Reason for Hiring:

“MADE FOR ALL.” There are many different kinds of clothing in the world, but UNIQLO has a completely new approach to clothing.
Clothing for everyone, transcending all distinctions such as nationality, age, occupation, and gender. We aim to create clothing that people all over the world can easily purchase—clothing that serves as a tool for their lifestyles and makes them look their best.
The R&D Department is a team of experts dedicated to bringing our “LifeWear” concept to life through products. We are seeking new team members to help us further evolve the creation of clothing that embodies “LifeWear.”

Department Overview:

The R&D Department, where you will be assigned, is a team of experts dedicated to bringing the “LifeWear” concept to life through products. 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 based on 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 continuously drive innovation in society.

Job Description

As a textile designer, you will be responsible for print design, graphic design, and yarn-dyeing for items such as outerwear and undergarments. Specifically, the Job Description will include the following:

• Proposing textile patterns and creating graphics for apparel and merchandise
• Selecting colors for the created graphics and placing orders with factories
• Conducting extensive research and market analysis

• The Job Description is subject to change within the scope of duties related to each department at headquarters due to department transfers or organizational changes.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in independently designing textiles for women’s, men’s, and children’s products (at least 3 years of practical experience as a designer)
• Ability to manage multiple items and oversee the entire process from product planning through design to mass production (practical experience in the full workflow, from designing the product to commissioning and placing orders with factories)
• Ability to understand domestic and international trends, lifestyles, and consumer needs in the context of global product development and translate them into design concepts
• Ability to create computer graphics using software such as Illustrator and Photoshop

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• This role requires communication in English both internally and externally; candidates must be comfortable handling emails and everyday conversations in English

*During the selection process, you may be asked to submit past design sketches, portfolio pieces, or other work. (Please manage this information yourself.)

Company Name: UNIQLO Co., Ltd.

Employment Type:

Contract Employee (Fixed-term, with a 3-month probationary period)
(Depending on your performance and evaluation during the first year of your contract as a contract employee, 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 a one-year term and 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: 4.25–10.0 million yen (Monthly Salary: 280,000–570,000 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

Standard working hours, flex-time system, or managerial/supervisory status (determined based on job duties, expected role, and assigned department; to be notified 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. to 2:00 p.m.
Flexible hours: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 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), 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 in the preceding section will be specified individually in the contract for part-time employees
*In addition to paid leave, special leave is granted during the first and second half of the fiscal year (the number of days granted varies depending on employment status and the employing company)

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), Defined Contribution Pension Plan (full-time employees only)

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 positions or companies 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
*Depending on business needs, you may be required to travel between offices.
*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.