Manager, Corporate Communications & Employee Engagement
Tapestry
- Location
- Minato-Ku , JPN (Tokyo Corporate Office)
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 18 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 21, 2026
About this role
Explore the possibilities across our global house of brands. Defined by inclusivity rather than exclusivity, Tapestry embraces the exploration of individuality and invests in helping you grow personally and professionally. Every individual in our global house has the opportunity to make an impact, learn and be part of our growing and unique story. At Tapestry, we have the freedom to express ourselves and run with our best ideas across Coach and Kate Spade New York. We share a profound belief in both our individual and collective potential, and know that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.
Role
Purpose: As a member of the APAC Brand & Growth Strategy team, this role works in a matrix organization with its mission to drive employee engagement as a strategic growth lever by building belief in Tapestry’s vision, enabling behavior change, and strengthening employee advocacy on our journey to accelerate Tapestry’s growth strategy. This role transforms internal communications into a business driver—connecting people, culture, and strategy to support Tapestry’s ambition to scale growth and brand impact in Japan. The Manager will also support corporate communications for Tapestry Japan and supports culture-building across Coach and Kate Spade, ensuring employees are informed, inspired, and activated to contribute to business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Internal Communications & Storytelling Translate Tapestry’s growth strategy into clear, compelling local narratives that build belief and alignment. Develop and execute an integrated internal storytelling engine (Monthly Gatherings, Townhalls, LOOP (intranet), newsletters). Create content that simplifies strategy and reinforces “why it matters”, driving understanding → belief → action. Ensure consistency of messaging across platforms while streamlining communication channels for clarity and efficiency. Employee Engagement as a Growth Multiplier: Design and deliver engagement programs that strengthen employee pride, belonging, and advocacy. Activate high-impact initiatives including: Social Impact (Dream it Real scholarship, volunteering, inclusion initiatives) Cultural moments (Quarterly gatherings, Happy Hours, seasonal events) Employee recognition (Growth Mindset Awards) Build a culture where “employees are brand ambassadors”, linking engagement to brand and business outcomes. Culture Change & Leadership Activation: Embed a growth mindset culture through storytelling, campaigns, and supporting leadership role modeling. Partner with leadership to cascade priorities clearly and consistently and role-model desired behaviors. Support key transformation initiatives (Digital Workplace, AI) through structured change communications. Modern Communications & Content Innovation: Leverage video, visual, and digital-first content to drive engagement and clarity at scale. Optimize usage of platforms (LOOP, Teams) to enhance employee experience. Introduce new formats (fireside chats, workshops, storytelling campaigns) to increase employee participation and impact. Measurement & Continuous Improvement: Define and track engagement KPIs (Employee Engagement Survey, participation, content performance, employee listening). Establish feedback loops to continuously improve communications effectiveness. Contribute to building measurement frameworks linking engagement to business outcomes (e.g., advocacy, alignment, participation). Key Stakeholders: Employees (Corporate (and Retail in partnership with Retail Operations)) Japan, Korea and APAC Leadership Teams Global Communications & HR Cross-functional partners (HR, GPOD, IT/Tech, Facilities, Legal, Marketing &PR Teams) Social impact partners / NPOs Qualifications, Key Skills & Competencies: 4-5 years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, community building or a related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English, with the ability to tell compelling