Mendel H.-Lecturer in 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding
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Lecturer in 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding
Macromedia Hochschule Berlin
- Semesters 1 to 3: 3D modelling, rendering and animation with Cinema4D, Blender, After Effects
- Semesters 1 to 3: Design and graphic design fundamentals, layout, typography, Adobe Suite
- Semesters 6 to 8: Storyboarding and prototyping, cross-media project work
- Workshops on 3D printing, including theory and practice, for the Communication Design and Fashion degree programs
Freelance Designer
Framepunk GmbH
- 3D scanning of faces and vintage eyewear models
- Reproduction and adaptation of existing or damaged frames
- Design and development of new eyewear collections
Lead Designer and Creative Director
Jack Morton
- Client contact and design consulting, assessment, documentation and presentations
- Development of exhibition concepts, visitor flows, content mapping and style
- 3D modelling and visualisation, as well as some animation and realtime 3D
- 2D CAD, floor plans and production plans, including wall elevations and furniture plans, as well as coordination with production teams and supervision of construction sites and installations
- Development of graphic concepts, as well as coordination of detailed graphic design and print production
- Management of over 70 projects with clients such as Adidas, AEG, Electrolux, MAN, HERE, Porsche, Symrise, Hyundai and Wallbox
External Designer
Vista Alègre Atlantis
- Concept and design of porcelain and crystal tableware and decorative objects
- Collaboration with ceramic craftspeople and engineers on production development
- Model and prototype making in plaster and porcelain, 3D printing
- Design and development of decorative graphics
Designer
Stilnest
- Design and development of jewellery collections made from 3D-printed polyamide and silver
Freelance Designer
Avantgarde Qatar
- Exhibition design, event design and showroom planning for projects in Doha
- Planning, 3D visualization and animation
- Managed over 30 projects for clients such as Toyota, Lexus, QAFAC, QDB, Ikea, Qatar Rail and Vodafone
Founder and Designer
Mendel Heit Design Lab
- Concept and design of accessories, furniture and lighting
- Research and product development focused on glass, ceramics, wood and plastic
- Research at the intersection of craftsmanship and digital manufacturing techniques (3D printing and glass)
- Self-edition of furniture, lamps, jewelry and accessories
- Design of sustainable concepts for furniture and shop design
- Collaboration with international companies on the design of products and spaces
Freelance Designer
ART+COM AG
- Development of spatial experiences and interactive exhibits for museums and showrooms
- 3D prototyping to test programmed kinetic installations
- Experiments with light and cognitive effects with Prof. Jussi Ängeslevä
- 3D animation and visualization
Founding Member
Makerlab und Open Design City
- OpenDesignCity is a fab lab with workshops and events focused on 3D printing and laser engraving
- Makerlab is a mobile maker workshop format with events in Milan, Istanbul, Berlin, Weimar and Aswan
Designer and Interior Architect
Coordination GmbH
- Design and development of spaces, furniture, lighting and installations
- Development of exhibitions, showrooms, trade fair stands and private interiors
- Technical drawings with Vectorworks as well as 3D modeling and rendering
- Material sampling, prototype construction and architectural model making
- Managed over 30 projects for Nike, B. Braun, Falke, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Telekom, Franke Care Systems, Landis & Gyr, Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig and Tränenpalast Berlin
Designer
Institut für Transportation Design, Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig
- Research into sustainable concepts for the mobility of tomorrow
- Design and 3D modeling
Freelance Industrial Designer & Assistant
Jerszy Seymour Design Workshop
- Design and development of consumer products and furniture for Magis, Vitra, Moulinex and Vodafone
- Exhibition planning and concept development for artistic interventions
- Studio assistance, prototype construction, technical drawings and 3D modeling
- Materials research and documentation
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Arts and Crafts, Fashion, Advertising, Education, and Telecommunication.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, Production, Marketing, and Operations.
Summary
Innovative, adaptable, team player, interdisciplinary, committed, open-minded, hands-on
Skills
Analog: Design Thinking, Concept Development, Customer Communication, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Research And Analysis, Sketching And Rendering, Drawing Plans, Production Development, Model Making, Photo Documentation, Observing, Listening, Learning
Digital 3d: Cinema4d, Rhino, Grasshopper, Blender, 3dsmax, D5 Render, Enscape V-Ray
Cad/Cam: Solidworks, Rhinocam, Netfabb, Estlcam, Fusion360, Vectorworks
2d: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Aftereffects, Indesign, Figma
Code: Arduino, Html, Processing, Chatgpt, Dall-E, Midjourney
Classics: Ms Office Suite, Webex, Teams
Languages
Education
Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig
Diplom Industrial Designer · Industrial & Transportation Design · Braunschweig, Germany · summa cum laude
École Nationale Supérieure d’Art et de Design
DNAP Design · Industrial Design · Nancy, France · summa cum laude
Lycée International des Pontonniers
Bilingual German Abitur (OIB French+German) · Strasbourg, France
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Mendel is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Mendel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Native), Spanish (Elementary), Portuguese (Elementary).
Mendel has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Mendel has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Mendel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Mendel would be well-suited for roles such as: Lecturer in 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding, Freelance Designer, Lead Designer and Creative Director.
Mendel's most recent position is Lecturer in 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding at Macromedia Hochschule Berlin.
In recent years, Mendel has worked for Macromedia Hochschule Berlin, Framepunk GmbH, Jack Morton, Vista Alègre Atlantis, and Mendel Heit Design Lab.
Mendel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Arts and Crafts, and Fashion. Mendel also has some experience in Advertising, Education, and Telecommunication.
Mendel is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Production. Mendel also has some experience in Marketing and Operations.
Mendel has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Arts and Crafts, and Fashion.
Mendel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Marketing.
Mendel attended Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig for Industrial & Transportation Design.
Mendel will be available full-time from November 2026.
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