Job Description Position: Senior Faculty – Visual Merchandising & Fashion Retail
n Department: Retail & Exhibition Design
n Institute: Institute of Design
n Experience: Minimum 8–10 years (Industry and/or Academic)
n Location: MIT ADT University, Vishwa Rajbaug, Loni Kalbhor, Pune, Maharashtra, India
n Employment Type: Full-time
n About the Role:
n We are seeking an experienced Visual Merchandising qualified with a strong background in
n fashion 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
n brand communication. The candidate should be passionate about mentoring future retail designers while bridging industry practices with academic learning.
n Key Responsibilities:
n 1) Teaching & Learning
n • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Visual Merchandising, Fashion Retail,
n Brand Experience, and Customer Experience Design.
n • Conduct studio sessions, workshops, and seminars on retail display, spatial branding, and
n retail communication.
n • Mentor students in live industry projects, internships, portfolios, and graduation projects.
n 2) 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.
n 3) Industry Collaboration
n • Build partnerships with fashion brands, retailers, VM agencies, and lifestyle organizations.
n • Organize industry visits, guest lectures, workshops, and collaborative projects.
n • Facilitate internships and placement opportunities.
n 4)



Research & Innovation
n • Conduct research in visual merchandising, consumer behaviour, retail branding, and
n customer experience.
n • Publish papers, case studies, and industry reports.
n 5) Academic Administration
n • Participate in curriculum planning, admissions, student assessments, and departmental
n activities.
n • Contribute to NAAC/IQAC documentation, accreditation processes, quality assurance, and
n institutional development initiatives.
n Required Qualifications:
n • Master's degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Visual Merchandising, Retail
n Design, Lifestyle Accessory Design, Interior Design, or related disciplines.
n • Candidates from premier institutions 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
n projects.
n Preferred 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 communication and mentoring skills
n Software Proficiency
n • Adobe Creative Suite
n • SketchUp / AutoCAD
n • Figma or equivalent visualization tools
n • Microsoft Office
n How to Apply:
n Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their updated resume / CV to with Subject Line: Application for Senior Faculty – Visual Merchandising & Fashion Retail

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