Position: Assistant Professor (Retail Design)

Institute: Institute of Design

Department: Retail & Exhibition 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 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.

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. 3) 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

Auto CAD Sketch Up 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