I am an accomplished, highly-skilled certified translator & copywriter specializing in English, French, and German into Italian, with extensive experience in luxury segments such as beauty, perfumery, fashion, and hospitality. I help premium businesses create a trustful and lasting relationship with their clients through refined words and the right tone of voice. You can trust me to deliver well-researched, fluent, and high-quality translations that truly resonate with your audience. With over 19 years of experience, I’ve contributed to various luxury brands and projects, providing translation, transcreation, copywriting, and interpreting services. I enjoy collaborating with discerning clients and continuous learning to refine my skills and offer the best linguistic solutions tailored to the luxury industry.

Ileana Cari

I am an accomplished, highly-skilled certified translator & copywriter specializing in English, French, and German into Italian, with extensive experience in luxury segments such as beauty, perfumery, fashion, and hospitality. I help premium businesses create a trustful and lasting relationship with their clients through refined words and the right tone of voice. You can trust me to deliver well-researched, fluent, and high-quality translations that truly resonate with your audience. With over 19 years of experience, I’ve contributed to various luxury brands and projects, providing translation, transcreation, copywriting, and interpreting services. I enjoy collaborating with discerning clients and continuous learning to refine my skills and offer the best linguistic solutions tailored to the luxury industry.

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I am an accomplished, highly-skilled certified translator & copywriter specializing in English, French, and German into Italian, with extensive experience in luxury segments such as beauty, perfumery, fashion, and hospitality. I help premium businesses create a trustful and lasting relationship with their clients through refined words and the right tone of voice. You can trust me to deliver well-researched, fluent, and high-quality translations that truly resonate with your audience.

With over 19 years of experience, I’ve contributed to various luxury brands and projects, providing translation, transcreation, copywriting, and interpreting services. I enjoy collaborating with discerning clients and continuous learning to refine my skills and offer the best linguistic solutions tailored to the luxury industry.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Translator & proofreader, transcreator, copywriter, interpreter at Studio Traduzioni & Interpretariato Ileana Cari
January 1, 2006 - Present
Responsible for translation and proofreading across various luxury segments such as cosmeceuticals, organic/vegan beauty products, wellness treatments, beauty equipment, cosmetics & perfumery, luxury hospitality and travel, luxury yachts, fashion & accessories, jewelry and watchmaking. Also performed consecutive interpreting at exhibitions including Cosmoprof, Cosmetica, Sana, and Esxence across more than 10 editions.
Senior Translator & transcreator at BestSecret
January 1, 2024 - Present
Contributor and consultant for the Italian market focusing on translation, transcreation, post-editing, and UX writing.
Copywriter at Vegan Set
January 1, 2022 - Present
Contributor and consultant creating content related to various luxury vegan hotels, restaurants, and other brands.
Beauty Content writer at Farfetch
January 1, 2021 - Present
Italian translator for the launch of the beauty sector. Responsible for translation and post-editing of luxury products in fashion & accessories, jewelry, watchmaking, and perfumery.
Beauty Content Writer at Farfetch
January 1, 2006 - Present
Beauty content writer for luxury products, responsible for creating on-brand content across beauty categories, ensuring accuracy, tone of voice and engagement.
Senior Translator & Content Creator at BestSecret
January 1, 2024 - Present
Senior translator and content creator for luxury product content; translator and post-editor for fashion, jewelry, watchmaking, perfume; focuses on tone of voice and post-editing.
Contributor & Consultant (Italian Market) at Various luxury brands
January 1, 2024 - Present
Translation, transcription and post-editing; UX writing for Italian market; creation of marketing materials for luxury brands (including Moroccan campaigns).
Founder/Owner; Translator & Interpreter at Studio Traduzione & Interpretariato Ileana Cari
January 1, 2006 - Present
Founded translation studio offering translation and interpretation services for luxury brands across beauty, fashion & accessories, jewelry, watchmaking, hospitality and wellness.
Beauty Content Writer at Farfetch
January 1, 2006 - Present
Created beauty content for luxury products; collaborated with brand teams for editorial materials and product descriptions; ongoing since 2006.
Content Writer/Translator at Rivoli Genève
January 1, 2024 - Present
Italian website content and marketing materials; ensured compliance with Italian laws; ongoing since 2024.
Translator & Post-editor at Freelance – Luxury goods sector
January 1, 2006 - Present
Translated and post-edited different luxury products (fashion & accessories, jewelry, watchmaking, hospitality).
Copywriter / Content Writer at Beauty Disrupted
January 1, 2022 - Present
Italian website and Facebook/Instagram posts for Beauty Disrupted.
Content & Marketing Writer at Rivoli Genève
January 1, 2024 - Present
Italian website and marketing materials.
Content & Marketing Writer at Morocco Luxury Brands
January 1, 2024 - Present
Marketing materials translation and writing for Moroccan luxury brands.
Content & Marketing Writer at Resort in Switzerland
January 1, 2024 - Present
Website & marketing materials for a Swiss luxury resort.

Education

BA at Università degli Studi di Parma
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002
BA at Università degli Studi di Parma
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002
Bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages at Università degli Studi di Parma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Languages at Università degli Studi di Parma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master in Translation & Communication in the Luxury Sector at Università degli Studi di Parma
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Master in Translation & Communication in the Luxury Sector at LVMCertificate
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025

Qualifications

Certified Copywriter
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Master in Translation & Communication in the Luxury sector
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Inside LVMH Certificate (30 hrs)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Parole di Moda (152 hrs)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Certified Copywriter
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Master in Translation & Communication in the Luxury sector
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Inside LVMH Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Master in Translation & Communication in the Luxury Sector
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Certified Copywriter
January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Languages
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master in Translation & Communication in the Luxury Sector
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
CPD Courses (Foreign Languages & Translation)
January 1, 2006 - October 15, 2025
Certified Copywriter
January 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment