Position: Assistant Professor (Retail Design) /n Institute: Institute of Design /n Department: Retail & Exhibition Design /n Experience: 4–6 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 looking for an enthusiastic Retail Design qualified 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. /n Key Responsibilities: /n 1) Teaching & Learning /n • Teach undergraduate studio courses in Retail Design, Exhibition Design, Spatial Design, and /n Store Planning. /n /n
- Guide students through research, concept development, design detailing, and presentation.
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- Mentor students in live projects, internships, and portfolio development.
/n /n Curriculum Development /n /n
- Assist in developing and updating curriculum based on industry trends.
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- Integrate emerging technologies such as AI, AR/VR, digital retail, and sustainable design into
/n /n teaching. /n 2) Research & Industry Engagement /n /n
- Participate in research projects and publish academic papers or case studies.
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- Coordinate industry visits, workshops, guest lectures, and collaborative projects.
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- Build relationships with retail brands and design consultancies.
/n /n 3) Academic Administration /n /n
- Support admissions, assessments, exhibitions, and departmental activities.
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- Assist in NAAC/IQAC documentation, accreditation activities, data management, and quality
/n /n assurance initiatives. /n • Participate in outreach, student mentoring, and institutional development. /n Required Qualifications: /n • Master's degree in Retail Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Exhibition Design, Spatial /n Design, Industrial Design, or related disciplines. /n /n
- Minimum 4–6 years of relevant industry and/or academic experience.
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- Strong portfolio showcasing retail environments, commercial interiors, or experiential design
/n /n projects. /n Preferred Skills: /n /n
- Retail Planning
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- Store Design
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- Exhibition Design
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- Customer Experience Design
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- Retail Strategy
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- Design Research
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- Sustainable Design
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- AI and Digital Design Tools
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- Excellent communication and mentoring abilities
/n /n Software Proficiency /n /n
- AutoCAD
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- SketchUp
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- Rhino / Revit (preferred)
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- Adobe Creative Suite
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- Lumion / Twin motion / Escape (preferred)
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- Microsoft Office
/n /n How to Apply: /n 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