■Recruitment Background

Fast Retailing (hereinafter FR) operates under the mission to “change clothes, change common sense, and change the world.” Moving beyond the traditional retail framework, we are transforming our business model into a “Digital Consumer Retail Company” and leading industry transformation as the world’s No. 1 apparel company originating in Japan.
We are seeking a Graphic Designer to join our team and help drive and enhance FR’s branding on a global scale by strengthening our creative capabilities.

■ Department Overview
Global Creative Lab (hereinafter GCL) serves as FR’s [Creative Hub], collaborating with creative teams around the world—primarily in Tokyo, New York, Paris, and Shanghai—to enhance the branding of the entire FR group, including UNIQLO.
The team consists of Creative Directors, Editors, Art Directors, Graphic Designers, Project Managers, and Assistants. We form project teams of several members per assignment and work in collaboration with various departments to carry out our tasks.

■Job Description
Since the organization’s mission is to “enhance FR’s branding,” we handle all types of creative work, ranging from shopper design to large-scale initiatives such as seasonal campaigns.
Specifically, this includes the following, though we are open to handling any initiatives aimed at enhancing brand value beyond these examples.
・Various marketing and communication initiatives related to LifeWear.
・Editing of LifeWear magazine.
・Design of promotional materials required for stores, digital platforms, commercials, events, and more.
・Planning and operation of LifeWear events held in various countries.
・Concept design and implementation of specific initiatives for new flagship stores.

■Career Path
In addition to GCL in Japan, the FR Group has multiple departments both domestically and internationally—including brands such as UNIQLO and GU—where you can apply your creative skills. While taking your aspirations and aptitudes into account, we implement flexible rotations to help you perform at your best.
As we proceed with the selection process, we will consider which creative department would be the best place for you to start your career within our group. Therefore, please understand in advance that, depending on the circumstances, we may propose positions in other brands or departments. (In such cases, we will notify you in advance.)

■ Required Application Documents:
・Please submit your portfolio (URL submissions are accepted)
*Please note that due to our information security policy, we cannot accept submissions via cloud services such as GigaFile or Dropbox.
*If the file is too large to attach to an email even after compression, please save it to Google Drive and share the link with us.
・We may ask you to submit an assignment as part of the selection process.

■ Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities
・At least 3 years of practical experience in graphic design at a business company (such as an apparel company or B2C manufacturer), advertising agency, or production company

■Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities
・Business English proficiency (TOEIC score of 700 or higher is preferred)
*Even if your language proficiency does not currently meet the requirements, please feel free to apply if you are committed to improving your skills over the next few years.
*Please include your TOEIC score (or other proof of English proficiency, or a statement indicating your commitment to improving your language skills) when applying.

■ Ideal Candidate
・Individuals who love fashion, art, design, culture, architecture, and the city
・Individuals who resonate with 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/

■Company Name: Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.
■Employment Type: We plan to hire you as a contract employee for the first year
Planned transition to full-time employee status starting the following fiscal year (indefinite term, with a 3-month probationary period)

■Annual Salary
・Annual Salary Range: 6.56 million yen – 16.20 million yen (Monthly Salary: 410,000 yen – 900,000 yen)
・Allowances: Commuting allowance, overtime pay, etc. (※All subject to company regulations)
・Bonuses: Semi-annual bonuses twice a year, year-end bonus (eligibility and amount determined based on company performance and performance evaluation)
・Promotions twice a year (determined based on performance evaluations)
*Salary will be determined based on company regulations, taking into account your previous annual income and experience, and is not limited to the figures listed above.

■ Working Hours
Flexible work hours or managerial/supervisory roles
・Flexible work hours
　Standard daily working hours: 8 hours; Break: 1 hour
　Core hours: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
　Flexible hours…6:00 AM–9:00 AM and 2:00 PM–8:00 PM (Overtime work may occur)

・Supervisors
　Based on the working hours of the employee’s department, with the decision left to the employee

■ Holidays and Leave
Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays; national holidays are working days) Annual paid leave, special leave (including bereavement leave), childcare and nursing care leave systems, etc.
*In addition to paid leave, special leave is granted in the first and second halves of the fiscal year (the number of days granted varies depending on employment status and the company to which the employee belongs)

■Insurance Coverage
Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees' Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance, Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance)

■Employee Benefits
Employee stock ownership plan, mutual aid association, partner welfare programs, employee discount program, cafeteria, dedicated shuttle bus (for commuting to the Ariake office), defined contribution pension plan (full-time employees only)

■Other
・We actively recruit mid-career professionals across our group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We would appreciate it if you could review the information below and consider applying.
- You may apply to multiple companies within the Fast Retailing Group simultaneously. However, please note that even if the selection process proceeds at multiple companies, you can only advance to the final selection stage for one position at a time.
- Based on your submitted resume and interview evaluations, we may suggest other positions or companies within the Fast Retailing Group.
・Measures Against Secondhand Smoke: Smoking is generally prohibited on the premises and indoors, and we do not have designated smoking rooms. (Smoking is prohibited during working hours, including break times.)

Ariake Headquarters: 1-6-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, UNIQLO CITY
*Please note that your work location may require travel between offices depending on business needs.
*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.