Junior Document Formatter - Japanese Speaker

Freshers encouraged to apply!OVERVIEWThe position of Junior Document Formatter is a key player at TransPerfect and is responsible for the formatting and recreation of Microsoft or Adobe documents. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual who has strong computer skills that are balanced with experience in type, composition and document layout.DESCRIPTIONResponsible for the recreation or conversion of PDF documents into Microsoft Word for the preflight process to prepare for translationAssist in proper preflight of files for Project Managers and other Production team members in other offices and time zones to ensure project deadlines are metDevelop a thorough understanding of leading, tracking, paragraph/character styles and fontsUpdate and maintain multiple databases to properly track status and time spent on projectsProvide technical support as needed including but not limited to, file format problems, troubleshooting, etcUsing required tools and following required processesREQUIRED SKILLSMust possess a strong attention to detailPrioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentAbility to maintain professionalism in all situations under tight deadlinesExcellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English and JapaneseWork well with people from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures, build relationships with co-workers, work as part of a team, and commit to a high level of serviceMust be willing to learn new skills, be open to challenges and thrive on successREQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSAdvanced knowledge of MS Office and Adobe software productsDESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE50 wpm typingPrior translation or layout industry experienceExposure to Adobe/ABBYY/OCR software