Reason for Hiring

At UNIQLO, in addition to traditional communication focused on paid media such as promotions and advertising, we place great importance on disseminating information through earned media centered on PR and digital channels. We are developing and implementing new communication strategies that make an impact on society on a global scale and are embraced worldwide. The PR organization plays a central role in this effort, and we are seeking PR professionals capable of planning and executing a variety of communication strategies.

Department Overview

The PR Team develops and executes PR and communication plans designed to increase awareness of UNIQLO’s products and various projects—such as collaboration initiatives—and drive sales growth. We aim to help customers worldwide understand, through the media and stakeholders, that UNIQLO is a brand with a unique approach to apparel design unlike any other, and to turn them into fans of “LifeWear,” the concept behind UNIQLO’s product development.

Job Description

Based on the “LifeWear” brand concept, you will plan and execute communication strategies for various products and projects.
Specifically, this will involve the following:

• Collaborating with UNIQLO PR representatives in each country to develop country-specific PR strategies
• Planning and executing domestic and international events and promotions, such as exhibitions and preview events
• Building cooperative relationships with various media outlets (including newspapers, TV, and publishers) and diverse stakeholders
• Visualizing the effectiveness of PR activities and ensuring accurate internal feedback on external feedback and insights
• The Job Description may change within the scope of duties related to each department at headquarters due to departmental transfers or organizational changes.

Position Highlights

As a global brand with over 2,000 stores across 26 countries and regions, including Japan, this role can be described as the “face of the brand” for UNIQLO. As a PR representative at headquarters, you will lead the planning and execution of communication initiatives that disseminate information on a global stage. This is a high-impact role that involves expanding brand value from a global perspective, increasing our fan base, and driving dramatic business growth.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities

(1) Experience in any of the following

• PR or marketing experience at a company in the cosmetics, consumer goods, or luxury goods industries
• Experience with PR projects for B2C products at a PR agency
• Experience in marketing, advertising, or sales at a publishing company, advertising agency, TV station, record label, or film distribution company

(2) TOEIC score of 700 or higher, or equivalent English proficiency (for use in internal and external meetings and emails)

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• A deep understanding of culture and trends—not limited to fashion, but also including books, art, and music
• Relationships with key figures in various media industries

Employment Type

Full-time Employee (Permanent Position, with a 3-month probationary period)

Company Name

UNIQLO Co., Ltd.

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 7.04 million yen – 13.5 million yen (Monthly Salary: 440,000 yen – 750,000 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

Flexible work schedule or supervisory position

• Flexible work schedule

Standard daily working hours: 8 hours; Break: 1 hour
Core hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Flexible hours…6:00 AM–9:00 AM and 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; Overtime may be required

• Supervisors

Based on the working hours of the employee’s department; left to the employee’s discretion

Holidays and Leave

Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays; national holidays are workdays) Annual paid leave, special leave and bereavement leave, childcare and family 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’ Compensation Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance)

Employee Benefits and Programs

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

Other

• Our company actively recruits mid-career candidates across various Group entities (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 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 performance, we may suggest other companies or positions within the Fast Retailing Group.

• Measures Against Secondhand Smoke: 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.