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| Brand |  GU |
|---|---|
| Location |
Ariake Headquarters: UNIQLO CITY, 1-6-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo Location may be changed to a location determined by the company, including overseas. |
| Update | Jan, 28 2025 |
Job Description
Background of Recruitment
Fast Retailing Group is transforming itself to create a "new industry" based on the concept of "LifeWear" that goes beyond the boundaries of conventional industries. GU is the second largest brand in the Fast Retailing Group after UNIQLO, and is operated with the goal of energizing people everywhere through the power of fashion. Now that g.u. is gaining acceptance as a brand loved around the world by offering global must-haves with Japanese quality and low prices, we are aiming to accelerate global growth by opening a store in New York in October 2022 and establishing a new merchandise headquarters in New York in September 2023, which will play a key role in product creation. Under the theme of "GO GLOBAL," GU is aiming to become a full-fledged global fashion brand, and we are looking for someone who can strengthen marketing communication, enhance the brand presence, and promote business growth together.
■Department Overview
The Global Marketing Department consists of five teams: Product Marketing Team, Social Marketing Team, Creative Team, PR Team, and Store Marketing Team. The department is involved in the entire process from product planning and development to delivery to the customer, from strategy formulation to execution of measures, all in a single integrated manner. The mission of the Creative Team, to which you will be assigned, is to lead content development from both the brand and customer perspectives in order to achieve diversification and sophistication in the delivery of information to customers. This is an extremely global and challenging environment where you will collaborate with top-notch external creators from all over the world, and the content you develop will be deployed around the world.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for building GU's brand image and customer acquisition strategy for all media, including websites, in-store promotional materials, key visual creation, and editorial content production, while collaborating with internal and external parties. Specifically
Formulate a communication plan, create concepts for each creative to realize the plan, and formulate and execute specific direction.
Management of creative guidelines
Develop and produce fashion creative content in collaboration with external partners.
Provide detailed direction and make decisions at photo shoots.
Manage all aspects of the content production process, including internal and external collaboration, scheduling, and cost management.
Job Descriptions are subject to change within the scope of work related to each department of the headquarters as a result of departmental or organizational changes.
Career Path
The job description may change within the scope of work related to each department of the headquarters due to departmental transfers or organizational changes.
Required Documents for Application
If you have a portfolio, please submit it (URL is acceptable).
Fast Retailing Group is transforming itself to create a "new industry" based on the concept of "LifeWear" that goes beyond the boundaries of conventional industries. GU is the second largest brand in the Fast Retailing Group after UNIQLO, and is operated with the goal of energizing people everywhere through the power of fashion. Now that g.u. is gaining acceptance as a brand loved around the world by offering global must-haves with Japanese quality and low prices, we are aiming to accelerate global growth by opening a store in New York in October 2022 and establishing a new merchandise headquarters in New York in September 2023, which will play a key role in product creation. Under the theme of "GO GLOBAL," GU is aiming to become a full-fledged global fashion brand, and we are looking for someone who can strengthen marketing communication, enhance the brand presence, and promote business growth together.
■Department Overview
The Global Marketing Department consists of five teams: Product Marketing Team, Social Marketing Team, Creative Team, PR Team, and Store Marketing Team. The department is involved in the entire process from product planning and development to delivery to the customer, from strategy formulation to execution of measures, all in a single integrated manner. The mission of the Creative Team, to which you will be assigned, is to lead content development from both the brand and customer perspectives in order to achieve diversification and sophistication in the delivery of information to customers. This is an extremely global and challenging environment where you will collaborate with top-notch external creators from all over the world, and the content you develop will be deployed around the world.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for building GU's brand image and customer acquisition strategy for all media, including websites, in-store promotional materials, key visual creation, and editorial content production, while collaborating with internal and external parties. Specifically
Formulate a communication plan, create concepts for each creative to realize the plan, and formulate and execute specific direction.
Management of creative guidelines
Develop and produce fashion creative content in collaboration with external partners.
Provide detailed direction and make decisions at photo shoots.
Manage all aspects of the content production process, including internal and external collaboration, scheduling, and cost management.
Job Descriptions are subject to change within the scope of work related to each department of the headquarters as a result of departmental or organizational changes.
Career Path
The job description may change within the scope of work related to each department of the headquarters due to departmental transfers or organizational changes.
Required Documents for Application
If you have a portfolio, please submit it (URL is acceptable).
Qualifications
Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities
At least 5 years of experience in creative content planning, development, and supervision at a publishing company, advertising agency, creative agency, etc.
Ability to provide detailed creative direction to external partners and manage project progress.
High information processing skills and the ability to multi-task.
Ability to grasp the insights of fashion and social trends and reflect them in the creative process.
Strong customer orientation and flexibility to enjoy change while focusing on the essence of things
■Welcome experience, skills and abilities
Business level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 700 or above as a general guideline)
(Please indicate on your application if you have experience studying abroad or using English in business)
(If you have experience studying abroad or using English in business, please mention it in your application.
■Personal Qualities We Seek
A strong interest in fashion, art, and culture.
Those who share the FR Group's philosophy and concepts.
At least 5 years of experience in creative content planning, development, and supervision at a publishing company, advertising agency, creative agency, etc.
Ability to provide detailed creative direction to external partners and manage project progress.
High information processing skills and the ability to multi-task.
Ability to grasp the insights of fashion and social trends and reflect them in the creative process.
Strong customer orientation and flexibility to enjoy change while focusing on the essence of things
■Welcome experience, skills and abilities
Business level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 700 or above as a general guideline)
(Please indicate on your application if you have experience studying abroad or using English in business)
(If you have experience studying abroad or using English in business, please mention it in your application.
■Personal Qualities We Seek
A strong interest in fashion, art, and culture.
Those who share the FR Group's philosophy and concepts.
Work Condition
Company Name
GU Corporation
Employment Type
Full-time employee (no fixed term, probationary period (3 months))
Annual salary
Annual salary range: 6,240,000-7,840,000 yen (monthly salary: 390,000-490,000 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
Flextime system or management supervisor
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
Supervisors
Based on the working hours of the department to which the employee belongs, and left to the employee's decision
Vacations and Vacations
2 days off per week (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays correspond to working days) Annual paid vacations, special/ congratulatory/condolence leave, childcare/nursing care leave system, etc.
In addition to paid vacations, special leave is 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 and programs
Employee stock ownership system, Mutual aid association system, Affiliated welfare programs, Employee discount system, Cafeteria, Exclusive shuttle bus (for commuting to Ariake office), Defined contribution pension system
Others
We are actively recruiting mid-career workers for our group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We hope you will consider applying for this position after reviewing the following
-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.
Smoking is not permitted on the premises or indoors, and there are no smoking rooms or other smoking areas.
GU Corporation
Employment Type
Full-time employee (no fixed term, probationary period (3 months))
Annual salary
Annual salary range: 6,240,000-7,840,000 yen (monthly salary: 390,000-490,000 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
Flextime system or management supervisor
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
Supervisors
Based on the working hours of the department to which the employee belongs, and left to the employee's decision
Vacations and Vacations
2 days off per week (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays correspond to working days) Annual paid vacations, special/ congratulatory/condolence leave, childcare/nursing care leave system, etc.
In addition to paid vacations, special leave is 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 and programs
Employee stock ownership system, Mutual aid association system, Affiliated welfare programs, Employee discount system, Cafeteria, Exclusive shuttle bus (for commuting to Ariake office), Defined contribution pension system
Others
We are actively recruiting mid-career workers for our group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We hope you will consider applying for this position after reviewing the following
-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.
Smoking is not permitted on the premises or indoors, and there are no smoking rooms or other smoking areas.
Location
Ariake Headquarters: UNIQLO CITY, 1-6-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Location may be changed to other locations as determined by the company, including overseas.
Location may be changed to other locations as determined by the company, including overseas.
