■Recruitment Background
"MADE FOR ALL." While there are many types of clothing in the world, UNIQLO embraces a completely new concept of apparel.
Clothing for everyone, transcending all distinctions of nationality, age, occupation, or gender. We aim to create clothing that people worldwide can easily purchase, serving as tools for their lifestyles and making them look their best.
The R&D Department is a team of experts who bring our "LifeWear" concept to life through actual products. We are seeking new members to further evolve the creation of clothing that embodies this "LifeWear" philosophy.

■Organizational Overview
The R&D Department is the central hub for garment creation, staffed by designers and patternmakers.

■Job Description
・Apparel design work (Boys', Girls', Baby)
・Product research
・Presenting proposals at product meetings
・New product development, product line planning, seasonal and monthly styling
*The Job Description may change within the scope of tasks related to each department at headquarters due to department transfers or organizational changes.

■Career Path
Upon joining, you will be assigned to a team responsible for one of the above items. Depending on your aptitude, there is a possibility of transfer to another team.

■Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience
・Experience designing for women's, baby, girls', or boys' apparel. (5+ years of practical experience)
　※Candidates with women's wear experience who are interested in girls' or baby wear are also welcome.
・Experience managing the entire process from product planning to design to mass production. (Experience designing, placing factory orders, and producing products)

■Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience
・Language proficiency is not required, but candidates willing to acquire English skills beyond everyday conversation are welcome.

※ During the selection process, you may be asked to submit past design sketches or samples. (Please manage your own information securely)

■Company Name
UNIQLO Co., Ltd.

■Employment Type
First Year: Contract Employee (Fixed-term, Probationary Period: 3 months)
(Planned conversion to regular employee after the second year)
*Employment contracts may be renewed based on the company's operational needs and the employee's performance (no automatic renewal)
*There is no limit on contract renewals (total period or number of renewals).


■Annual Salary
・Annual Salary Range: ¥6.72 million - ¥11.7 million (Monthly Salary: ¥420,000 - ¥650,000)
・Allowances: Commuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc. (※All based on company regulations)
・Bonuses: Semi-annual bonuses twice a year, year-end bonus (payment and amount determined based on company performance and personnel evaluation)
・Promotions twice a year (determined based on performance evaluation)
*Salary will be determined based on company regulations, taking into account your previous annual income and experience, in addition to the above.

■Working Hours
・Either standard working hours or flextime system. (Determined based on job duties, expected role, and assigned department; notified during the job offer interview)
・Standard Working Hours System
8 hours of actual work and 1 hour break between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM
・Flextime System
Standard daily working hours: 8 hours, Break: 1 hour
Core hours: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Flexible hours: 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Overtime work may occur)

■Holidays & Leave
Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays) Annual paid leave, special/bereavement leave, childcare/nursing care leave system, etc.
※Whether national holidays are also designated as days off in addition to the holidays listed above shall be individually stipulated in the contract for temporary employees.
*Special leave is granted separately from paid leave during the first and second half-year holidays (number of days granted varies by employment type and affiliated company).

■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, Partnered Welfare Programs, Employee Discounts, Cafeteria, Dedicated Shuttle Bus (for commuting to Ariake Office)

■Other
・Our company actively recruits mid-career hires across various group entities (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We encourage you to review the following information before considering your application.
- You may apply to multiple companies within the Fast Retailing Group simultaneously. However, please note that even if you progress in the selection process for 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 discuss opportunities with other companies or positions within the Fast Retailing Group.

・Smoking Prevention Measures: Smoking is prohibited on the premises and indoors. No designated smoking rooms are provided. (No smoking during working hours, including breaks.)

Ariake Headquarters: UNIQLO CITY, 1-6-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo
*Location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.