Job Description
Position: Freelance Retail Designer
Location: Remote (with occasional in-person meetings in Milan)
Language Requirements: Fluent in Italian and English
Industry: Creative, Art Direction, Spatial Design, Retail
About LDF Studio
LDF Studio is a Milan-based creative agency specialising in high-end projects within the art, fashion, publishing, and luxury sectors. We work with renowned clients to develop innovative visual strategies that merge research, design, and creativity across multiple platforms.
Job Description
We are looking for a freelance designer with strong experience in retail and spatial design to join us on a project that involves the development of physical displays, temporary installations, and visual merchandising supports.
The collaboration will be project-based, focused on translating an existing creative concept into functional and visually coherent spatial solutions.
Key Responsibilities
· Design physical elements for temporary spaces, urban installations, and retail environments
· Develop display systems and visual supports aligned with the brand identity
· Select materials and construction methods suited to the context and concept
· Collaborate with the creative team to ensure consistency across all touchpoints
· Support the production and prototyping phase, when necessary
Requirements
· Proven experience in retail, exhibition or spatial design
· Strong visual culture and sensitivity to space, rhythm, and physical storytelling
· Ability to translate concepts into effective spatial solutions
· Knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and production feasibility
· Proficiency in software for spatial/3D design (SketchUp, Rhino, or similar)
· Precision, autonomy, and reliability
Nice to Have
· Experience with urban installations or unconventional formats
· Interest in research-led design and cross-disciplinary projects
· Familiarity with design for modular or nomadic spaces
How to Apply
Send your portfolio (with relevant projects), a short introduction, and your fee range to job@leledelfabbro.com
IMPORTANT: Use the subject line “Application for Freelance Retail Designer”