Freelance Dutch Marketing & Product Linguist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Freelance Dutch Marketing & Product Linguist based in Ireland.

We are seeking an experienced Dutch linguist to support high-quality multilingual content initiatives for global digital products and services.
This freelance role combines translation, copy-editing, proofreading, and linguistic research across marketing, product, legal, support, and informational content.
You will help ensure that localized experiences feel natural, accurate, and culturally relevant for Dutch-speaking audiences.
The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with international teams and contribute to large-scale localization projects.
You will work remotely while applying your linguistic expertise, attention to detail, and understanding of content strategy.
This is an ongoing opportunity for a skilled language professional looking for consistent project volume and long-term collaboration.

Accountabilities

• Translating English (en-US) content into Dutch (nl-NL) with a focus on accuracy, fluency, and cultural relevance.
• Reviewing and proofreading translated materials to ensure linguistic quality, consistency, and adherence to established guidelines.
• Editing and improving marketing, product, support, legal, and informational content for Dutch-speaking audiences.
• Conducting linguistic research to validate terminology, context, and user experience considerations.
• Ensuring localized content aligns with brand voice, product requirements, and audience expectations.
• Working with CAT tools such as Lucid and Phrase to manage translation workflows efficiently.
• Applying linguistic assets, style guides, and project-specific instructions to maintain consistency.
• Collaborating with global localization and production teams to deliver high-quality content on schedule.
• Incorporating feedback and revision requests while maintaining strong communication throughout projects.
• Supporting ongoing localization initiatives with approximately 3-4 hours of daily project availability.

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in Dutch (nl-NL) with excellent command of U.S. English.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in translation and copy-editing.
• Proven experience translating, editing, and proofreading English-to-Dutch content.
• Strong background working with marketing, product, support, legal, and informational content.
• Experience using CAT tools and modern localization workflows.
• Excellent understanding of linguistic quality standards and localization best practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with international teams.
• Proactive mindset, reliability, and openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work remotely while providing coverage aligned with U.S. time zones, including PST availability.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring project workloads independently.

Benefits

• Steady volume of freelance projects with potential for long-term collaboration.
• Remote work opportunity aligned with U.S. working hours.
• Reliable and timely payments.
• Opportunity to collaborate with global localization and production teams.
• Exposure to high-visibility international products and large-scale projects.
• Work across diverse industries and content categories.
• Access to onboarding, training, and well-defined linguistic resources.
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural and international environment.