Faculty - Animation Design Department

Position: Teaching Faculty

School / Institute: MIT Institute of Design

Program / Department: Animation Design:

1) 3D Modeling and Visual Effects (VFX)

2) Visual Development

Reporting to: Head of Department

Location: MIT ADT University, Vishwaraj Baug, Loni Kalbhor, Pune, Maharashtra 412201

Joining Requirement: Immediate Joiner Preferred

1) 3D & VFX faculty

Institute of Design, MIT ADT University, Pune is looking for applicants for a full-time Faculty position in 3D Modeling and Visual Effects (VFX) to join our Animation Design Department. We want enthusiastic educators who combine technical skills with design thinking to inspire B.Des and M.Des students in visual storytelling, motion design, and AI-driven content creation.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach courses in 3D modeling, rigging, lighting, texturing, and VFX pipelines using tools like Maya, Blender ,Unreal ,Cinema 4D, and Adobe After Effects.

Incorporate design principles into technical workflows while mentoring students on their portfolios, showreels, and projects suitable for the industry.

Help with curriculum design, experiential learning modules, and partnerships with the film, gaming, and XR industries.

Qualifications:

Masters degree (or higher) in Animation, VFX, Design, or a related field.

At least 5 years of hands-on industry experience in 3D and VFX production, including films, ads, and games.

Established teaching experience in design-focused programs

Strong portfolio that demonstrates design-focused 3D/VFX work.

2) Visual Development

Institute of Design, MIT ADT University, Pune seeks a talented full-time Faculty in Visual Development to train our B.Des and M.Des programs in Animation and Game. Join us in shaping future designers who master concept art, world-building, and narrative visualization for film, games, and immersive media.

Key Responsibilities

- Teach visual development pipelines: concept art, character/environment design, mood boards, storyboarding, and style frames.

- Guide students in design thinking processes, from ideation to polished visuals, integrating AI generative tools and traditional sketching.

- Develop curriculum with emphasis on visual storytelling, IP creation, and cross-disciplinary projects

- Mentor projects, advanced skill enhancement & portfolios

Qualifications:

- Master's degree (or higher) in Visual Development, Concept Art, Animation, Illustration, or Design.

- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in visual development for animation, VFX, games, or advertising studios.

- Teaching experience in design schools; portfolio demonstrating strong narrative design and production-ready assets required.

Expertise in digital tools for visual development.

How to apply:

Interested candidates need to share their updated CVs on hr.resume@mituniversity.edu.in with Subject Line: Application for Faculty position in 3D Modelling & VFX at MIT IOD OR Application for Faculty position in Visual Development at MIT IOD