Job Description

Position: Assistant Professor (Retail Design)

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Institute: Institute of Design

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Department: Retail & Exhibition Design

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

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

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Employment Type: Full-time

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About the Role:

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We 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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Key Responsibilities:

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1) Teaching & Learning

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

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Store Planning.

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- Guide students through research, concept development, design detailing, and presentation.
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- Mentor students in live projects, internships, and portfolio development.
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Curriculum Development

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- 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
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teaching.

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2) Research & Industry Engagement

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- Participate in research projects and publish academic papers or case studies.
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- Coordinate industry visits, workshops, guest lectures,



and team-oriented projects.
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- Build relationships with retail brands and design consultancies.
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3) Academic Administration

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- Support admissions, assessments, exhibitions, and departmental activities.
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- Assist in NAAC/IQAC documentation, accreditation activities, data management, and quality
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assurance initiatives.

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

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Required Qualifications:

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

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Design, Industrial Design, or related disciplines.

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- 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
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projects.

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Preferred Skills:

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- 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
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Software Proficiency

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- 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
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How to Apply:

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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