Job DescriptionPosition: Senior Faculty – Visual Merchandising & Fashion Retail

NDepartment: Retail & Exhibition Design

NInstitute: Institute of Design

NExperience: Minimum 8–10 years (Industry and/or Academic)

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

NEmployment Type: Full-time

NAbout the Role:

NWe are seeking an experienced Visual Merchandising qualified with a strong background in

Nfashion and lifestyle retail to join our academic team. The ideal candidate will bring industry expertise in creating compelling retail experiences, visual storytelling, customer engagement, and

Nbrand communication. The candidate should be passionate about mentoring future retail designers while bridging industry practices with academic learning.

NKey Responsibilities:

N1) Teaching & Learning

N- Teach undergraduate andpostgraduate courses in Visual Merchandising, Fashion Retail,

NBrand Experience, and Customer Experience Design.

N- Conduct studio sessions, workshops, and seminars on retail display, spatial branding, and

Nretail communication.

n- Mentor students in live industry projects, internships, portfolios, and graduation projects.

N2) Curriculum Development

N- Develop and update courses aligned with evolving retail and fashion industry trends.

N- Introduce experiential learning methods, case studies, and interdisciplinary projects.

N3) Industry Collaboration

N- Build partnerships withfashion brands, retailers, VM agencies, and lifestyle organizations.

N- Organize industry visits, guest lectures, workshops, and collaborative projects.

N- Facilitate internships and placement opportunities.

N4)



Research & Innovation

N- Conduct research in visual merchandising, consumer behaviour, retail branding, and

Ncustomer experience.

n- Publish papers, case studies, and industry reports.

N5) Academic Administration

N- Participate in curriculum planning, admissions, student assessments, and departmental

Nactivities.

n- Contribute to NAAC/IQAC documentation, accreditation processes, quality assurance, and

Ninstitutional developmentinitiatives.

NRequired Qualifications:

N- Master's degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Visual Merchandising, Retail

NDesign, Lifestyle Accessory Design, Interior Design, or related disciplines.

N- Candidates from premierinstitutions such as National Institute of Fashion Technology

N(NIFT), NID, or other reputed design schools are encouraged to apply.

N- Minimum 8–10 years of relevant industry and/or academic experience.

N- Strong portfolio demonstrating retail displays, store environments, and brand experience

Nprojects.

nPreferred Skills:

N- Visual Merchandising

N- Fashion Retail

n- Brand Communication

N- Customer Experience (CX)

N- Retail Branding

n- Consumer Behaviour

N- Window Display Design

N- Omni-channel Retail

n- Design Thinking

N- Excellent communicationand mentoring skills

NSoftware Proficiency

n- Adobe Creative Suite

N- SketchUp / AutoCAD

n- Figma or equivalent visualization tools

N- Microsoft Office

nHow to Apply:

NInterested and qualified candidates are requested to send their updated resume / CV to [email protected] with Subject Line: Application for Senior Faculty – Visual Merchandising & Fashion Retail

📌 Senior Faculty - Visual Merchandising & Fashion Retail (India)
🏢 MIT ADT University
📍 India