The Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München trains filmmakers in directing, cinematography, screenwriting, and production. Its VFX department, led by Prof. Jürgen Schopper, covers digital image creation and visual storytelling.
New mentor for VFX students
The Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München (HFF) is seeking a mentor in 3D computer animation to support students in its Visual Effects (VFX) focus area. The position begins on 1 May 2026 and is permanent at 50 percent of regular working hours (20 hours per week). Under the leadership of Professor Jürgen Schopper, the role involves mentoring students through all stages of 3D production, from modelling to rendering. Tasks include project support, workflow planning, and teaching practical skills in 3D computer animation and related software and hardware.
Skills and experience
Applicants should hold a relevant degree, such as in media design, media informatics, or creative technologies, or have equivalent professional experience. The position requires strong communication skills, independent work habits, and fluent German. Experience in higher education environments is preferred, as is interest in machine learning, volumetric capture, and their application in creative-technical contexts. Practical knowledge of Blender and/or Houdini is expected.
Conditions and benefits
The post offers a modern workplace within Munich’s Kunstareal district and access to a creative academic environment. Flexible working hours and partial home office options are available by agreement. Benefits include a staff canteen, good public transport connections, free parking in the underground garage, and the possibility of using the JobBike Bayern programme. The employment is permanent, part-time (50%), and compensated in accordance with pay group 10 of the German public service scale (TV-L). Salary estimates can be checked via the TV-L calculator.
Application and contact
Applications are open until 28 February 2026 via the HFF job portal. Content-related questions can be directed to Prof. Sinje Gebauer (vfx@hff-muc.de), while procedural inquiries should go to Juliane Kretschmer (j.kretschmer@hff-muc.de). HFF Munich explicitly values diversity and inclusion. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference when equally qualified.
As with all new positions and roles, candidates should assess the practical working conditions and institutional support before accepting an offer to ensure a sustainable match between teaching, production and artistic goals.
Original job posting at Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München careers portal
https://karriere.hff-muc.de/jobposting/bd4471285cbe481df72bf38ee7b515ca6215b8650
