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masashi nozaki

@masashinozaki

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Freelance translator and designer specializing in localization and fashion.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek opportunities that allow me to blend my translation skills with my passion for fashion, ideally in a collaborative and innovative environment.

With a robust background in fashion design and localization, I have spent over a decade honing my skills in translating and adapting content for various industries, particularly luxury fashion and e-commerce. My journey began with a BA(Hons) in Fashion Design Technology from the London College of Fashion, which laid the foundation for my career in both design and translation.

Currently, I work as a freelance consultant for GOAT Group, where I translate and subedit content across multiple divisions, ensuring that the brand's tone of voice is consistently maintained. My experience spans several prestigious brands, including IWC, Prada, and Hugo Boss, where I have successfully translated marketing texts and managed localization projects. I pride myself on my attention to detail and my ability to capture the essence of a brand through language.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Translator / Proofreader

Current

TransPerfect

Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Translating and transcreating marketing texts for luxury fashion brands and various companies, ensuring high-quality localization.

Translation Transcreation Proofreading Marketing Texts Luxury English To Japanese Localization Client Communication Quality Assurance

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Freelance Consultant for Localization

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GOAT Group

Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Responsible for translating and subediting content across various divisions including GOAT and Flight Club. Focused on maintaining brand tone of voice and updating UI texts, marketing, and editorial content.

Translation Subediting Localization Content Marketing Editorial English To Japanese Terminology Management Complex Systems Translation

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Freelance Sub Editor

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Linguaserve

Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Sub editing translations for Inditex Group brands, ensuring accurate localization of apparel and homewares.

Subediting Translation Localization Inditex Group Apparel English To Japanese Quality Assurance Brand Guidelines Remote Work Homeware

Freelance Translator

WGSN

Aug 2018 - Sep 2021 (3 years 1 month)

Translating trend reports from English to Japanese, providing insights into fashion trends for the Japanese market.

Translation Fashion Insights English To Japanese Market Research Localization Remote Work Quality Assurance Communication Skills

Localization QA Tester for Games/Anime

Globaloc GmbH

Jul 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 2 months)

Testing localization of games and anime, ensuring high-quality translations and user experience.

Localization QA Anime Localization Quality Assurance Translation Remote Work Communication Skills Cultural Knowledge

Freelance Sub Editor

MATCHESFASHION.COM

Oct 2018 - Aug 2022 (3 years 10 months)

Sub editing translations for luxury fashion items, contributing to the launch of the Japanese language website and maintaining brand standards.

Subediting Translation Luxury English To Japanese Quality Control Terminology Management

Freelance Sub Editor

Farfetch.com

Jul 2017 - Jan 2025 (7 years 6 months)

Sub editing translations for apparel and fashion accessories, contributing to the quality of content on a luxury fashion e-commerce platform.

Subediting Translation Apparel English To Japanese Quality Control Localization Remote Collaboration Content Management

Localization QA Tester for Games

Anakan GmbH

Aug 2017 - Nov 2017 (3 months)

Conducting quality assurance testing for game localization projects, ensuring accurate and culturally appropriate translations.

Localization QA Quality Assurance Localization Translation Remote Work Communication Skills Problem Solving Cultural Knowledge

Freelance Transcreator

STYLEBOP.com

Aug 2016 - Jun 2017 (10 months)

Transcreating product descriptions for apparel and fashion accessories, ensuring culturally relevant and appealing content for the Japanese audience.

Transcreation Product Descriptions Apparel English To Japanese Cultural Adaptation Quality Control

Men’s Multi Product Designer

Lyle & Scott

Apr 2013 - Apr 2016 (3 years)

Designed a range of menswear products, contributing to the brand's identity and market presence.

Product Design Menswear Fashion Design Brand Identity Market Research Team Collaboration Technical Design Trend Analysis Communication Skills

Freelance Men’s Multi Product Designer

John Lewis

Oct 2012 - Apr 2013 (6 months)

Worked on designing menswear products, collaborating with teams to meet brand standards and customer expectations.

Product Design Menswear Fashion Design Team Collaboration Technical Design Trend Analysis Communication Skills

Freelance Alteration Tailor

Spencer Hart

Apr 2012 - Jun 2012 (2 months)

Provided alteration services for formalwear, ensuring high-quality finishes and customer satisfaction.

Tailoring Formalwear Customer Service Quality Control Communication Skills Problem Solving Fashion Knowledge Technical Skills Alterations

Multi Product Designer – Freelancer

No Hats No Hoods Records

Sep 2011 - Mar 2012 (6 months)

Designed a range of products for a music record label, focusing on creative and innovative designs.

Product Design Creative Fashion Music Industry Brand Development Trend Analysis Team Collaboration Communication Skills Technical Skills Problem Solving

Graduate Menswear Designer

John Lewis

Aug 2010 - Jul 2011 (11 months)

Developed menswear designs as part of a graduate program, gaining valuable experience in the fashion industry.

Menswear Design Fashion Design Team Collaboration Trend Analysis Technical Skills Communication Skills Market Research Brand Development Graduate Programs

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

London College of Fashion

Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Fashion Design Technology

2007 - 2010

Completed a BA(Hons) in Fashion Design Technology with a focus on Menswear, gaining skills in design principles, garment construction, and industry practices.