Japanese Localization Specialist

Whatnot

Remote regions

Japan

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About the Project:

  • This is a focused 2-3 month project centered on in-product localization for Japanese users.
  • Your goal is to create an experience that Japanese buyers and sellers can easily understand, trust, and adopt.

What You'll Do:

  • Build a strong understanding of Whatnot's buyer and seller experience and marketplace terminology.
  • Review the Japanese app and web experience across agreed-upon user journeys and product flows.
  • Update translations and document issues that cannot be solved through translation alone.

Who You Are:

  • A native-level Japanese speaker based in Japan with professional fluency in English.
  • Experienced in localization QA, product localization, UX writing, or content design.
  • Comfortable identifying both linguistic issues and broader usability or cultural adaptation opportunities.

Whatnot

Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe, enabling users to buy, sell, and discover items through live video. They are a remote co-located team with hubs across multiple countries, recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes.

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