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Julia Schimanski

@juliaschimanski

English–German translator at EKM who localized AAA games and shapes German-language copy for Farfetch.

At EKM – Englische Karrieremanufaktur, I translate English into German, including legal texts and contracts, and write career-focused copy for clients. I also worked on German-language luxury product copy and linguistic reviews for Farfetch.

At 4-Real Intermedia GmbH, I translated and adapted video game content, including international AAA titles such as Gothic and The Elder Scrolls. At NEUZEITFILM, I supported English–German audiovisual localization, reviewed subtitles and audio, and worked with documentary and television materials.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Writer & Translator

Current

EKM – Englische Karrieremanufaktur

Mar 2016 - Present (10 years 7 months)

Provided English-German translations and localizations for a copywriting and translation agency specializing in career topics. Assisted clients in increasing digital visibility and improving employability through storytelling and optimized CVs and cover letters.

Translation Localization Copywriting Storytelling CV Optimization Digital Visibility

Localization / Translations German | Beauty & Fashion

Farfetch

Jan 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Created and translated luxury product copy for the Farfetch website, ensuring on-brand tone and cultural relevance. Conducted linguistic reviews for accuracy and consistency across German-language content.

Copywriting Translation Transcreation Linguistic Review XTM Systran

Video Game Translator English - German

4-Real Intermedia GmbH

Feb 2013 - Jan 2016 (2 years 11 months)

Translated and adapted video game content from English into natural, engaging German. Proofread translations and performed linguistic quality assurance to ensure accuracy and cultural relevance.

Translation Localization Proofreading Linguistic Quality Assurance Video Games

Management Assistant for Audiovisual Media

NEUZEITFILM - Audiovisual Media / Film & Television

Sep 2008 - Jan 2013 (4 years 4 months)

Reviewed translated subtitles and audio content for linguistic accuracy and quality. Transcribed documentary content, translated programme descriptions, and supported audiovisual localization and distribution.

Subtitling Transcription Translation Localization Film Licensing Rights Management Marketing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Reneé Bibby

The Art of Creative Writing - Storytelling Techniques, Creative Writing

2022 - 2022

Completed online training in The Art of Creative Writing and Storytelling Techniques.

Guillaume Lamarre

Brand Storytelling - Learn to Stand Out, Brand Storytelling

2021 - 2021

Completed online training in Brand Storytelling to learn how to stand out.

Marie Forleo

Copy Cure, Copywriting

2019 - 2019

Completed online training in Copy Cure.

Dr. Anette Huesmann (Die Schreibtrainerin)

Workshop 'Novel writing', Creative Writing

2019 - 2019

Attended a workshop on novel writing in Heidelberg.

Goethe University Frankfurt

Studies in Theatre, Film and Media Science, Theatre, Film and Media Science

2011 - 2015

Studied Theatre, Film and Media Science with a minor in Cultural Anthropology, including seminars in film analysis, theatre analysis, script writing, and concept development.

Neuzeitfilm

Management Assistant for Audiovisual Media, Audiovisual Media

2008 - 2010

Completed an apprenticeship as Management Assistant for Audiovisual Media, accredited by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, combining competency-based study with hands-on work experience.