German Sub Editor

NET-A-PORTER delivers incredible fashion for incredible women. As the world's leading luxury retailer with the most authoritative product edit globally, the site offers the ultimate curation of fashion from the most coveted designer brands, the most exceptional assortment of fine watches and precious jewelry, and more than 200 specialist beauty brands. Its discerning edit places special emphasis on highlighting the creativity and promise of the next generation of fashion talent via the Vanguard, a program for emerging brands. Consideration for environmental and social impact increasingly shapes the product offering, and the launch of the NET SUSTAIN platform, was created to showcase brands that place sustainability at the core of their product. Uniting content and commerce to deliver an immersive and inspiring customer experience, NET-A-PORTER speaks to a global community and features a dedicated editorial vertical with PORTER, which is renowned for its award-winning content featuring a diverse range of incredible women.

NET-A-PORTER champions unparalleled customer service offering express worldwide shipping to more than 170 countries including same or next-day delivery to the UK, US, Hong Kong, Germany, France, Australia and Singapore, a seamless shopping experience across all devices, luxurious packaging, easy returns and a multi-lingual customer care and personal shopping team that is available 24/7, 365 days a year. A pioneer of personal shopping and client relations services for the digital era in 2000, NET-A-PORTER continues to innovate and strengthen its offering, with virtual styling, invitation only digital exclusives, and a world class suite of specialized offers for EIPs, (Extremely Important People), the brand's most loyal and valuable customers. NET-A-PORTER is part of YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP.

NET-A-PORTER are now seeking a talented German Writer/Sub-Editor to join the team. Some of the essentials for you to know are:

Location: Westfield office in London

Department Size: 15

Reporting into: Translations Manager

Direct reports: NA

Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:

• Performance bonus schemes dependant on the type of role you are in
• A pension that both you and the company contribute too
• A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets
• Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Flexible working
• A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other

Here is a breakdown of what you'll be doing:

The Writer/ Sub Editor will be required to translate and sub translated copy (English to German) across all aspects of NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER, from apps to press and marketing initiatives & campaigns, printed projects and editorial content.

• Translate marketing and editorial copy from English into German in a way that remains faithful to the original content, recreating Net-A-Porter's and Mr Porter's authoritative voice
• Subbing features: checking accuracy, cutting copy to fit, proofing copy, checking all pages and links for the website, iPad and iPhone apps
• Adapting heads and sells to suit German readership and sense-checking copy throughout
• Subbing marketing and editorial copy, email and general site copy
• Subbing special projects as required e.g. video, printed projects
• Working with the rest of the translations team to ensure all deadlines are met
• Working closely with the site trading team / Web production
• Covering for the German Chief Sub Editor when away
• Gain an insight into the German fashion market and the typical consumer to continuously improve the German content

The type of person we are looking for:

• Experience copywriting or translating within the fashion or a related industry
• Fluent in English and German (Native level) both written and spoken
• Good understanding of InDesign and working knowledge of Photoshop

• Good understanding and working knowledge of Figma and TMS Phrase Software

• PC and Mac literate
• Some experience of CMS systems is beneficial
• Able to manage a changing workload effectively to meet daily deadlines
• A good communicator who can work well in a busy team
• An understanding of the German-speaking and international fashion industry and the luxury market

From the moment you join the YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV.

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.

Experience Level: Associate

Workplace Type: Hybrid