Position: Assistant Professor (Retail Design)

nInstitute: Institute of Design

nDepartment: Retail & Exhibition Design

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

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

nEmployment Type: Full-time

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nAbout the Role:

nWe 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.

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nKey Responsibilities:

n1) Teaching & Learning

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

nStore Planning.

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

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

nCurriculum Development

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

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

nteaching.

n2) Research & Industry Engagement

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

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





n• Build relationships with retail brands and design consultancies.

n3) Academic Administration

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

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

nassurance initiatives.

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

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nRequired Qualifications:

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

nDesign, Industrial Design, or related disciplines.

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

n• Robust portfolio showcasing retail environments, commercial interiors, or experiential design

nprojects.

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nPreferred Skills:

n• Retail Planning

n• Store Design

n• Exhibition Design

n• Customer Experience Design

n• Retail Strategy

n• Design Research

n• Sustainable Design

n• AI and Digital Design Tools

n• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities

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nSoftware Proficiency

n• AutoCAD

n• SketchUp

n• Rhino / Revit (preferred)

n• Adobe Creative Suite

n• Lumion / Twin motion / Escape (preferred)

n• Microsoft Office

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nHow to Apply:

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

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