Jessica Hisamoto

Jessica Hisamoto is an experienced Localization Project Manager currently working at Airbnb since October 2025. With a robust background in translation and project management, Jessica has been a Freelance Translator and Editor specializing in Japanese to English since August 2012. Previous roles include Senior Experience Localization Project Manager at Nike with DATAmundi from April 2022 to September 2025, and positions at Vistatec ranging from Senior Project Manager to Localization Project Manager. Additional experience includes a Translation Project Management Contractor role at the U.S. Department of State and an internship at Active Gaming Media. Jessica holds a Master’s degree in Translation and Localization Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and a Bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies from Knox College.