New Graduate Recruiting — Company Overview

coca / adapt retailing Co., Ltd.

True to the name "adapt," we are an apparel company that keeps pace with the times. We handle everything from planning and manufacturing to store and e-commerce operations, aiming to become a clothing brand chosen around the world — as "coca" in Japan and "comcoca" everywhere else.

BRAND CONCEPT

"EVERYDAY CLOTHING"

Just the right function. Just the right price. Just the right trend.

When getting dressed in the morning goes smoothly, the whole day feels a little better.

When a quickly-picked outfit comes together just right, it gives you a little more confidence.

Bringing the quiet power of clothing into everyone's everyday life.

About Us

About Us

MISSION

Create the clothing the world needs, and keep empowering people through it

VISION

To keep asking what kind of clothing brand the world needs, and to keep changing to become it.

VALUE

Challenge, explore, and keep adapting to change

That's why we want to work alongside people like this:

Proactive, action-oriented people

People who work well in a team

Energetic people with stamina

Our product lineup spans women's, men's, and kids' apparel as well as accessories. We handle everything in-house, from sales and product planning to production management and fabric/material sourcing.

Built on a foundation of cost performance and basics, we aim to be a clothing brand that empowers the people who wear it. We'll keep adapting to the changing times and keep challenging and evolving, both in Japan and around the world.

New employees checking product during in-store training
Store training session led by a store manager
Product knowledge training on denim outerwear
Learning store operations while walking the sales floor
Studying product knowledge in front of in-store signage
Open Positions

Open Positions

Note: For all positions, international students must hold the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 or higher.

Overseas Assignment Available

General Track

Build management skills through hands-on store operations

You'll handle store operations duties (restocking, merchandising and organizing product, register operations, inventory management, and more), with the goal of becoming a store manager in your second year.

Overseas Travel Required

Product Planning

Create products that embody our brand concept

Product planning and manufacturing, spec sheet creation, fabric and material sourcing, overseas buying trips, factory development and negotiation, and more. Your first year is always spent in a store; you'll transfer to Product Planning based on performance.

Overseas Travel Required

Production & Quality Control

Lead and manage the making of coca's clothing

Factory selection, directing partner factories, material and trim selection, inventory/delivery/quality management, and more. Your first year is always spent in a store; you'll transfer to Production & Quality Control based on performance.

E-Commerce Operations

Deliver an in-store-level shopping experience on our e-commerce site

Year 1Order processing / Shipping / Email support
Year 2Image editing / Photo shoot assistance
Year 3E-commerce assistant duties / Photo shoots
Year 4E-commerce operations / Photo shoots
Year 5+Up to you (varies with evaluation and performance)
Conditions

Working Conditions & Benefits

Starting Salary

General Track: ¥350,000 — estimated for a nationwide-transfer contract (base salary ¥210,000 + deemed overtime ¥40,000 [25 hours] + nationwide transfer allowance ¥50,000 + housing allowance ¥50,000)

Region-limited contract: ¥250,000 (no nationwide transfer or housing allowance)

E-Commerce Operations, Product Planning, Production & Quality Control: ¥250,000 (base salary ¥210,000 + deemed overtime ¥40,000 [25 hours])

Allowances

Commuting allowance (up to ¥30,000/month)

Overtime beyond the deemed amount is paid separately

Housing allowance (General Track, nationwide-transfer contract only): company covers 50% of rent

Raises & Bonuses

Twice a year (August and December) — new hires become eligible starting with their first winter bonus

We use our own evaluation sheet to directly assess your results for the period, followed by a review meeting with your manager to clarify what skills you'll need to grow. Goals for the next half-year, along with raises and bonuses, are decided at that time.

[General Track] Estimated Annual Salary

Year 1¥3.25M – ¥3.90M
Year 2¥4.48M – ¥5.88M
Year 3¥4.48M – ¥6.00M
Year 4¥4.48M – ¥9.00M

[E-Commerce, Production & Quality Control, Product Planning] Estimated Annual Salary

Year 1¥3.25M – ¥3.50M
Year 2¥3.50M – ¥4.50M
Year 3¥3.50M – ¥6.00M
Year 4¥4.00M – ¥9.00M

Pre-Employment Training

Location: Shinagawa Head Office and stores in Tokyo

Timing: Scheduled for March 2027 (approximately one week)

Mandatory for all positions. Transportation and accommodation costs are covered, and the hourly wage matches the internship rate.

This training deepens your understanding of the company and its brands, helping you become effective from an early stage.
Selection Flow

Selection Flow

We will only contact you within one week if you advance to the next stage.

1

Document Screening

Please submit your resume (please note your desired position) and, for Product Planning applicants only, three photos of outfits you've styled yourself.

2

First & Final Interviews

We'll take the time to carefully confirm there's no mismatch on either side.

3

Informal Offer

After receiving an informal offer, you'll move on to an internship.

4

Internship

40 hours for all positions. [Location] General Track: a company-designated store / Product Planning & Production-Quality Control: store + Shinagawa Head Office / E-Commerce Operations: Shinagawa Head Office. [Hourly wage] Set by placement (¥1,400 for E-Commerce Operations). [Transportation] Covered up to ¥30,000.

5

Job Offer

You may continue your internship after receiving an offer. If you continue for at least six consecutive months (40+ hours/month) before joining the company, you'll be eligible for a bonus starting your first summer.

Not eligible for those who have resigned, or plan to resign, from the internship.
6

JOIN!! Welcome Aboard

After pre-employment training, scheduled for March 2027, you'll officially join the company.

Company Overview

Company

Company Nameadapt retailing Co., Ltd.
RepresentativeTakao Kanaoya
AddressDai-2 Toun Bldg. 6F, 3-4-27 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075, Japan
FoundedDecember 1, 2011
Capital¥10 million
EmployeesApprox. 2,000 (total full-time, contract, and part-time staff)
1:9Gender Ratio
28Average Age
~5 yrsAverage Tenure
15 hrsAverage Overtime
80%Women in Management
Organizational Chart

Organizational Chart

Administration
Labor Affairs
Accounting
Trade Administration
Sales (E-Commerce)
E-Commerce Operations
E-Commerce Mall Operations
Image Editing
Sales (Stores)
VMD
Supervisor
Store Manager
Store Staff
Merchandising
MD
Product / Fabric Development
Quality Control
Production Management
Logistics
E-Commerce Logistics
Store Logistics
International Logistics
Customer Support
Marketing & PR
Marketing
PR
Overseas Business

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