Reason for Hiring

Through “clothing”—an indispensable part of people’s lives around the world—we aim to become the world’s most sought-after and beloved brand. Our revenue has reached 3 trillion yen, and we have set a long-term goal of 10 trillion yen in revenue. Creating new stores that delight our customers is essential to our revenue growth.Rather than simply following established practices, we anticipate changes in customer trends and behavior, constantly challenge ourselves with new designs, and create stores that offer customers an enjoyable and convenient shopping experience. Most recently, we opened the UNIQLO Meijer store in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, in September 2025, and our global flagship store in Umeda, Osaka, in October. We are accelerating our global store expansion to deliver LifeWear to customers around the world.We are seeking individuals who can help us drive store development on a global scale.

A new UNIQLO store opens in a beautiful historic building in Belgium

Department Overview

Guided by the mission “Revenue and profit growth are driven by store development,” the Store Development Department formulates strategies for each business unit across the globe and opens approximately 300 stores annually worldwide for brands such as UNIQLO, GU, PLST, and Theory. The Store Design and Construction Team, to which you will be assigned, is composed of employees with backgrounds in architectural firms, interior design, general contracting, and real estate development, each leveraging their unique strengths to contribute effectively.
A key feature of our approach is that we go beyond simply constructing the physical building; we place great emphasis on creating stores that encompass everything from sales floor layouts and customer experience to operational efficiency.

Job Description

For new store openings both globally and domestically, you will create stores rooted in the local community and customer base based on our store expansion strategy. Starting with the design phase, you will be involved in store planning, design development, and design decisions, driving the entire process—from planning and design through to the grand opening—in an integrated manner. Specifically, you will be engaged in the following tasks:

• Developing concepts for new stores and leading creative discussions based on store opening strategies and brand policies
• Planning and promoting store-specific designs and sales floor layouts that understand and respect regional characteristics and customer needs, with a focus on customer experience and value creation
• Proposing and presenting store concepts and designs to property owners and developers
• Driving the project end-to-end through to opening, collaborating with external partners and internal stakeholders based on design drawings and design intent

Career Path

You will first be responsible for end-to-end projects—from planning to opening—for new stores within our domestic team, where you will learn Fast Retailing’s customer-centric approach to store design and the dynamics of store development. In a few years, we expect you to take on global store design and flagship store projects, collaborating with local teams in various countries to drive projects forward and make your mark on the global stage.

Required Experience

Candidates with any of the following experience
① Individuals with a basic knowledge of architecture and interior design (or a degree in architecture from a university or graduate school, or equivalent knowledge) who can understand design drawings and design intent, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive projects forward
② Individuals capable of driving projects forward from the design phase while engaging a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders in fields such as architecture, engineering, design, and construction

Preferred Experience

• Experience with overseas projects or working abroad
• English proficiency (TOEIC score of approximately 700 or experience using English in a professional setting)
• Experience in in-house design development for store creation in the retail, food and beverage, and service industries
• First-Class Architect license
• Experience using AutoCAD, Adobe software, and BIM (Revit preferred)

Company Name

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

Employment Type

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

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 8–16 million yen (Monthly Salary: 500,000–750,000 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 managerial/supervisory position

• Flexible work schedule

Standard daily working hours: 8 hours; Break: 1 hour
Core hours: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Flexible hours…6:00–9:00 and 14:00–20:00; overtime work may occur

• 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 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 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 companies or positions 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
Roppongi Headquarters: Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
*Your work location may change depending on business needs, which may require you to commute between offices.
*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.