Shipboard Graphic Designer and Translator (Japanese Speaking)

Department: Guest Svc

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Description

By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Princess Cruises' internal Talent Acquisition team.
A professional recruiter will contact you shortly if your qualifications align with our hiring requirements.
As the world's leading cruise line, we understand that our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members.
We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe. 

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can. 

As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

Key Responsibilities

• The Graphic Designer Translator is responsible for overseeing the production of translated materials and collateral printed on board, ensuring product quality standards are met or exceeded. They follow the Print Shop's work flow and routines to meet deadlines set by onboard management or as necessary for the itinerary/voyage. 
• The Graphic Designer Translator coordinates the proofreading process for translated printed collateral, provides ongoing support to onboard departments, creates comprehensive handover notes, and updates current pieces of translated collateral for shoreside management approval. 
• The Graphic Designer Translator works with the Printer to ensure translated materials are produced in tandem with their English versions, liaises with onboard departments, prepares for seasonal and special occasion materials, allocates sufficient time for proofreading, and provides completed templates and files for pre-press preparation. 
• The Graphic Designer Translator ensures customer service standards are met for every passenger and crew interaction, ensuring commitment to the Company's Core Values and CRUISE program. They anticipate the needs of internal customers, address and resolve issues, troubleshoot issues, and provide production updates to ensure deadlines are met.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as a Translator, Interpreter or similar role.
• Fluency in English and Japanese Languages.
• Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
• Good knowledge of content editing tools.
• Time-management skills

Personal Characteristics

• Understanding of the foundation of customer service; ability and willingness to excel in delivering outstanding service to our passengers and crew. 
• Organized, detail-oriented, and dedicated to ensuring all work is accurate. Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities. 
• Strong and personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality. 
• Willingness to embrace the Company’s Core Values and customer service ethic. 
• Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment. 
• Ability to adapt and adjust to a variety of circumstances. 
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

Princess Cruises offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, single cabin accommodations, meals, exceptional amenities, and extensive learning and recreational programs available to all of our teammates. 
Regardless of rank or role, we are all one Princess team. Princess Cruises is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.