Assistant Professor - Retail Design

Position: Assistant Professor (Retail Design)

Department: Retail & Exhibition Design

Institute: Institute of Design

Experience: 4–6 years (Industry and/or Academic)

Location: MIT ADT University, Vishwa Rajbaug, Loni Kalbhor, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Retail Design professional with industry experience and a passion for teaching. The ideal candidate should have expertise in retail planning, store design, spatial branding, and customer-centric design solutions. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to teaching, research, industry collaborations, and curriculum development while working alongside experienced faculty.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Teaching & Learning

• Teach undergraduate studio courses in Retail Design, Exhibition Design, Spatial Design, and

Store Planning.

• Guide students through research, concept development, design detailing, and presentation.

• Mentor students in live projects, internships, and portfolio development.

Curriculum Development

• Assist in developing and updating curriculum based on industry trends.

• Integrate emerging technologies such as AI, AR/VR, digital retail, and sustainable design into

teaching.

2) Research & Industry Engagement

• Participate in research projects and publish academic papers or case studies.

• Coordinate industry visits, workshops, guest lectures, and collaborative projects.

• Build relationships with retail brands and design consultancies.

3) Academic Administration

• Support admissions, assessments, exhibitions, and departmental activities.

• Assist in NAAC/IQAC documentation, accreditation activities, data management, and quality

assurance initiatives.

• Participate in outreach, student mentoring, and institutional development.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Retail Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Exhibition Design, Spatial

Design, Industrial Design, or related disciplines.

• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant industry and/or academic experience.

• Strong portfolio showcasing retail environments, commercial interiors, or experiential design

projects.

Preferred Skills:

• Retail Planning

• Store Design

• Exhibition Design

• Customer Experience Design

• Retail Strategy

• Design Research

• Sustainable Design

• AI and Digital Design Tools

• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities

Software Proficiency

• AutoCAD

• SketchUp

• Rhino / Revit (preferred)

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Lumion / Twin motion / Escape (preferred)

• Microsoft Office

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their updated resume / CV to [Confidential Information] with Subject Line: Application for Assistant Professor - Retail Design