Associate Professor - Animation & VFX

For our MIT Vishwaprayag University, Solapur we are hiring Animation & VFX - HOD:Following is the Job Description:To develop and manage the B.Sc. Animation and VFX program with academic excellence, industry relevance, and creative innovation. Responsibilities will be curriculum development, faculty coordination, industry collaboration, and student success, ensuring the program produces industry-ready animation professionals with strong artistic, technical, and storytelling skills.Key Responsibilities: - Provide academic and administrative support for the B.Sc. Animation & VFX program. - Design, develop, and periodically update curriculum aligned with industry trends and global standards. - Mentor students in animation, visual storytelling, character design, 2D/3D animation, VFX, and digital media projects. - Establish and strengthen industry collaborations for internships, live projects, and placements. - Promote interdisciplinary projects and innovation-driven learning. - Oversee student portfolios, showreels, exhibitions, festivals, and competitions. - Guide research, publications, and creative production activities. - Ensure academic quality assurance, accreditation compliance, and institutional standards. - Represent the program in academic forums, industry events, and outreach activities.Qualification & Experience: Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Animation, Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, Digital Media, Film & Media, or related field. Experience: 3–10 years of academic and/or professional experience in the relevant design domain. Prior teaching experience in a design institute will be preferred.Skills & Competencies: Expertise in 2D/3D animation, VFX, storytelling, pipelines. Proficiency in Maya, Blender, Toon Boom, Adobe Suite, Unreal Engine, ZBrush. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Passion for teaching, creativity, and continuous learning.Desirable Attributes: - Studio/production house experience. - Exposure to AR/VR, AI, Game Design, Virtual Production. - Strong industry network. - Festival participation/publications. - Knowledge of new media, emerging technologies, and digital design trends. - Contribution to research, publications, or professional design networks.

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