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| Brand |  FAST RETAILING |
|---|---|
| Location |
Ariake Headquarters: UNIQLO CITY, 1-6-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo *The location of the work may involve coming and going from one office to another for business reasons. Location may be changed to a location determined by the company, including overseas. |
| Update | Sep, 25 2025 |
Job Description
Recruitment Background
Fast Retailing (FR) is a global No.1 apparel company from Japan that is transforming its business beyond the framework of a retailer to become a "Digital Consumer Retail Company" with the mission of "changing clothes, changing common sense, and changing the world". As a graphic designer, I am leading the transformation of the apparel industry.
We are looking for a Graphic Designer who will work with us to promote and improve FR's branding on a global scale by strengthening our creative capabilities.
Outline of the department
Global Creative Lab (GCL) is responsible for improving FR's overall branding, including UNIQLO, in cooperation with creative teams in Tokyo, New York, Paris, Shanghai, and other countries around the world as FR's [creative base].
The organization consists of creative directors, editors, art directors, graphic designers, project managers, and assistants. Several people join the project team on a project-by-project basis and work in collaboration with various departments.
■ Job Description
Since the organizational mission is to "improve branding" of FR, we will handle all kinds of creative work, from shopper design to large-scale seasonal campaigns.
Specifically, we will handle the following, but not limited to, measures to improve brand value.
Various marketing and communication initiatives related to LifeWear.
Editing of LifeWear magazine.
Design of promotional materials for stores, digital, commercials, events, etc.
Planning and management of LifeWear events in various countries.
Conceptual design of new flagship stores and specific measures.
■Career Path
FR Group has several divisions both in Japan and overseas where you can demonstrate your creative skills, such as UNIQLO, GU, and other brands in addition to GCL in Japan. We offer flexible job rotations to ensure optimal performance, while taking into consideration your aspirations and aptitude.
We will consider which creative department would be the best place for you to start your career in our group as we proceed with the selection process, so we would appreciate your understanding that in some cases you may be approached for a position in another brand or department. (We will inform you in advance if this is the case.)
Required documents when applying:
Please submit your portfolio (URL submission is acceptable).
Please note that we cannot accept submissions via cloud services such as Gigafile, DropBOX, etc. due to our information security policy.
*If you find it difficult to attach the file to an e-mail even after compressing it, please save the file once to Google Drive and share the link with us.
We may ask you to submit an assignment during the selection process.
Fast Retailing (FR) is a global No.1 apparel company from Japan that is transforming its business beyond the framework of a retailer to become a "Digital Consumer Retail Company" with the mission of "changing clothes, changing common sense, and changing the world". As a graphic designer, I am leading the transformation of the apparel industry.
We are looking for a Graphic Designer who will work with us to promote and improve FR's branding on a global scale by strengthening our creative capabilities.
Outline of the department
Global Creative Lab (GCL) is responsible for improving FR's overall branding, including UNIQLO, in cooperation with creative teams in Tokyo, New York, Paris, Shanghai, and other countries around the world as FR's [creative base].
The organization consists of creative directors, editors, art directors, graphic designers, project managers, and assistants. Several people join the project team on a project-by-project basis and work in collaboration with various departments.
■ Job Description
Since the organizational mission is to "improve branding" of FR, we will handle all kinds of creative work, from shopper design to large-scale seasonal campaigns.
Specifically, we will handle the following, but not limited to, measures to improve brand value.
Various marketing and communication initiatives related to LifeWear.
Editing of LifeWear magazine.
Design of promotional materials for stores, digital, commercials, events, etc.
Planning and management of LifeWear events in various countries.
Conceptual design of new flagship stores and specific measures.
■Career Path
FR Group has several divisions both in Japan and overseas where you can demonstrate your creative skills, such as UNIQLO, GU, and other brands in addition to GCL in Japan. We offer flexible job rotations to ensure optimal performance, while taking into consideration your aspirations and aptitude.
We will consider which creative department would be the best place for you to start your career in our group as we proceed with the selection process, so we would appreciate your understanding that in some cases you may be approached for a position in another brand or department. (We will inform you in advance if this is the case.)
Required documents when applying:
Please submit your portfolio (URL submission is acceptable).
Please note that we cannot accept submissions via cloud services such as Gigafile, DropBOX, etc. due to our information security policy.
*If you find it difficult to attach the file to an e-mail even after compressing it, please save the file once to Google Drive and share the link with us.
We may ask you to submit an assignment during the selection process.
Qualifications
Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities
At least 3 years of experience in graphic design at a business company (apparel or BtoC manufacturer), advertising agency, production company, etc.
■Welcome experience, skills, and abilities
Business English skills (TOEIC score of 700 or above)
If your language skills are not up to par, but you are willing to improve them over the next few years, we encourage you to apply.
If you do not have TOEIC score, but are willing to improve your language skills over the next few years, we would like to hear from you.
■Personal Qualities We Seek
We are looking for someone who loves fashion, art, design, culture, architecture, and the city.
Those who share the FR Group's philosophy and concepts.
FR's corporate philosophy
https://www.fastretailing.com/jp/about/frway/
UNIQLO's concept
https://www.uniqlo.com/lifewear/jp/
At least 3 years of experience in graphic design at a business company (apparel or BtoC manufacturer), advertising agency, production company, etc.
■Welcome experience, skills, and abilities
Business English skills (TOEIC score of 700 or above)
If your language skills are not up to par, but you are willing to improve them over the next few years, we encourage you to apply.
If you do not have TOEIC score, but are willing to improve your language skills over the next few years, we would like to hear from you.
■Personal Qualities We Seek
We are looking for someone who loves fashion, art, design, culture, architecture, and the city.
Those who share the FR Group's philosophy and concepts.
FR's corporate philosophy
https://www.fastretailing.com/jp/about/frway/
UNIQLO's concept
https://www.uniqlo.com/lifewear/jp/
Work Condition
Company name: Fast Retailing Co.
■ Employment Status: Contract will be as a temporary employee for the first year.
Plans to switch to permanent employee after the next year (no fixed term, probationary period - 3 months)
■Annual salary
Annual salary range: 6.56 million yen - 16.2 million yen (monthly salary: 410,000 yen - 900,000 yen)
Commuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc. (*All in accordance with our company's regulations)
Bonuses: Semiannual bonus twice a year, year-end bonus (whether or not to be paid and the amount will be decided according to the company's performance and personnel evaluation)
Promotion: Twice a year (determined according to personnel evaluation)
(Not limited to the above, but will be determined based on our company's rules and regulations in consideration of annual salary and experience in previous jobs.
Working hours
Flextime system or management supervisor
Flextime system
Standard working hours per day ... 8 hours, break ... 1 hour
Core time ... 9:00 - 14:00
Flexible hours ... 6:00-9:00 and 14:00-20:00 with overtime
Supervisors
Based on the working hours of the department to which the employee belongs, and left to the employee's decision
Vacations and Vacations
2 days off per week (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays correspond to working days) Annual paid vacations, special/ congratulatory/condolence leave, childcare/nursing care leave system, etc.
In addition to paid vacations, special leave is granted in the first and second terms (the number of days granted varies depending on the employment status and the company to which the employee belongs).
Insurance
Social insurance (health insurance, employee pension, unemployment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance, and nursing care insurance)
Benefits
Employee stock ownership system, Mutual aid association system, Affiliated welfare programs, Employee discount system, Cafeteria, Exclusive shuttle bus (for commuting to Ariake office), Defined contribution pension plan (for regular employees only)
Others
We are actively recruiting mid-career workers for our group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We hope you will also check the following and consider applying.
-You may apply to multiple companies within the Fast Retailing Group at the same time. However, please note that even if you are selected for multiple companies, you will only be able to advance to the final round for one position at a time.
-We will consider your resume, interview evaluation, and other factors in the selection process and may offer you a position in a different Fast Retailing Group company.
Smoking is not permitted on the premises or indoors, and there are no smoking rooms or other smoking areas. (Smoking is prohibited during working hours, including breaks.)
■ Employment Status: Contract will be as a temporary employee for the first year.
Plans to switch to permanent employee after the next year (no fixed term, probationary period - 3 months)
■Annual salary
Annual salary range: 6.56 million yen - 16.2 million yen (monthly salary: 410,000 yen - 900,000 yen)
Commuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc. (*All in accordance with our company's regulations)
Bonuses: Semiannual bonus twice a year, year-end bonus (whether or not to be paid and the amount will be decided according to the company's performance and personnel evaluation)
Promotion: Twice a year (determined according to personnel evaluation)
(Not limited to the above, but will be determined based on our company's rules and regulations in consideration of annual salary and experience in previous jobs.
Working hours
Flextime system or management supervisor
Flextime system
Standard working hours per day ... 8 hours, break ... 1 hour
Core time ... 9:00 - 14:00
Flexible hours ... 6:00-9:00 and 14:00-20:00 with overtime
Supervisors
Based on the working hours of the department to which the employee belongs, and left to the employee's decision
Vacations and Vacations
2 days off per week (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays correspond to working days) Annual paid vacations, special/ congratulatory/condolence leave, childcare/nursing care leave system, etc.
In addition to paid vacations, special leave is granted in the first and second terms (the number of days granted varies depending on the employment status and the company to which the employee belongs).
Insurance
Social insurance (health insurance, employee pension, unemployment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance, and nursing care insurance)
Benefits
Employee stock ownership system, Mutual aid association system, Affiliated welfare programs, Employee discount system, Cafeteria, Exclusive shuttle bus (for commuting to Ariake office), Defined contribution pension plan (for regular employees only)
Others
We are actively recruiting mid-career workers for our group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We hope you will also check the following and consider applying.
-You may apply to multiple companies within the Fast Retailing Group at the same time. However, please note that even if you are selected for multiple companies, you will only be able to advance to the final round for one position at a time.
-We will consider your resume, interview evaluation, and other factors in the selection process and may offer you a position in a different Fast Retailing Group company.
Smoking is not permitted on the premises or indoors, and there are no smoking rooms or other smoking areas. (Smoking is prohibited during working hours, including breaks.)
Location
Ariake Headquarters: UNIQLO CITY, 1-6-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo
The location of the work may require travel to and from the office for work-related reasons.
Location may be changed to other locations as determined by the company, including overseas.
The location of the work may require travel to and from the office for work-related reasons.
Location may be changed to other locations as determined by the company, including overseas.
