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 prospect to contribute to teaching, research, industry collaborations, and curriculum development while working alongside experienced faculty.

Key Responsibilities

- 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.
- 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.
- 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 [email protected] with Subject Line: Application for Assistant Professor - Retail Design

📌 Assistant Professor - Retail Design (Pune)
🏢 MIT ADT University
📍 Pune