I help B2B SaaS and product teams ship faster by reducing communication friction. Nine years across Indonesia, Germany, and Japan taught me to ship across cultures without slowing down. I've built UX copy systems and content strategy for teams at scale, from onboarding to product announcements to internal alignment.
What I deliver:
→ UX copy and microcopy that doesn't need rework (you ship first, not fifth)
→ Content strategy that connects product clarity to user adoption
→ Cross-team alignment on messaging (less back-and-forth, faster decisions)
→ Practical documentation and content systems teams can maintain
Some results:
• Reduced feature announcement revision cycles from 8 rounds to 2 for a product team (40% faster to ship)
• Built onboarding flows that improved user completion by 35% through clearer language alone
• Restructured product docs that became the source of truth across 3 departments (reduced redundant communication)
• Rapid content iteration for teams shipping across Japan, Germany, and English-speaking markets
Tools & methods: UX writing systems, content audits, multilingual product strategy, AI-assisted research (not replacement), Figma, documentation systems, cross-functional alignment workshops.
I work with international product teams who need to ship fast without rework. Fluent in English and Indonesian, functional in Japanese and German, so I adapt messaging across markets and cultures without slowing you down.
If you need someone who can lead UX strategy end to end, from onboarding to product announcements to team alignment, let's talk.
Content Strategy
Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing Strategy
Branding & Marketing
Brand Strategy
UX Writing
Copywriting
Brand Identity
UGC
Design & Usability Research
User Experience Strategy
Visual Communication
AI Content Creation
Generative AI Prompt Engineering
Video Editing & Production
Ishii M.
Tokyo, Japan
$35/hr
5.0
5 jobs
I help clients turn English content, AI-generated drafts, and rough Japanese copy into clear, natural, publication-ready Japanese.
I am a native Japanese translator and editor with a background in publishing, literature, education, healthcare-related content, and English-to-Japanese localization. My focus is not only on whether a translation is technically correct, but also on tone, flow, nuance, readability, consistency, and whether the final Japanese feels appropriate for its audience.
My strengths are especially relevant for:
- literary, narrative, and nonfiction translation
- educational and language-learning materials
- Japanese editing and translation refinement
- AI translation review and post-editing
- subtitles, scripts, and reader-facing content
- healthcare-related and professional content
- Japanese-language research and source-based summaries for English-speaking clients
I studied modern literature and French literature at the University of Tokyo. This literary background helps me evaluate style, voice, subtext, rhythm, and subtle differences in expression — especially for fiction, memoir, interviews, educational content, and other reader-facing materials.
I previously worked on NHK-affiliated English-learning materials for Japanese learners, including radio program textbooks, conversation phrases, workbook-style exercises, lesson structures, headings, and interview articles. In that role, I edited and adapted content created with native English instructors, coordinated with instructors and producers, and shaped educational content into clear, engaging materials for learners.
I also created and edited healthcare-related promotional content for physicians and pharmaceutical clients, including disease awareness content, doctor-facing video scripts, and marketing materials for healthcare professionals. This work required accuracy, careful wording, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
Recent freelance work includes English-to-Japanese creative translation for a science-fiction novel, literary nonfiction/memoir-style translation, and Japanese review of AI-assisted or draft translations for natural tone and readability.
I can help with:
- English-to-Japanese translation and localization
- Japanese proofreading, editing, and rewriting
- AI translation review and post-editing
- fiction, memoir, and narrative translation review
- subtitles and scripts
- educational and language-learning content
- articles, web/app copy, and reader-facing content
- healthcare-related content for professional audiences
- Japanese-language research, source gathering, and English summaries
I am comfortable working with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, spreadsheet-based translation review, style guides, terminology checks, and tone/consistency review.
Before freelancing, I worked at Accenture, which strengthened my professional communication, research, and structured thinking skills.
My goal is to make Japanese content not just correct, but clear, natural, and compelling — with the right tone for the reader, medium, and purpose.
Content Editing
Proofreading
English to Japanese Translation
Localization
Content Writing
Copy Editing
Market Research
Report Writing
Hikaru K.
Tokyo, Japan
$30/hr
5.0
6 jobs
I’m a Tokyo-based creative director, influencer, and content strategist with over 20 years of experience. I’ve built a personal brand called “DiCoprio,” attracting more than 60,000 followers across platforms.
I specialize in viral video content for YouTube and Instagram, with a strong focus on Italian-speaking audiences. My services include AI-powered storytelling, video editing, and brand development.
If you’re looking for a creator who doesn’t just deliver content — but builds influence and impact — I’m your guy.
Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, WordPress, ChatGPT, ElevenLabs, HeyGen, and more.
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