Company Description Stella International Holdings Limited is a leading developer and manufacturer of quality casual and fashion footwear, listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2007. Established in 1982, the company partners with many of the world's top footwear brands and high-fashion labels, offering integrated design, development, and manufacturing services. Stella has grown into a global organization with over 75,000 employees, major factories across China, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and offices in Hong Kong, Taichung, Taipei, Shanghai, Paris, and Venice. The company also operates its own retail brands, including Stella Luna, What For, JKJY by Stella, and joint-venture brand Pierre Balmain, serving both the Chinese and global markets. Stella is ISO-9002 certified and continues to expand its international presence and reputation for quality and innovation.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Mandarin Interpreter and Translator based in Solo. The role involves providing accurate, real-time interpretation between Mandarin and local or international languages during meetings, factory visits, trainings, and other business activities. The interpreter and translator will translate written documents such as emails, reports, technical specifications, and product-related materials, ensuring clarity, consistency, and cultural appropriateness. Daily tasks include supporting communication between management, local teams, and overseas stakeholders, preparing translated materials in advance of meetings, and following up on any language-related clarifications. The role also includes maintaining confidentiality, building subject-matter familiarity within footwear manufacturing and operations, and supporting cross-cultural understanding to facilitate efficient collaboration.
Qualifications
- Strong language skills in Mandarin and at least one other working language (such as English and/or Indonesian), including excellent listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities.
- Proven experience in interpretation (consecutive and/or simultaneous) and written translation in a business or industrial environment, ideally within manufacturing or footwear-related sectors.
- Ability to understand and convey technical and operational terminology related to production processes, quality control, and corporate communication.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency in translated materials, with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Comfort working on-site in a factory and office environment, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
- Relevant education such as a diploma or bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Languages, Communication, International Relations, or a related field is preferred.
- Proficiency in standard office software and communication tools; familiarity with translation or terminology management tools is an advantage.
- Professional demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in all interpretation and translation work
