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 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.

Key Responsibilities
1) 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. 2) 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.
• Solid 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
• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• 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 (India)
🏢 MIT ADT University
📍 India