Reason for Hiring:

“MADE FOR ALL.”
There are many different kinds of clothing in the world, but UNIQLO creates clothing with a completely new approach and delivers it to customers around the globe.
Clothing for everyone, transcending all distinctions such as nationality, age, occupation, and gender. We aim to create clothing that people around the world can easily purchase, that serves as a tool for their individual lifestyles, and that makes them look their best.
We are seeking a patternmaker to join us in creating clothing that delights customers around the world.

Department Overview:

The R&D Department is a team of experts dedicated to bringing the “LifeWear” concept—the ultimate everyday wear—to market. Our in-house designers and patternmakers are active across six global locations centered in Tokyo (Tokyo, Shanghai, Paris, London, New York, and Los Angeles).We plan products that align with people’s living environments, lifestyles, and the times, and translate designs rooted in real-world needs into the “LifeWear” concept. By continuously providing thoughtfully designed, simple clothing, we aim to improve and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through our clothing, we strive to continually drive innovation in society.

Job Description：

• For women’s apparel, you will take the lead on the entire process—from product planning to creating patterns and specifications, communicating with partner factories, reviewing samples, and launching products in collaboration with the Merchandising and Marketing departments.

In particular,

• during the product planning phase, you will gather information not only from within Japan but also from overseas to develop products that are globally competitive.
• You will propose attractive product specifications and fits for people all over the world.
• You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders—including the Merchandising, Production, and R&D departments, as well as in-house designers—to lead the creation of high-quality products.
• The scope of items includes all products sold in the women’s line—such as outerwear, bottoms, shirts, T-shirts, knitwear, innerwear, and loungewear—though your specific area of focus will be determined upon joining the company based on your areas of expertise.
• The Job Description may change within the scope of duties related to each department at headquarters due to department transfers or organizational changes.

Career Path

Depending on your aspirations and aptitude, there are diverse career opportunities available as a patternmaker, including changing item categories within the Women’s division, rotating to different gender and age groups such as Men’s and Kids’, and pursuing career development at other global locations.
[Career Example]

• After joining as a men’s patternmaker, they were recognized for their highly precise pattern development and ability to make proposals grounded in an understanding of the production floor, playing a key role as a core team member from the very beginning.

In their second year with the company, they were stationed in Shanghai—closer to the production factories—where they led the creation of high-quality products through detailed communication with partner factories based on specifications. Even now, they continue to take on the challenge of creating high-quality products for customers worldwide through collaboration with local overseas teams and production factories.

Required Knowledge/Experience/Skills

• At least 5 years of experience creating specifications and patterns for women’s apparel

　*Experience with any type of garment—including woven, knit, and jersey fabrics—is welcome.

• Work experience using CAD (pattern making)
• Excellent communication skills in Japanese (equivalent to JLPT N1)

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Work experience with CAD (grading), Excel, and Illustrator
• English proficiency: Conversational level (TOEIC 700 or higher)

*A practical skills test may be administered as part of the selection process.

Company Name

UNIQLO Co., Ltd.

Employment Type

Contract Employee (Fixed-term, with a 3-month probationary period)
(Depending on performance and evaluations during the first year of the contract period, if you meet our criteria for conversion to a regular employee, we will consider hiring you as a regular employee starting in the second year.)
* The employment contract as a contract employee will end after one year, and the contract will not be renewed
* If you are not hired as a regular employee, your employment contract will end upon expiration of the contract term

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 6.24–8.00 million yen (Monthly Salary: 390,000–500,000 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 evaluations)
• 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

Either the standard work hours system or the flex-time system
(Determined based on job duties, expected role, and assigned department; details will be provided during the job offer interview)

• Standard Work Hours System

8 hours of actual work and 1-hour break between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

• Flexible Work Hours System

Standard daily working hours: 8 hours; break: 1 hour
Core hours: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Flexible hours: 6:00–9:00 and 14:00–20:00; overtime work may occur

Holidays and Leave

Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays), annual paid leave, special and bereavement leave, childcare and family care leave systems, etc.
*Whether public holidays are considered days off in addition to the days off listed above will be specified individually in the contract for part-time employees.
*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’ Compensation Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance)

Employee Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Mutual Aid Association, Partnered Welfare Programs, Employee Discount Program, Cafeteria, Dedicated Shuttle Bus (for commuting to the Ariake Office)

Other

• Our company actively recruits mid-career professionals across various Group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We would appreciate it if you could review the information below and consider applying.
• Within the Fast Retailing Group, you may apply to multiple companies simultaneously. However, please note that even if the selection process proceeds with multiple companies, you can only advance to the final selection stage for one position at a time.
• Based on your submitted resume and interview performance, we may suggest other companies or positions within the Fast Retailing Group.
• Secondhand Smoke Policy: Smoking is prohibited on the premises and indoors; 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
*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.