Hi, I'm Elsa Bigestans, a media linguist and digital creative specializing in subtitling, translation, and cross-media production for streaming platforms. I thrive on turning language into accessible, engaging media experiences through precise timing, quality control, and thoughtful localization. Collaborating with translators, project managers and clients, I bridge language and media teams to deliver marketing-friendly subtitling, MTPE, transcription and creative design. I work across Adobe Creative Suite, subtitle tools, and design platforms to create polished content that resonates with diverse audiences.…

Elsa Bigestans

Hi, I'm Elsa Bigestans, a media linguist and digital creative specializing in subtitling, translation, and cross-media production for streaming platforms. I thrive on turning language into accessible, engaging media experiences through precise timing, quality control, and thoughtful localization. Collaborating with translators, project managers and clients, I bridge language and media teams to deliver marketing-friendly subtitling, MTPE, transcription and creative design. I work across Adobe Creative Suite, subtitle tools, and design platforms to create polished content that resonates with diverse audiences.…

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Hi, I’m Elsa Bigestans, a media linguist and digital creative specializing in subtitling, translation, and cross-media production for streaming platforms. I thrive on turning language into accessible, engaging media experiences through precise timing, quality control, and thoughtful localization.

Collaborating with translators, project managers and clients, I bridge language and media teams to deliver marketing-friendly subtitling, MTPE, transcription and creative design. I work across Adobe Creative Suite, subtitle tools, and design platforms to create polished content that resonates with diverse audiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Swedish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Catalan; Valencian
Beginner
Latvian
Beginner

Work Experience

Territory supervisor at Pixelogic Media
August 1, 2020 - Present
Supervises content for streaming service; cross-asset controlling, team leading and scheduling. In-territory lead and go-to person for translators, project managers and client. Sourcing and onboarding.
Founder, media linguist & digital designer at Self-employed (EBig Media)
May 1, 2020 - Present
Marketing related translations and subtitling (time coding/template creation, translation, transcription, QC, SDH/CC, MTPE).
Internal/external media linguist at TransPerfect
May 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Translation, MTPE and QC of marketing related text material and audiovisual content (transcription and subtitling). Bridging the gap between the in-house translation and media department, focusing on both marketing and subtitling. Both in-house and freelance.
Audiovisual translator at ZOO Digital
October 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Translation of subtitles for media content. Freelance.
In-house translator at Pierce AB
December 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025
3 month project including translation and post editing of product information for XLmoto and 24mx.
Translator at One Hour Translation
September 1, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Translation of marketing related text material. Freelance.
Translator at One Hour Translation
October 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Translation of marketing related text material. Freelance.
Territory supervisor at Pixelogic Media (Consultant)
August 1, 2020 - Present
Supervising of content for streaming service; cross-asset controlling, team leading and scheduling. In-territory lead and go-to person for translators, project managers and client. Sourcing and onboarding.
Founder, media linguist & digital designer at Self-employed (EBig Media)
May 1, 2020 - Present
Marketing related translations and subtitling (time coding/template creation, translation, transcription, QC, SDH/CC, MTPE).
Internal/external media linguist at TransPerfect
May 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025
Translation, MTPE and QC of marketing related text material and audiovisual content (transcription and subtitling). Bridging the gap between the in-house translation and media department, focusing on both marketing and subtitling.
Audiovisual translator at ZOO Digital
October 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025
Translation of subtitles for media content. Freelance.
In-house translator at Pierce AB
December 1, 2018 - September 16, 2025
3 month project including translation and post editing of product information for XLmoto and 24mx.
Translator at One Hour Translation
September 1, 2015 - September 16, 2025
Translation of marketing related text material. Freelance.
Translator at One Hour Translation
October 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025
Translation of marketing related text material. Freelance.

Education

Latvian language proficiency I-III at Stockholm University
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Netflix DTT Program Training at Netflix/Sublime Subtitling
July 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Linguist Certification (TLC) at TransPerfect
June 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Bachelor’s degree, Informatics at Kristianstad University
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2017
Vector graphics, 15 hp at Uppsala University
March 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Catalan, A1 at Centre d’Estudis, Catalunya
January 1, 2013 - April 1, 2013
Secondary education at Tollare folkhögskola
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2010
Latvian language proficiency I-III at Stockholm University
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Netflix DTT Program Training at Netflix/Sublime Subtitling
July 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025
Linguist Certification (TLC) at TransPerfect
June 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Bachelor’s degree, Informatics at Kristianstad University
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2017
Vector graphics, 15 hp at Uppsala University
March 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Catalan, A1 at Centre d’Estudis, Catalunya
January 1, 2013 - April 1, 2013
Secondary education at Tollare folkhögskola
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2010

Qualifications

Linguist Certification (TLC)
June 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Linguist Certification (TLC)
June 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Other

Skills

Experience Level