Designer (Retail / Visual Merchandising)
Boston, MA (Hybrid)
$50–54/hr
6+ month contract | 40 hrs/week
Our client is looking for a freelance Designer to support their Visual Merchandising team, helping bring retail campaigns to life across in-store signage, fixtures, and physical brand environments.
This role is ideal for a designer who understands how creative translates into real-world retail spaces and can confidently move work from concept through final production files.
Hybrid schedule: onsite in Boston Tues–Thurs.
MUST HAVES (DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE)
- 5+ years of design experience focused on retail, visual merchandising, environmental, or in-store creative
- Portfolio demonstrating in-store signage, fixture graphics, retail campaigns, or physical environment design
- Strong print production experience, including dielines, mechanicals, specs, and preparing vendor-ready files
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
- Experience adapting creative across multiple sizes, formats, and store layouts
- Ability to work onsite in Boston Tues–Thurs
What You’ll Do
- Design in-store signage, graphics, and promotional materials supporting seasonal campaigns and retail initiatives
- Adapt creative across multiple store formats, fixture sizes, and regional rollouts
- Translate 2D layouts into real-world retail applications across fixtures, displays, and environments
- Prepare print-ready production files including dielines, specs, and mechanicals
- Partner with Visual Merchandising, Production, and Marketing teams to execute cohesive in-store experiences
- Review proofs to ensure accuracy across dimensions, materials, and vendor requirements
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight retail timelines
- Apply strong typography, layout, and composition skills within established brand systems
Nice to Have
- Experience with SketchUp, Rhino, or other 3D tools
- Experience working in Asana or similar project management tools
- Background in retail, apparel, footwear, or lifestyle brands
Logistics
- Hybrid role based in Boston (onsite Tues–Thurs)
- 40 hours per week
- 6+ month contract with potential to extend
- $50–54/hr depending on experience
