Assistant professor - retail design
MIT ADT University · Pune, India
Job Description
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 intoteaching.
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 qualityassurance 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 designprojects.
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 abilitiesSoftware Proficiency
Auto CAD Sketch Up Rhino / Revit (preferred) Adobe Creative Suite Lumion / Twin motion / Escape (preferred) Microsoft OfficeHow to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their updated resume / CV to with Subject Line: Application for Assistant Professor - Retail Design
Details
| Company | MIT ADT University |
| Location | Pune, India |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | design |
| Experience | permanent |