Francois Correia
@francoiscorreia
Bilingual localization leader blending creative storytelling with data-driven processes.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual British–Brazilian linguist and creative leader with over 13 years of international experience in localization, marketing, and communications. I combine creative intuition with analytical precision to deliver culturally resonant multilingual experiences for global brands.
I have led multilingual content localization and creative adaptation for clients including Unilever, Burberry, Adidas, LinkedIn, Porsche Design, Rimmel London, KLM, and Visit Orlando, and managed remote teams of translators, reviewers, and creative writers to ensure linguistic accuracy across markets.
I design and implement localization strategy, QA frameworks, glossaries, and style guides—having defined linguistic frameworks for Burberry and Unilever—and I drive improvements through KPI tracking, linguistic data analysis and A/B testing to refine localized messaging.
I am passionate about building teams, optimizing workflows, and elevating brand voice through storytelling and cross-cultural communication, with hands-on experience in CAT/TM tools and collaboration platforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Creative Linguist
Freelance
Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 2 months)
Led multilingual content localization and creative adaptation for global brands, developed glossaries and style guides, and managed remote linguist teams to deliver 100% of projects on time while improving translation quality by 25%.
Copywriter & Language Lead
Directed Brazilian Portuguese brand communications, defined linguistic frameworks and translation protocols, and ensured cultural consistency across product copy, digital campaigns, and corporate materials.
Creative Copywriter
Served as lead transcreator for The Code: Campaign for Real Beauty, delivering culturally authentic adaptations for global audiences and contributing to a multi-award-winning campaign.
Copywriter (Educational Project)
D&AD + Google
Localized and adapted website content for the D&AD Shift launch, supporting access for underrepresented creative talent in Brazil and ensuring clear, culturally relevant messaging.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Goldsmiths, University of London
Master of Arts, Performance
Completed a Master of Arts in Performance, focusing on performance studies and related practice.
Estácio (University of Rio de Janeiro)
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Estácio (associated with the University of Rio de Janeiro).
Availability
Location
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Website
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