Marketing Translation Specialist

Marketing Translation Specialist

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods. We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill's Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
Hill's Pet Nutrition is seeking a detail-oriented and linguistically skilled Marketing Translation Specialist to join the Strategic Creative Services (SCS) team. This role ensures that all localized creative assets meet Hill's high standards for language accuracy, brand tone, and regulatory compliance across global markets. Reporting to the Account Manager, the Marketing Translation Specialist will review translations, adapt copy for local markets, and verify that messaging reflects the intent of the master English copy while resonating authentically within each language and culture. The ideal candidate combines exceptional linguistic precision with an understanding of marketing, ensuring every asset — from digital campaigns to packaging support — maintains Hill's brand integrity and credibility across regions.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and proofread localized marketing copy for linguistic accuracy, tone of voice, and brand alignment across multiple regional markets.
Adapt and refine translated content to ensure it conveys the correct meaning, nuance, and emotional intent of the English master copy.
Verify product claims, disclaimers, and legal language for compliance with local market requirements in partnership with the Creative Rights & Compliance Manager.
Collaborate with copywriters and Creative Manager to maintain consistency of brand tone, terminology, and messaging across all creative channels.
Conduct final QA checks on translated layouts (e.g., social, digital, print) to confirm formatting, spacing, and linguistic integrity before publication.
Support the creation and maintenance of a regional style guide and terminology library, documenting approved translations and best practices for copy adaptation.
Partner with translation vendors or agencies to provide feedback on tone, word choice, and consistency.
Collaborate with design and account teams to ensure local-language copy fits within technical and design constraints.
Participate in cross-functional reviews to identify and resolve recurring translation or tone inconsistencies.
Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and linguistic accuracy across the regional creative workflow.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics, Translation, Communications, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in localization, translation review, or language quality assurance within a marketing or creative environment.
Native or near-native fluency in at least one key regional language (e.g., French, Spanish, etc).
Excellent command of English, with proven ability to interpret, adapt, and refine English source copy for regional audiences.
3+ years experience, in a professional context, with grammar, syntax, and linguistic nuances across multiple languages.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range $87,500.00 - $121,000.00 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.