Translate a 6,000-word mobile app and help centre into Urdu

Project overview

We are localising our learning app for Pakistani users. The interface text, notifications and help pages need to be translated into natural Urdu that everyday users understand, not literal word-for-word translation.

What you will deliver

• Complete translation of about 6,000 words
• Consistent glossary of app terms
• Correct handling of placeholders and variables
• Right-to-left formatting notes for developers
• Short list of questions or unclear strings
• Final proofreading pass

What we are looking for

• Native Urdu speaker with excellent English
• Previous app or software localisation work
• Attention to detail and consistency
• Willingness to follow a style guide

Project scope

The work listed above is the full scope of this translation job. If you think something important is missing, please say so in your proposal instead of adding or removing it quietly. Anything beyond the list will be handled as a separate, clearly priced request.

Keeping in contact

Quick replies make a translation job run smoothly, so we answer within a day and hope you will too. We will confirm anything important in writing, and ask you to do the same. If a voice or video call would be faster, we are happy to arrange one.

Notes on the deliverables

We will check 'final proofreading pass' carefully against the brief, so please double-check it before you deliver. If you know a better way to handle 'consistent glossary of app terms', we are open to hearing your suggestion in your proposal. For 'short list of questions or unclear strings', please send the result in a clearly named file or link so that we can review it easily. For 'correct handling of placeholders and variables', please send the result in a clearly named file or link so that we can review it easily. For 'complete translation of about 6,000 words', please send the result in a clearly named file or link so that we can review it easily. For 'right-to-left formatting notes for developers', please send the result in a clearly named file or link so that we can review it easily.

Changes after delivery

Two rounds of reasonable revisions are included in the fixed price. To keep revisions efficient, we will gather all comments before sending them. Errors or missed instructions will be fixed without using up a revision.

When you will be reachable

You are free to organise your own time, as long as the translation is delivered as agreed. Please tell us in your proposal when you are normally online. Please let us know in advance about holidays or other commitments that could affect the schedule.

How we imagine the process

We suggest starting with a short kickoff conversation to agree on the details and answer your questions. Next, please share an early version or plan of the translation so we can confirm you are on the right track. After final changes we will approve the result and pay straight away.

Selection process

We look at similar past projects, the quality of your proposal and whether you can meet the deadline. Price matters only within the fixed budget; reliability and quality matter more. We may ask shortlisted applicants a few questions or for a very small sample.

Quality expectations

We care about quality more than speed. Please deliver only original work that does not infringe anyone's rights. Before you deliver, please re-read the brief and check each item on the list as if you were the customer.

Privacy of our information

Parts of the material for this job are private to our business. Please keep them confidential and use them only for this job. After delivery, we are normally happy for you to display the final work once sensitive details are removed.

Long-term potential

We are a growing business and expect more work like this translation in the coming months. Reliable freelancers will be our first choice for the next projects. We also reward good work with honest reviews and referrals to other businesses we know.

What you can expect from us

We will share the information, files and examples we already have as soon as you are hired. If something you need is missing, we will try to find it or agree on a sensible alternative. We want you to be able to focus on doing excellent work.

The freelancer we want

We are looking for an experienced specialist who can advise us, not just follow instructions. We like freelancers who ask questions when something is unclear. We are a small team and would like a long-term working relationship with the right person.

Tips for a strong application

The best applications are short, specific and honest. Tell us about a similar project and what you learned from it. Please do not copy and paste the same message to every job.

Who we are

We are a small, friendly business that values clear communication and fair treatment of freelancers. We respect your time, give clear instructions and pay promptly for approved work. We believe the best results come from partnership, not from treating each other as customer and supplier.

How to apply

To help us choose quickly, please include the following in your proposal:

• One or two examples of similar work you have completed
• A short description of how you would approach this translation
• The date you could start and finish
• Any questions you have about the brief

Proposals that are copied and pasted without reading the job will be ignored.