Reason for Hiring:

To deliver “LifeWear” to customers around the world, UNIQLO is expanding its business globally—beyond Japan and Asia to include Europe and the Americas. Within this context, the Global IMD (In-store Merchandising) Department is responsible for enhancing the customer experience through store layout and merchandising in stores worldwide, playing a vital role in bridging global management with regional operations.

As our business globalizes, the importance of smooth and accurate communication in both Japanese and English among executive management, country and regional leaders, and related departments has become increasingly critical. For this position, we are seeking a dedicated interpreter to support the IMD Executive Officer’s communication in Japanese and English, thereby facilitating organizational operations and decision-making.

Department Overview:

The Global IMD Department, to which you will be assigned, is responsible for visual merchandising (VMD) at UNIQLO stores worldwide. Through spatial design and product displays, the department creates stores that are “easy to see, easy to choose, and easy to buy” for customers, aiming to maximize the appeal of products and boost sales.In addition to conceptual design for approximately 2,500 stores worldwide, our responsibilities as the global headquarters span a wide range of areas, including planning special events at flagship stores and conducting VMD training both domestically and internationally. Through store spaces, we convey the “LifeWear” philosophy—the “ultimate everyday wear” that combines simple design with superior functionality and appeals to people of all ages, cultures, and styles—to the world.

Job Description：

As an interpreter for the Executive in charge of IMD, you will support critical communications related to various meetings and departmental operations. You will not only convey Japanese and English accurately but also understand the background of discussions, the intent behind remarks, and the business and organizational context. By ensuring that necessary information and key points are correctly shared among stakeholders, you will support the executive leadership in making appropriate and timely decisions. Examples of your duties include the following:

• Supporting daily communication between executives and internal and external stakeholders
• Interpretation between Japanese and English at executive meetings, departmental meetings, and project meetings (primarily simultaneous interpretation, with consecutive interpretation as needed)
• Interpretation at HR-related meetings covering topics such as human resources, organizational structure, performance evaluations, and talent development
• Preparatory work, including reviewing meeting materials, familiarizing yourself with the agenda and background information, and clarifying specialized and business terminology
• Translation of meeting materials, emails, and other documents
• Interpretation services when overseas team members visit Japan and when executives travel abroad
• Support tasks related to meeting management, such as taking meeting minutes and conducting follow-ups

*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 simultaneous Japanese-English interpretation for executive-level meetings
• Strong awareness of compliance requirements for the proper handling of highly confidential information
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a spirit of hospitality

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interest in and knowledge of fashion and the fashion industry
• Experience interpreting during business discussions and decision-making (e.g., executive meetings, project meetings, HR and performance evaluation meetings)
• Experience providing support in roles such as Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary, the President’s Office, or Corporate Planning

Company Name: UNIQLO Co., Ltd.

Employment Type: Contract Employee (fixed-term, with a 3-month probationary period)

*The employment contract may be renewed based on the company’s operational needs and the employee’s performance (no automatic renewal)
*There is no upper limit on contract renewals (in terms of total duration or number of renewals).

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 6.56 million yen – 8.96 million yen (Monthly Salary: 390,000 – 560,000 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 system
8 hours of actual work and 1-hour break between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Days Off and Leave

Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays; national holidays are workdays) Annual paid leave, special leave and bereavement leave, childcare and family care leave systems, etc.
*In addition to paid annual 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 you belong)

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 evaluations, we may contact you to discuss opportunities at other companies or for other positions within the Fast Retailing Group.
• Measures Against Secondhand Smoke: As a general rule, smoking is prohibited on company premises and indoors, and we do not provide 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.