Uniqlo is Hiring a Copywriter - Temp (NYC / Hybrid)

Hourly rate: $40.00/hr. - $55.00/hr.

*The offered hourly rate is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

About the company

Fast Retailing Co. LTD (FR) is a leading global Japanese retail holding company that designs, manufactures and sells clothing under six main brands: Comptoir des Cotonniers, g.u., Helmut Lang, Princesse tam.tam, Theory and UNIQLO. With global sales in excess of $10.7 billion, FR is the world’s fourth largest apparel retail company, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer.

Today UNIQLO has more than 1,140 stores worldwide – seven of which are in the United States. Rapid expansion is targeted for the United States, China & Europe and UNIQLO is poised to enter new markets. With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and changing the world, FR and UNIQLO are dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 3 years of copywriting experience in fashion, editorial, ecommerce, retail, and or advertising.
A highly motivated self-starter with a deep understanding of customers' needs, product, and the competitive landscape.
Outstanding conceptual skills with deep knowledge of how copy relates to product, brand, design, graphics, and concept.
A diverse portfolio that shows a range of digital work.
Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, advertising, marketing, or comparable work experience.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong ability to multi-task, and to work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing a consistently high level of attention to detail.
Experience and passion for apparel fashion a strong plus.
Ability to meet deadlines, while working both independently and as part of the team.
Current knowledge of retail, marketing, and fashion editorial trends.
Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships, internally and externally

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain UNIQLO’s high creative standard by developing compelling editorial copy in compliance with brand and legal standards.
Create, edit, and proofread site and marketing projects across channels to ensure accurate spelling, grammar, formatting, clarity, and legal compliance.
Along with the copy team, develop and execute email, social, site, app, and in-store copy.
Work closely with merchandising, marketing, and design teams to create cohesive, effective materials.
Responsible for developing marketing copy for UNIQLO customer experiences and channels that reflect the brand’s personality, voice, and positioning.
Provide expertise to all marketing, brand and business partners to ensure that messaging meets project and business objectives.
Check all files and proofs to ensure accurate copy from draft to customer.
Other related duties to be assigned by direct supervisor
Frequent in person collaboration