Literary Translators Wanted - For all Indian languages

Job Description : Literary Translator (Contract, Remote)

About Langscape

Langscape (Ailaysa Group Company) is a distinguished translation agency with 25 years of experience serving global companies, governments, and art and literary organizations. We are committed to delivering exceptional translation services that bridge cultures and languages with precision and artistry.

Position Overview

We are seeking talented literary translators for an exciting upcoming project. This is a full-time, remote contract position offering monthly compensation. We welcome applications from translators specializing in any of the following Indian languages.

The types of books include fiction and nonfiction, classics and modern, and children literature.

Languages Required

English

Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali, Odia, Marathi, Assamese, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bhojpuri, Konkani

Key Responsibilities

• Translate literary works from source language (mostly English) to target language (mostly any one of the Indian languages) while preserving the author's voice, style, and intent
• Maintain the cultural nuances, idiomatic expressions, and emotional depth of the original text
• Conduct thorough research to ensure accuracy in historical, cultural, and contextual references
• Collaborate with editors and project managers to refine translations
• Meet project deadlines while maintaining high quality standards
• Revise and refine translations based on feedback from editorial reviews
• Ensure consistency in terminology and style throughout long-form literary works

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Key Competencies

Contract Details

Application Requirements

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application materials to info@langscape.com, with subject line : Literary Translation (Source >

Target)

Application Deadline : 15 Oct 2025

Langscape is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.