German Language Lead

who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
about the role
The German Language Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective communication of key messaging across multiple channels, with a strong focus on brand marketing copy. Based in Berlin, this role will report to the Localization Manager in EMEA, and is part a wider international team that collaborates closely with regional teams.
Aside from being a strong linguist, the German Language Lead will also be a key partner working with different teams to successfully localise various materials for store, digital channels, and internal communications, ensuring that content is accurately translated, transcreated when necessary, and adapted for local audiences while maintaining brand consistency and tone of voice.
**a day in the life**: what you’ll do
- Proofread and localise global and local messaging to check spelling and grammar
- Review and sign off employee facing material translated by other linguists
- Work in partnership with a small team of German linguists to produce most locally relevant campaign taglines
- Collaborate successfully with teams across various departments including Creative Operations, Community, Packaging and Store teams
- Guard the brand, maintaining lululemon’s tone of voice across mediums and channels including windows, VM, ecommerce, film, and packaging and owning linguistic assets making sure they are up to date
- Collect and coordinate language feedback from both guests and employees, reporting on engagement and continuously improving the localization process
- Identify and manage risks related to campaigns, ensuring they are culturally relevant and engaging
- Ensure quality standards are met through regular quality checks and feedback sessions with Berlin teams.
- Manage Translation Memory (TM) and linguistic assets for Germany
- Stay informed about industry trends, language management tools, and best practices

qualifications, skills & experience
- Bachelor's, or master's degree, in Localization, Language Studies or Copywriting
- 3+ years of experience working for advertising agency or lifestyle/sports brand, ideally in Berlin
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a meticulous eye for detail
- Working knowledge of CAT tools, including TMs and subtitling workflows

must haves
- Passion for languages and translation
- Strong cultural awareness
- Proactive, innovative by nature, with a meticulous eye for detail
- Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility
- Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same
- Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure
- Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships
- Appreciates the value of movement and exercise
- A positive, can-do approach to creative problem solving

Role Classification
This role is classified as Remote under our global SSC Hybrid Workplace Policy:
[Remote - Field Based]
Field/Community-based work is necessary or important within the designated remit, with relevant travel required. Work is performed from the office only when needed.