Graphic Designer – Visual Merchandising

Designer – Visual Merchandising (Retail & Apparel)

Hybrid | Boston, MA | Contract

Our client in the retail and athletic apparel industry is looking for a Designer – Visual Merchandising to join their creative team. This role blends 3D spatial design and 2D graphic layout , supporting retail and wholesale environments across North America. You’ll help bring brand stories to life through storefront mockups, in-store layouts, and quick-turn creative execution.

About the Role

• Develop 3D models and mockups of storefronts and window displays (30–40 variations) to visualize seasonal campaigns and retail activations.
• Translate design concepts into spatial layouts, fixture placements, and top-down sketches .
• Create quick comps and mockups in Photoshop to visualize how graphics and displays appear in different retail environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with creative and project management teams to adapt toolkits and campaign materials across multiple store formats.
• Work hands-on in both 2D (Adobe Creative Suite) and 3D (SketchUp) environments to deliver cohesive, on-brand visual merchandising concepts.
• Prepare files for vendor production and ensure structural feasibility of designs.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in visual merchandising, retail, or environmental design (preferably in apparel, footwear, or consumer goods).
• Proficiency in SketchUp (required) for 3D modeling and spatial visualization.
• Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign .
• Understanding of materials, scale, and spatial flow in physical retail spaces.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple review rounds and quick turnarounds.
• Local to Greater Boston ; available to be on-site 2–3 days per week .

Details

• Type: Contract
• Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid, 2–3 days onsite per week)
• Compensation: $50–$60/hr
• Start Date: ASAP
• Portfolio required showcasing both 3D spatial work and 2D design samples.