Freelance Retail, Spatial & Visual Merchandising Designer

About the role

We are seeking freelance Retail Designers, Spatial Designers and Visual Merchandising specialists to work with leading UK retail, fashion and luxury brands. The role involves translating brand narratives into engaging physical environments and immersive customer experiences on a project‑by‑project basis.

Key responsibilities

• Design retail spaces, shop‑in‑shop concepts and pop‑up activations.
• Create visual merchandising layouts, window displays and in‑store experiences.
• Develop experiential and exhibition designs for fashion and luxury retail.
• Produce 3D visualisations and renderings for retail environments.
• Collaborate with brand and agency stakeholders to ensure design aligns with premium brand standards.

Required profile

• Strong conceptual thinking and a high‑quality portfolio showcasing retail or experiential design.
• Proven experience delivering projects for premium fashion, beauty, lifestyle or luxury brands.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Availability for freelance and contract engagements.

Required skills

• Cinema 4D
• Blender
• SketchUp
• Rhino
• 3ds Max
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Vectorworks
• Figma

What we offer

• Competitive day rates (GBP 350‑450 per day).
• Flexible freelance and contract opportunities.
• Potential for future projects with top retail and fashion brands.