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I’m Rachel Taylor, a strategic brand partnerships and communications specialist with over 18 years of experience in the fashion and retail sectors. I excel at structuring multi-layer collaborations that blend editorial vision, high-end production, and clear business outcomes. I have a proven track record of navigating the nuances of Japanese corporate structures to deliver high-impact global results. I’m skilled at aligning UK/European creative markets with Japanese brand philosophies, delivering culturally relevant voices and scalable campaigns. I thrive on turning complex partnerships into measurable commercial impact while maintaining confidentiality, discretion, and top-tier production standards.…I’m Rachel Taylor, a strategic brand partnerships and communications specialist with over 18 years of experience in the fashion and retail sectors. I excel at structuring multi-layer collaborations that blend editorial vision, high-end production, and clear business outcomes. I have a proven track record of navigating the nuances of Japanese corporate structures to deliver high-impact global results. I’m skilled at aligning UK/European creative markets with Japanese brand philosophies, delivering culturally relevant voices and scalable campaigns. I thrive on turning complex partnerships into measurable commercial impact while maintaining confidentiality, discretion, and top-tier production standards.

Rachel Taylor

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I’m Rachel Taylor, a strategic brand partnerships and communications specialist with over 18 years of experience in the fashion and retail sectors. I excel at structuring multi-layer collaborations that blend editorial vision, high-end production, and clear business outcomes. I have a proven track record of navigating the nuances of Japanese corporate structures to deliver high-impact global results. I’m skilled at aligning UK/European creative markets with Japanese brand philosophies, delivering culturally relevant voices and scalable campaigns. I thrive on turning complex partnerships into measurable commercial impact while maintaining confidentiality, discretion, and top-tier production standards.…I’m Rachel Taylor, a strategic brand partnerships and communications specialist with over 18 years of experience in the fashion and retail sectors. I excel at structuring multi-layer collaborations that blend editorial vision, high-end production, and clear business outcomes. I have a proven track record of navigating the nuances of Japanese corporate structures to deliver high-impact global results. I’m skilled at aligning UK/European creative markets with Japanese brand philosophies, delivering culturally relevant voices and scalable campaigns. I thrive on turning complex partnerships into measurable commercial impact while maintaining confidentiality, discretion, and top-tier production standards.

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United Kingdom

I’m Rachel Taylor, a strategic brand partnerships and communications specialist with over 18 years of experience in the fashion and retail sectors. I excel at structuring multi-layer collaborations that blend editorial vision, high-end production, and clear business outcomes. I have a proven track record of navigating the nuances of Japanese corporate structures to deliver high-impact global results.

I’m skilled at aligning UK/European creative markets with Japanese brand philosophies, delivering culturally relevant voices and scalable campaigns. I thrive on turning complex partnerships into measurable commercial impact while maintaining confidentiality, discretion, and top-tier production standards.

Skills

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Brand Identity

Expert

Presentation Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Communications Manager at UNIQLO UK

April 1, 2022 - March 4, 2026

Led the PR function for UNIQLO UK, acting as primary strategic liaison between UK and Tokyo, navigating complex corporate structures to deliver global direction in a local, culturally relevant voice. Built UK leadership and delivered high-impact brand campaigns and partnerships, including work with Tate, Magnum Photos, Central Saint Martins and Smart Works, and oversaw campaigns during Paris and Copenhagen Fashion Weeks. Scaled and managed cross-functional teams to align creative outputs with business objectives and budget constraints.

Communications Director at SANE COMMUNICATIONS

September 1, 2016 - April 30, 2022

As Communications Director, scaled the business from 6 to 25 staff through proactive client development and new business; led a cross-functional UK team in delivering strategic PR and communications for a diverse client roster, including Clark's Originals, Asics, Holzweiler, Edwyn, Red Wing, Denham, GH Bass and others; built and negotiated high-profile campaigns and partnerships while ensuring brand consistency and measurable PR results.

Account Director at Erickson Beamon Ltd

November 1, 2010 - September 30, 2016

Developed and executed PR and communications strategies for local and international fashion brands, expanding the agency's client roster and building long-term partnerships; managed UK retail/store PR and campaigns and supported growth across domestic and international markets.

Store Manager at Cath Kidston Ltd

July 1, 2004 - November 30, 2008

Opened new retail locations and worked toward hitting store and company targets. Managed a team of 15+ staff, ensuring high standards of customer service, visual merchandising, and operational efficiency.