Job Overview
- Employer Type Direct Hire
- Industry Wholesale / Retail
- Salary ¥1,400 / Hour (or more)
- English Level Conversational Level
- Japanese Level Business Level
- Other Languages Chinese and Korean speakers also welcome
- Restricted to Domestic Applicants? Japan only
- Visa Sponsorship No
Job Requirements
- Able to work 4 days a week or more
Language:
- Business level Japanese
Ideal candidates:
- Eager to learn about apparel and customer service
- Passionate about fashion
- Interested in self-growth
- Enjoy working collaboratively in a team
Advantegous
- Preference given to those available on weekends
Job Description
GU is looking for individuals with retail and apparel experience! GU offers an opportunity to contribute to creating a store that delights the local community while working as a team. GU is well-known for having a culture of mutual appreciation among staff.
Job Information
Position: Semi Full-Time or Part-Time Store & Sales Staff
Salary:
- Hourly wage: ¥1,400–
- Commuting allowance available (per regulations)
- Promotion and pay raise systems available (per company policy)
- Bonuses: Twice a year (April, October, per company policy)
Location:
Various locations in Osaka include:
Shinsaibashi Store
2-1-17 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
5 minutes walk from "Shinsaibashi Station" of Subway Midosuji Line
LUCUA EALE Store
B1, LUCUA 1100, 3-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Directly connected to JR "Osaka Station
Umeda Store
1-32 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
1 minute walk from JR "Osaka Station" and Subway Midosuji Line "Umeda Station
LINKS UMEDA Store
3F LINKS UMEDA, 1-1 Ohfuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
1 minute walk from JR "Osaka Station" or Subway Midosuji Line "Umeda Station
Namba Marui Store
6F Namba Marui, 3-8-9 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
1 minute walk from Exit 1 of Namba Station on Midosuji Subway Line
Work Schedule & Hours:
Part-Time:
- Early Shift: 07:00–16:00
- Late Shift: 16:00–23:00
- At least 2 days per week, 2 hours per day or more
- Less than 100 hours per month
■ Full-Time:
- 07:00–23:00
- 6–8 hours per day
- Please consult for 4–5 days per week.
- 100 hours or more per month
Path to Full-Time Employment
GU offers a system for semi-regular (full-time) employees to step up to full-time positions. With opportunities for promotion and pay raises every three months, this is a rewarding position in which you are grow.
Key Responsibilities
- All aspects of store operations including: offering excellent customer service, sales, cashier operations, product organization and restocking, and assisting with fitting room needs.
- Approach customers who seem to need assistance, and actively respond to their needs, such as helping them find the perfect fit, color, or material.
- Enjoy the rewarding moments when customers smile or express gratitude for your service.
Benefits
- Opportunity for full-time employment
- Employee discounts
- Commuting allowance (per regulations)
- Promotion and pay raise system (4 times a year)
- Overtime pay
- Social insurance (per regulations)
- Paid leave system
- Maternity and childcare leave
- Training programs
Team Collaboration:
We value teamwork and find it important to understand each team member's strengths and work together to create a welcoming shopping environment. Tasks such as tidying displays, restocking inventory, and arranging creative displays are carried out as a team, aiming to build a store loved by the local community and known for enhancing lives through fashion.
Your opinions matter
From inventory selection and store layout to service methods and efficiency improvements, GU encourages individual suggestions, such as “What if we tried this?” Customer feedback is actively shared with both the store and GU’s headquarters. These efforts are clearly reflected in evaluations every three months, providing tangible recognition for your ideas.
Additional Details:
Orientation Training:
Before starting, you’ll participate in an orientation to help you get acquainted with the role and your team, ensuring a smooth start.
Express Yourself Through Fashion:
Do you enjoy working in style by mixing and matching GU’s trendy items? Nail art, piercings, and hair dye (within company guidelines) are permitted.
Application / Interview Process:
[1] Apply Online
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[2] Interview (at the location)
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[3] Job Offer
Interviews are conducted at the store and last about 30 minutes. You’ll be asked questions like:
- "What kind of work have you done in the past?"
- "What’s an experience you’ve worked hard for?"
- "How would you like to work here?"
We’ll discuss your preferences to ensure a supportive environment. Please bring a resume (no photo required) and a pen to the interview. Resumes will not be returned.
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Location
530-0011, Osaka, Osaka, 1 1 Ōfukachō