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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Formlabs's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Formlabs's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Formlabs
- low 0 stale, 1 reposted of 204 open
- Hiring momentum
- 352 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Formlabs's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Formlabs.
About this role
As a Freelance German Translator at Formlabs, you will be responsible for post-editing English marketing materials and product UIs translated by AI into German. Your role will involve ensuring the accuracy and quality of translations, providing feedback to enhance source content, and localizing video content. You will also manage the German termbase and translation memory while researching specialized terminology to ensure precise translations.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Formlabs as an employer.
What you need
- Native-level German proficiency (C2)
- Impeccable grammar and exceptional English communication skills (written and verbal)
- At least 2 years of experience in translation and editing
- Understanding of marketing communication style, tone, and brand strategy
- Familiarity with CAT tools (e.g., memoQ, XTM, Trados, Memsource)
- Ability to convey complex technical and non-technical concepts clearly and concisely
Nice to have
- Experience with SEO/AI Search Optimization
- Knowledge of manufacturing tools like 3D printers or CAD/CAM solutions
Worth weighing
- Freelance position may imply variable workload and income stability
- Focus on AI post-editing suggests reliance on technology rather than traditional translation methods
- Role involves technical content which may require specialized knowledge
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Listed by Formlabs on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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