Designer (Retail / Visual Merchandising) (Boston)

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