Tapestry Manager, Corporate Communications & Employee Engagement
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 21, 2026
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.
Tapestry seeks a Manager of Corporate Communications & Employee Engagement in Tokyo to drive strategic internal communications and employee advocacy as a growth lever.
Role & Responsibilities
- Translate Tapestry's growth strategy into clear, compelling local narratives that build belief and alignment across employee populations
- Develop and execute an integrated internal storytelling engine spanning monthly gatherings, townhalls, intranet communications (LOOP), and newsletters
- Create multi-format content (written, visual, digital, and in-person events) that simplifies strategy and reinforces strategic priority
- Design and deliver engagement programs that strengthen employee pride, belonging, and advocacy, including social impact initiatives, cultural moments, and recognition programs
- Build a culture where employees function as brand ambassadors, linking engagement metrics to brand and business outcomes
- Embed growth mindset culture through storytelling campaigns and support leadership in role-modeling desired behaviors
- Partner with leadership to cascade priorities clearly and support key transformation initiatives through structured change communications
- Leverage video, visual, and digital-first content formats to drive engagement and clarity at scale across LOOP and Teams platforms
- Define and track engagement KPIs including employee engagement survey results, participation rates, content performance, and employee listening metrics
- Establish feedback loops to continuously improve communications effectiveness and contribute to measurement frameworks linking engagement to business impact
Qualifications
- 4–5 years of professional experience in internal communications, employee engagement, community building, or related field
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English, with demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives and extract clear headlines from complex information
- Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) and willingness to experiment with emerging technologies to accelerate research, drafting, and analysis
- Proven experience developing and implementing content across multiple formats: written, visual, digital, and in-person or online events
- Strong track record of operating as a strategic business partner rather than a communications executor
- Deep understanding of how employee engagement drives brand heat and organizational growth
- Demonstrated capability in fast-paced, high-volume communication environments while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and quality
- A demonstrated passion for the luxury fashion and lifestyle brands represented by Coach and Kate Spade New York
Skills
Experience
4–5 years of professional experience in internal communications, employee engagement, community building, or a closely related discipline. Experience should demonstrate strategic acumen, multi-channel content creation, and the ability to translate corporate strategy into employee-focused narratives that drive behavior change and organizational alignment.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Organizational Development, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience demonstrating mastery of internal communications and employee engagement strategies.
Workplace
This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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