Manager, Translations Operations
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Overview
Job Description
The BreakdownThe Manager, Translation Operations is responsible for managing Burton's global translation process, ensuring marketing assets are translated accurately, efficiently, and on schedule to support global production and campaign delivery.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Creative Production & Asset Management, this role owns the translation workstream within the broader production process. Working closely with Creative Production, Regional Marketing and external translation partners, this leader ensures translated copy is delivered on time, production-ready and supports the integrity of the original creative.
While translation accuracy is essential, success in this role also requires understanding how translated copy impacts design, layout, hierarchy and production. This leader proactively identifies challenges and works with Production and Creative teams to resolve them before they affect campaign delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Own Translation Operations
Manage the end-to-end translation workflow for global marketing assetsCoordinate translation requests received through the Creative Production teamPrioritize translation work based on established production schedules and campaign timelinesEnsure translated copy is delivered accurately and on schedule to support production
Manage Translation Agency Partners
Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for Burton's translation agencyDevelop clear translation briefs and manage project deliveryMonitor agency quality, turnaround times, and service levelsContinuously improve translation workflows and agency performance
Align and Execute with Creative Production
Review translated copy for production readinessRecognize when translated copy creates production challenges due to length, formatting, hierarchy or layoutCollaborate with Production, Creative, Regional teams and translation partners to resolve issues before assets move into final productionEscalate translation challenges early to minimize downstream production delays
Drive Translation Excellence
Maintain approved terminology and translation standardsCoordinate regional language reviews and approvalsEnsure consistency across product naming, technical language, and brand terminologyIdentify opportunities to improve translation quality and efficiency over time
Success Looks Like
Translation work is delivered accurately and on scheduleTranslation delays do not impact production timelinesTranslation agency operates as an extension of Burton's production teamTranslation-related production issues are identified early and resolved proactivelyGlobal campaigns launch with consistent, high-quality translated assets
What You'll Bring to the Team
5 years in translation/localization management, production coordination, project management, or global marketing operationsExperience managing external agency or vendor relationships, ideally translation or creative production vendorsBackground working with multilingual marketing assets across regionsExperience in apparel, outdoor, or consumer brand marketing production is a plus, not a requirement
Engagement Details:
Temporary (temp to perm possibility)Remote work option available
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