Senior Graphic Designer

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIQLO is seeking a Senior VMD & In-Store Graphic Designer to lead the development and execution of compelling in-store visuals and window displays. The role requires strong design skills, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to bring our LifeWear brand to life in physical retail spaces.

You will mentor junior designers, ensure brand standards, and manage multiple deliverables with a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Visual Merchandising, Graphic Design, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in senior design or design management roles.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Excel.
• Basic knowledge of 3-D modeling tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design projects, including renderings, asset development, and visuals for windows and in-store displays.
• Develop window display concepts incorporating mannequins, props, fixtures, and marketing materials.
• Mentor junior designers, provide creative direction and feedback.
• Ensure communications are clear and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align visual merchandising, store design, and marketing collateral.
• Maintain project organization and timelines while managing multiple deliverables.
• Oversee VMD budgeting and PO management using COUPA or related platforms.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

3D awareness

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Visual Merchandising, Graphic Design, or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Acrobat

SketchUp

Adobe Dimension

Job description

Company Overview:

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual's style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, better design, and better comfort to people's lives.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior VMD & In-Store Graphic Designer to lead the development and execution of compelling in-store visual presentations and window displays. This role is responsible for guiding creative projects from concept through execution, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring all visual communications align with brand standards. This is a hands-on role requiring strong design skills, project management experience, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams. You'll bring our brand to life in physical retail spaces through innovative design, storytelling, and visual merchandising strategies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end design projects, including creation of renderings, asset development, and visual presentations for windows and in-store displays.
• Develop window display concepts incorporating mannequins, propping, fixtures, and marketing materials.
• Manage and mentor junior designers, providing creative direction and feedback.
• Ensure all communication is clear, concise, and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align visual merchandising, store design, and marketing collateral.
• Maintain consistent project organization and timelines while managing multiple deliverables.
• Oversee VMD budgeting and finance processes, including PO management and use of COUPA or related platforms.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in senior design or design management roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Basic working knowledge of 3-D modeling programs (e.g., Google SketchUp, Adobe Dimension).
• Strong visual and spatial design skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and a collaborative team player.
• Able to work independently and manage projects within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings and weekends based on business needs.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Visual Merchandising, Graphic Design, or related field preferred — or equivalent professional experience.

Salary:

$100,000 - $122,000 *The offered salary or salary range 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. The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law. UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world’s most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,500 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing's brands is now over 3,600. With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere. For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com. For additional information regarding Uniqlo Careers please visit our Global Career Page. Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives. Unlocking The Power Of Clothing We believe we can turn the power of clothing into a force for good. By designing, making and selling good clothing, we can make the world a better place. Good clothing means simple clothing, high in quality, and built to last. It's clothing that enriches the lives of people who wear it by giving them comfort, protection and pleasure. It is produced in a way that is harmonious with nature, without excessive burden on the environment. Good clothing is made by people of diverse backgrounds working with energy and enthusiasm, under conditions where their health, safety and human rights are respected and upheld. And we will extend this same spirit to our customers and all our Stakeholders, working with them to aspire to a better society where we all thrive. This is our promise: to always work toward a better, more sustainable society. Fast Retailing embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion. We believe these concepts nurture our culture, helping to change our business, the people working within it, and all of society for the better. We respect and appreciate each individual’s points of difference and personality and strive to create a diverse team where every person has equal opportunity to use their greatest abilities to fulfill their potential.