Recruitment Background
To enrich people's lives and the world through fashion. We believe that this is g.u.'s mission and raison d'etre. This is the mission and raison d'etre of GU. Under the brand message of "YOUR FREEDOM," we are committed to providing our customers with the freedom to reinvent themselves. We aim to grow as a global brand on par with UNIQLO by refining our strengths of "fashion x practicality" and "high quality x low price" under the brand message of "YOUR FREEDOM".
The R&D Department, to which designers and pattern makers belong, is a group of experts who actually commercialize the above brand message. In this position, we are looking for a knit designer for womenswear in order to further evolve our clothing manufacturing.

Organization Overview
The R&D Department, to which you will be assigned, is a group of experts in the commercialization of the brand message "YOUR FREEDOM". Designers and pattern makers from all departments, including men's, women's, kids', and merchandise, work hard every day in product development to deliver fashion that all people can enjoy to the world.
After joining us in this position, you will join the Women's Design Team within the R&D Department. Each team consists of designers with specialized skills and experience in each item and material.

Job Description
General design work for women's knitwear
As we are expanding our stores overseas, it is necessary to research a wide range of global trends. The role will be to collect trend information in a timely manner, including designs, materials and colors, which will be the basis for product development, and to build an infrastructure for creating the latest products through the development of seasonal themes and design concepts.
Job Description is subject to change within the scope of work related to each department of the Division due to departmental transfers or organizational changes.

Attractiveness and career path
You will have the opportunity to work in an environment where your designs and fashions can be enjoyed by people not only in Japan but around the world. There is a possibility of overseas business trip.
The environment is close to other departments such as MD, Marketing, Production, etc., and it is very important to exchange opinions and communicate within and outside the team. The team environment is very close to other departments such as the MD, marketing, and production departments, so exchanging opinions and communicating inside and outside the team is very important.
Depending on your ability, aptitude, and motivation, you may be asked to take on management responsibilities as a leader in the future.
As GU grows into a globally accepted fashion brand, there is a possibility of overseas assignment, and you will have a chance to work globally as a designer.

Required Knowledge/Abilities/Experience
At least 5 years of experience as a designer in women's apparel and knitwear department
Able to manage the product planning, design, and production process (design, commission, and place orders with factories)
Ability to collect information on collections, markets, and various media and apply it to design

Preferred Knowledge/Abilities/Experience
We welcome those who are willing to learn English beyond daily English conversation, although language skills are not required.
In principle, we work with overseas business partners in English, including the preparation of specifications, etc.

When applying, please submit your resume and CV, as well as a portfolio showing past work (URLs are also acceptable).

Company Name
GU Corporation

Employment Type
Temporary employee (fixed term, probationary period (3 months))
(After the second year, if performance and evaluations meet the criteria for appointment as a regular employee, the employee will be appointed as a regular employee.)
The employment contract may be renewed in consideration of the company's business needs and the individual's performance (no automatic renewal).
There is no upper limit to the number of contract renewals (total period or number of renewals).

■Annual salary
Annual salary range: 4.11-7.84 million yen (monthly salary: 270,000-490,000 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
Either general working hours or flextime system
(To be determined based on the nature of the work, expected role, and department to which the employee will be assigned, to be announced at the informal interview)

General working hours
8 hours between 7:00-18:00 with 1 hour break

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

Vacations and Vacations
2 days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays) Annual paid vacations, special congratulatory or condolence leave, childcare or nursing care leave system, etc.
In addition to the holidays mentioned in the preceding paragraph, whether national holidays are also considered holidays shall be determined on an individual basis in the employment contract for temporary employees.
In addition to paid vacations, special vacations are 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 the Ariake office)

■Others
No smoking on the premises and indoors is prohibited in principle, but smoking areas are provided separately. However, the use of smoking areas may be discontinued due to outbreaks of infectious diseases or other business needs.
We are actively recruiting mid-career workers for our group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We hope you will also check the following before considering 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 another Fast Retailing Group company.

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