Retail Visual Merchandising & Display Manager

Redma Ideas; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Redma Ideas is seeking a skilled Retail Display Engineer to develop innovative display concepts in Navi Mumbai. You will convert client briefs into manufacturable solutions, engineer sturdy units, and prepare technical drawings for fabrication.

You will select materials, plan prototypes, and coordinate with vendors to ensure quality and cost efficiency. The role involves presenting concepts to clients and driving material innovation across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail display manufacturing or POSM
• Strong grasp of materials like MDF, plywood, acrylic and metal
• Ability to plan prototypes and coordinate vendor development
• Comfort presenting concepts and explaining cost implications

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative retail display concepts from client briefs.
• Engineer structurally sound display units and prepare technical drawings.
• Select materials and specify fabrication methods for feasibility.
• Plan and execute prototypes, coordinating with vendors.
• Build a network of fabrication partners and evaluate capabilities.
• Prepare BOMs and support cost optimisation.
• Provide technical execution support during production and installation.
• Present concepts and solutions to clients as Redma’s technical expert.
• Drive process improvements and create engineering standards.

Skills

Retail display engineering

Display concept development

Fabrication knowledge

Material selection & specifications

Prototype development

Vendor development & sourcing

Costing & BOM preparation

Technical problem solving

Presentation & client interaction

Innovation mindset

Execution & quality orientation

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Retail Display Concept Development

• Develop innovative retail display concepts based on client briefs.
• Convert ideas into practical, manufacturable display solutions.
• Balance creativity with functionality and commercial feasibility.
• Research international retail display trends and introduce new concepts.

2. Display Engineering

• Engineer structurally sound display units.
• Prepare technical drawings and specifications.
• Select suitable construction methods and hardware.
• Ensure displays are easy to assemble, transport and maintain.

3. Material Expertise

• Recommend the right materials for every project.
• Maintain knowledge of MDF, plywood, acrylic, metal, aluminium, PET/PVC, corrugated board, foam board, LEDs, printing, powder coating, laminates and hardware.
• Continuously introduce new materials and technologies.

4. Prototype Development

• Own prototype planning and execution.
• Coordinate with vendors for prototype development.
• Validate functionality, finish, strength and manufacturability.
• Drive improvements before mass production.

5. Vendor Development

• Build and maintain a strong network of fabrication vendors.
• Identify new suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Evaluate vendor capability, quality, pricing and turnaround time.
• Negotiate technical and commercial requirements.

6. Costing & Engineering

• Prepare BOMs and technical costing.
• Recommend cost optimisation without compromising quality.
• Support commercial teams during estimation.

7. Technical Execution Support

• Support production during manufacturing.
• Resolve technical issues during fabrication and installation.
• Review critical projects before dispatch.

8. Client Interaction

• Present display concepts and engineering solutions to clients.
• Explain material choices, costing implications and prototype recommendations.
• Represent Redma as the technical expert during key meetings.

9. Process Improvement & Innovation

• Develop engineering standards and SOPs.
• Create material and hardware libraries.
• Introduce innovative construction methods and display mechanisms.
• Share technical knowledge with internal teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Retail Display Engineering
• Display Concept Development
• Fabrication Knowledge
• Material Selection & Specifications
• Prototype Development
• Vendor Development & Sourcing
• Costing & BOM Preparation
• Technical Problem Solving
• Presentation & Client Interaction
• Innovation Mindset
• Execution & Quality Orientation

Preferred candidate profile

815 years of experience in retail display manufacturing, POSM, shopfitting, visual merchandising, exhibition structures or retail fixture development.