Job Details

Company Overview
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) operates in approximately 150 locations worldwide, with business activities divided into three key regions: Asia-Pacific, Europe/Middle East/Africa, and the Americas. Each region comprises one or more affiliated companies, with over 50 affiliated company locations globally.

ELCs Japanese subsidiary (ELC Japan LLC) is a leading prestige beauty company in Japan and one of ELCs longest-standing international affiliates. Its first Japanese store opened in 1968 at Nihonbashi Takashimayas flagship location in Tokyo.

Operations in Japan
The companys headquarters, relocated to Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, houses corporate and brand teams. The open-plan office features sophisticated interior design, fosters collaboration, and offers breathtaking views of the Imperial Palace.

Japans R&D and innovation hub is now adjacent to the Marunouchi headquarters. Inspired by a garage layout, the space enhances synergy and supports its mission to create products that resonate with discerning consumers in Japan and across Asia-Pacific.

Additionally, ELC established a factory and Engineering & Innovation Center in Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture. This state-of-the-art facility enables high-quality production and localized distribution for Asia-Pacific consumers, aligning with growing demand and future business expansion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively advise key stakeholders on result changes and proposed plans.
• Represent the market Communications team in key meetings to present strategies and outcomes.
• Develop and lead the planning and execution of Communications & PR strategies.
• Drive regional awareness through localized PR, events, retailer support, and activations.
• Manage the communications team, implementing strategies and processes to optimize output.
• Build and maintain relationships with press, influencers, and key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Maintain and update press, makeup artist (MUA), and influencer databases.
• Plan and execute Communications & PR strategies for all DECIEM brands and the company.
• Represent the Communications Team in partnership meetings.
• Secure impactful coverage across broadcast, print, digital (influencers), and online platforms.
• Support retail partners and create/translate press materials.
• Brief DECIEMs design team on artwork needs.
• Manage daily press office operations and sample distribution.
• Track and share press coverage weekly.
• Report results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Beauty PR or Communications.
• Strong copywriting and tone-of-voice skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Established relationships with press/influencers and event management experience.

Employment Type
Full-time Employee

Salary

• Negotiable
• Annual performance bonus
• Annual salary review
  Based on performance and evaluation results

Work Location
20F, Marunouchi Nijubashi Building, 3-2-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo 100-8333

Working Hours

• 7 hours 30 minutes (excluding 60-minute break)
• Flex-time system with core hours: 10:30 AM4:00 PM
• Remote work available
  Varies by department; sales roles follow deemed working hours

Benefits

• Comprehensive welfare services (Tokyo Cosmetics Health Insurance, "Eraburu Club" perks).
  Includes annual ¥60,000 subsidy, resort facilities, and employee product discounts.
• Regular health checkups.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Pension and Defined Benefit Pension.
• Celebratory/condolence payments (wedding, childbirth, illness, bereavement, etc.).
• Commuting allowance (up to ¥50,000/month), field work allowance (sales roles), overtime pay (night shifts for managers+).

Holidays/Leave

• Two days off per week (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays).
• Year-end/New Year holidays.
• Paid leave (3-12 days in first year, up to 22 days thereafter).
• Special leave (marriage, bereavement, sickness, maternity, caregiving, etc.).
• Menstrual leave and refreshment leave (for long-service employees).

Training

• Onboarding programs.
• Internal skill-building (coaching, logical thinking, English meeting skills).
• External programs (English, business skills, office skills).
• Career development programs and e-learning courses.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
A global leader in prestige beauty, ELC manufactures, markets, and sells skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products in ~150 countries. Brands include:
Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, DECIEM brands (The Ordinary, NIOD), and BALMAIN Beauty.

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