Animationsinstitut at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg trains outstanding talents at the highest level in the fields of animation, visual effects, technical direction, animation/effects producing and interactive media. In addition, the institute runs a research & development department.

We are offering a

Research Engineer Artificial Intelligence (m/f/d)

position within the research and development department of Animationsinstitut on a freelance basis,
starting 01.06.2025 or as soon as possible.

The Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg GmbH (FABW) is one of the most renowned educational institutions for film and media in Germany and also enjoys an excellent international reputation. This is ensured by a strong team- and practice-oriented teaching concept and over 300 guest lecturers per year. The Filmakademie also includes the Animationsinstitut and the Atelier Ludwigsburg-Paris.

Your tasks

Extension and improvement of the AnimHost application, see web: research.animationsinstitut.de/tracer

Implementation of additional Animation Generators

Ideas and suggestions to improve current workflow with Blender, VPET and Unity

Theoretical and practical involvement in global FABW AI strategy

Evaluation of tools and workflows

Your profile

Completed studies or several years of professional experience in media productions

Extensive knowledge in software development (C++, Qt, Python, Tensorflow), real-time/game technology and DCC applications

Experience in training and refining complex AI models

Basic knowledge with Character Rigs and 3D Animation workflows

Exceptional inter-personal skills, problem solving and development

Organizational talent, resilient, versatile and flexible, ability to work in a team

Very good knowledge of English

Valid work permit within the European Union

You have a sense of social responsibility and are open and sensitive to sustainability, diversity and equality

The job offers

A unique working environment tightly connected to international academia and industry

Versatile and varied tasks

Flexible working hours and mobile work with predominant presence in Ludwigsburg

Further training opportunities

As an educational institution, Filmakademie shapes the visual and media landscape of tomorrow. Aware of this responsibility, Filmakademie strives for appropriate gender distribution of positions; applications by women are thus particularly welcome. Furthermore, Filmakademie particularly invites people with a migration background as well as
people with disabilities to apply.

We see diversity as a strength and are convinced of the numerous advantages of diverse perspectives, experiences and skills.

Information on Filmakademie can be found at www.filmakademie.de and information on Animationsinstitut at www.animationsinstitut.de.

We look forward to your informative application including your earliest possible starting date. Please submit your application no later than 18.05.2025 via our online application portal at

https://animationsinstitut.de/de/ueber-uns/jobs

Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Abt. Personal & Honorare
Akademiehof 10
71638 Ludwigsburg