.
• Grow without limits. Access diverse, innovative projects that expand your portfolio and sharpen your skills across industries and domains.
• Have fun doing what you love. Bring your language skills to life on projects that are as interesting as they are impactful.

What to Consider Before Applying

• Not ideal as a full-time job or primary income source. Work availability fluctuates with project demand; as a 1099 contractor, you won't receive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions, and hours are not guaranteed.
• Requires reliable availability and commitment. Most tasks require a minimum of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week.
• Geographic restrictions may apply. We cannot engage contractors in regions subject to international embargo or sanctions. As a 1099 contractor, you are solely responsible for your own tax obligations.

How to Join Our Expert Community

1. Submit your application, including an updated copy of your CV in English.
2. If a test is required, you will be asked to take a test in the domain(s) you specialize in.
3. Once selected and you've passed the test, we'll guide you through onboarding — completing an application form, getting you set up for payments, and welcoming you into our community.

AI is changing how the world communicates — and LILT is leading that transformation.

LILT's mission is to make the world's information available to everyone, no matter the language they speak. Join our global community who thrive on innovation and excellence. Our collective knowledge, uniqueness, and skills deliver multilingual AI and human-verified services to Enterprises, Governments, and AI Developers around the world.

Earn money. Have fun. Advance human knowledge. Work on diverse projects from anywhere, any time you want. Get paid quickly and fairly, and build your professional network in a supportive community—all through a streamlined application process tailored to your expertise.

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At LILT, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent hiring process. As part of our recruitment efforts, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) and automated tools to assist in the evaluation of applications, including résumé screening, assessment scoring, and interview analysis. These tools are designed to support human decision-making and help us identify qualified candidates efficiently and objectively. All final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have any concerns, require accommodations, or would like to opt-out of the use of AI in our hiring process, please let us know at recruiting@lilt.com.

LILT is an equal opportunity employer. We extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to an individual’s race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, veteran or marital status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. We are committed to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.