At UNIQLO, in addition to traditional communication centered on paid media such as promotions and advertising, we place greater emphasis on disseminating information through earned media, with a focus on PR and digital channels. We are planning and executing new communication strategies that will make an impact on society on a global scale and be embraced worldwide. The PR organization plays a pivotal role at the core of these efforts, and we are seeking PR professionals capable of planning and executing a variety of communication strategies.

Mission of This Position

You will develop and execute PR and communication plans designed to increase awareness of UNIQLO’s general product lineup and specific projects—such as collaborations—and drive sales growth. We expect you to help customers understand, through the media and stakeholders, that UNIQLO is a brand with a unique philosophy of clothing design not found elsewhere, and to grow the fan base for UNIQLO’s “LifeWear” concept.

Job Description

Based on UNIQLO’s “LifeWear” brand concept, you will contribute to maximizing sales by planning and executing communication strategies for individual products and projects.

Specifically,

• Collaborating with the marketing team to develop and execute PR strategies
• Planning and executing events and promotions, such as exhibitions and preview events
• Building cooperative relationships with various media outlets (including newspapers, TV, and publishers) and diverse stakeholders
• Quantifying the effectiveness of PR activities and providing accurate internal feedback on external feedback and insights

What Makes This Role Exciting

As the “face of the brand” for UNIQLO—a global brand with over 2,000 stores across 26 countries and regions, including Japan—you will play a pivotal role. As the PR lead for the Japanese market, you will drive the planning and execution of communication initiatives. This is a high-impact role focused on enhancing brand value, growing our fan base, and driving dramatic business growth.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities

Candidates must have experience in one of the following areas

• Experience in PR or marketing at a company in the cosmetics, consumer goods, or luxury goods sectors
• Experience with PR projects for B2C products at a PR agency
• Experience in marketing, advertising, or sales at a publishing company, advertising agency, TV station, record label, or film distribution company

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• A deep understanding of culture and trends—not limited to fashion, but also including books, art, and music
• Relationships with key figures in various media industries
• TOEIC score of 700 or higher, or equivalent English proficiency

Company Name

UNIQLO Co., Ltd.

Employment Type

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

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 7.04 million–12.06 million yen (Monthly Salary: 440,000–670,000 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 hours 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 leave 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, Unemployment Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance)

Employee Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan, mutual aid association, partner 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
*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.