Menswear Designer

The position is part of UNIQLO’s R&D Department, which is responsible for commercializing the LifeWear concept—clothing designed to improve everyday life for people of all backgrounds. Designers and pattern makers are based in six global hubs (Tokyo, Shanghai, Paris, London, New York, and Los Angeles), with Tokyo as the central base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apparel Design: Depending on your expertise, you may be assigned to woven fabrics, cut-and-sewn garments, bottoms, or sports utility wear (especially if you come from a sports/outdoor brand).
• Product Research & Development: Includes proposing ideas at product meetings, developing seasonal and monthly styling, and contributing to new product compositions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Merchandiser, Production, sports ambassadors, product managers, and other departments to align design with brand goals.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in menswear design.
• Proven ability to manage the full product lifecycle—from concept to production.
• Strong communication skills in Japanese or English.
• Submission of a portfolio is mandatory, and additional design assignments may be requested during the selection process