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| Brand |  UNIQLO |
|---|---|
| Location |
Ariake Headquarters: UNIQLO CITY, 1-6-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo *The location of the work may involve coming and going from one office to another for business reasons. Location may be changed to a location determined by the company, including overseas. |
| Update | Jun, 17 2025 |
Job Description
Background: ■LifeWear is a clothing line that enriches the lives of people everywhere.
LifeWear" is clothing that enriches the lives of people everywhere. With its simple design and superior functionality, "LifeWear" is the "ultimate everyday wear" that matches various ages, cultures, and styles. This brand concept is now gaining acceptance around the world, and our business is rapidly growing not only in Japan and other Asian countries, which have traditionally been the center of our business, but also in Europe and the United States. With the aim of becoming "the world's No. 1 apparel information manufacturing and retailing company," we are taking a multifaceted approach to not only sales and profitability, but also to the evolution of the purchasing experience and the improvement of customer satisfaction.
In this position, we are looking for a VMD stylist for our global headquarters who will communicate the "LifeWear" concept through the store space. You will plan and develop styling and display methods that match the personality and regional characteristics of each store, and maximize the appeal of products from a creative perspective to further evolve the purchasing experience.
■ Department Overview:.
The VMD team in the Global IMD Department is responsible for visual merchandising at UNIQLO stores worldwide. The team is responsible for creating stores that are "easy to see, easy to choose, and easy to buy" for customers by designing the space and displaying products in a way that both attractively represents UNIQLO products and maximizes sales. In addition to conceptualizing and designing approximately 2,500 stores worldwide, the Global Head Quarter is responsible for a wide range of tasks, including planning special events at flagship stores and providing VMD training in Japan and overseas, and communicating the "LifeWear" philosophy to the world through store spaces.
■ Job Description.
As a candidate for the position of VMD Stylist Manager at the global headquarters, you will lead the planning, creation, and execution of VMD to maximize the appeal of the brand and products in collaboration with MD, R&D, Marketing, and Sales. In the development of styling for UNIQLO stores around the world, you will generate ideas and provide direction to each team member, and through follow-up and feedback, raise the level of in-store styling to the world's highest standard.
An example of our work is as follows
Styling development: Develop styling and create guidelines that balance the "LifeWear" concept and fashion trends.
VMD plan development: In addition to the above, create a VMD plan for the entire season in conjunction with the sales department responsible for store operations.
VMD training: Planning and execution of VMD training in Japan and overseas, as well as guidance and support for organizations and stores in each country
Flagship store initiatives: Planning of in-store initiatives, sales areas, and styling for global flagship stores.
Member development through operations
Job Descriptions are subject to change within the scope of work related to each department of the headquarters as a result of departmental transfers and organizational changes.
Career paths: -As a VMD stylist, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise and skills.
In addition to developing your expertise as a VMD stylist, you can expect to advance your career to the management level of the department, depending on your ambition and suitability.
In addition, through problem solving and project promotion in collaboration with various departments (sales, MD, marketing, etc.), you will be able to develop a business management perspective that is not limited to the VMD field.
Depending on your ambition and aptitude, we will actively consider intra-organizational transfers and overseas assignments.
LifeWear" is clothing that enriches the lives of people everywhere. With its simple design and superior functionality, "LifeWear" is the "ultimate everyday wear" that matches various ages, cultures, and styles. This brand concept is now gaining acceptance around the world, and our business is rapidly growing not only in Japan and other Asian countries, which have traditionally been the center of our business, but also in Europe and the United States. With the aim of becoming "the world's No. 1 apparel information manufacturing and retailing company," we are taking a multifaceted approach to not only sales and profitability, but also to the evolution of the purchasing experience and the improvement of customer satisfaction.
In this position, we are looking for a VMD stylist for our global headquarters who will communicate the "LifeWear" concept through the store space. You will plan and develop styling and display methods that match the personality and regional characteristics of each store, and maximize the appeal of products from a creative perspective to further evolve the purchasing experience.
■ Department Overview:.
The VMD team in the Global IMD Department is responsible for visual merchandising at UNIQLO stores worldwide. The team is responsible for creating stores that are "easy to see, easy to choose, and easy to buy" for customers by designing the space and displaying products in a way that both attractively represents UNIQLO products and maximizes sales. In addition to conceptualizing and designing approximately 2,500 stores worldwide, the Global Head Quarter is responsible for a wide range of tasks, including planning special events at flagship stores and providing VMD training in Japan and overseas, and communicating the "LifeWear" philosophy to the world through store spaces.
■ Job Description.
As a candidate for the position of VMD Stylist Manager at the global headquarters, you will lead the planning, creation, and execution of VMD to maximize the appeal of the brand and products in collaboration with MD, R&D, Marketing, and Sales. In the development of styling for UNIQLO stores around the world, you will generate ideas and provide direction to each team member, and through follow-up and feedback, raise the level of in-store styling to the world's highest standard.
An example of our work is as follows
Styling development: Develop styling and create guidelines that balance the "LifeWear" concept and fashion trends.
VMD plan development: In addition to the above, create a VMD plan for the entire season in conjunction with the sales department responsible for store operations.
VMD training: Planning and execution of VMD training in Japan and overseas, as well as guidance and support for organizations and stores in each country
Flagship store initiatives: Planning of in-store initiatives, sales areas, and styling for global flagship stores.
Member development through operations
Job Descriptions are subject to change within the scope of work related to each department of the headquarters as a result of departmental transfers and organizational changes.
Career paths: -As a VMD stylist, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise and skills.
In addition to developing your expertise as a VMD stylist, you can expect to advance your career to the management level of the department, depending on your ambition and suitability.
In addition, through problem solving and project promotion in collaboration with various departments (sales, MD, marketing, etc.), you will be able to develop a business management perspective that is not limited to the VMD field.
Depending on your ambition and aptitude, we will actively consider intra-organizational transfers and overseas assignments.
Qualifications
Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities
Strong understanding of lifestyle trends and fashion in the global marketplace
Experience as a VMD stylist in the apparel industry
Experience in leading styling and display for store staff and supervisors
Outstanding creativity and hands-on role leadership in styling and VMD development
Strong presentation skills and the ability to verbalize, organize, and convey the main points of your plans and deliverables.
■Experience, skills, and abilities that are welcome
Experience in product planning as MD, designer, etc.
Experience using English in business (including overseas assignments)
Experience with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Please be sure to submit your portfolio when you apply (separate mailings are acceptable).
We may ask you to prepare assignments and submit your past works during the selection process.
Strong understanding of lifestyle trends and fashion in the global marketplace
Experience as a VMD stylist in the apparel industry
Experience in leading styling and display for store staff and supervisors
Outstanding creativity and hands-on role leadership in styling and VMD development
Strong presentation skills and the ability to verbalize, organize, and convey the main points of your plans and deliverables.
■Experience, skills, and abilities that are welcome
Experience in product planning as MD, designer, etc.
Experience using English in business (including overseas assignments)
Experience with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Please be sure to submit your portfolio when you apply (separate mailings are acceptable).
We may ask you to prepare assignments and submit your past works during the selection process.
Work Condition
Company Name: UNIQLO Inc.
■Employment Type
Full-time employee (no fixed term, probationary period (3 months))
■Annual Salary
Annual salary range: 8,000,000 - 16,200,000 yen (monthly salary: 500,000 - 900,000 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 a general working hour system or a flex-time system (to be determined according to 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 and 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, 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 semesters (the number of days granted varies depending on the employment status and company).
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 Ariake office), Defined contribution pension plan (for regular employees only)
Others
We are actively recruiting mid-career workers for our group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We hope you will also check the following and consider 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 a different Fast Retailing Group company.
Smoking is not permitted on the premises or indoors, and there are no smoking rooms or other smoking areas.
■Employment Type
Full-time employee (no fixed term, probationary period (3 months))
■Annual Salary
Annual salary range: 8,000,000 - 16,200,000 yen (monthly salary: 500,000 - 900,000 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 a general working hour system or a flex-time system (to be determined according to 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 and 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, 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 semesters (the number of days granted varies depending on the employment status and company).
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 Ariake office), Defined contribution pension plan (for regular employees only)
Others
We are actively recruiting mid-career workers for our group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We hope you will also check the following and consider 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 a different 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
The location of work may require travel to and from the office for business reasons.
Location may be changed to other locations as determined by the company, including overseas.
The location of work may require travel to and from the office for business reasons.
Location may be changed to other locations as determined by the company, including overseas.
