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Designer (Retail / Visual Merchandising) (Boston)

24 Seven Talent, Boston, MA, United States


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