Designer (Retail / Visual Merchandising)

Designer (Retail / Visual Merchandising) Boston, MA (Hybrid) $5054/hr 6+ month contract | 40 hrs/week Our client is looking for a freelanceDesignerto support theirVisual 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 TuesThurs. MUST HAVES (DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE) 5+ years of design experience focused onretail, visual merchandising, environmental, or in-store creative Portfolio demonstratingin-store signage, fixture graphics, retail campaigns, or physical environment design Strongprint production experience , including dielines, mechanicals, specs, and preparing vendor-ready files Advanced proficiency inAdobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop Experience adapting creative acrossmultiple sizes, formats, and store layouts Ability to workonsite in Boston TuesThurs What Youll 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 TuesThurs) 40 hours per week 6+ month contract with potential to extend $5054/hr depending on experience