Mendel Heit - Lecturer in 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding

Q: Where is Mendel based?

Mendel is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Mendel speak?

Mendel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Native), Spanish (Elementary), Portuguese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mendel have?

Mendel has at least 21 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 9 months . Note that Mendel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mendel's latest experience?

Mendel's most recent position is Lecturer in 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding at Macromedia Hochschule Berlin .

Q: What companies has Mendel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mendel has worked for Macromedia Hochschule Berlin , Framepunk GmbH , Jack Morton , Vista Alègre Atlantis , and Mendel Heit Design Lab .

Q: Which industries is Mendel most experienced in?

Mendel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Arts and Crafts , and Fashion and Apparel . Mendel also has some experience in Advertising , Education , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Mendel most experienced in?

Mendel is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Production/Manufacturing . Mendel also has some experience in Marketing and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Mendel worked in recently?

Mendel has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Arts and Crafts , and Fashion and Apparel .

Q: Which business areas has Mendel worked in recently?

Mendel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Marketing .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2016 - Dec 2023

8 years

Berlin, Germany

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: Fundamentals of design and graphic design, layout, typography, Adobe Suite
Semesters 6 to 8: Storyboarding and prototyping, cross-media project work
Workshops for 3D printing with theory and practice for the communication design and fashion programs

Jan 2015 - Present

11 years 2 months

Freelance Designer

Framepunk GmbH

3D scanning of faces and vintage eyewear models
Reconstruction and adaptation of existing or damaged frames
Design and development of new eyewear collections

Jan 2015 - Present

11 years 2 months

Lead Designer and Creative Director

Jack Morton

Client contact and design consulting, inventory assessment, documentation, and presentations
Creation of exhibition concepts, visitor flows, content mapping, and style
3D modelling and visualization, including some animations and real-time 3D
2D CAD, floor plans and production drawings including wall elevations and furniture plans, as well as coordination with production teams, site and setup supervision
Development of graphic concepts and coordination of graphic refinement and print production
Managed over 70 projects with clients like Adidas, AEG, Electrolux, MAN, HERE, Porsche, Symrise, Hyundai, and Wallbox

Jan 2014 - Present

12 years 2 months

Portugal

External Designer

Vista Alègre Atlantis

Concept and design of table and decorative objects made of porcelain and crystal
Collaboration with ceramic craftsmen and engineers on production development
Model and prototype making from plaster and porcelain, 3D printing
Design and development of decorative graphics

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Designer

Stilnest

Design and development of jewelry collections made of 3D-printed polyamide and silver

Jan 2011 - Dec 2015

5 years

Doha, Qatar

Freelance Designer

Avantgarde Qatar

Exhibition design, event design and showroom planning for projects in Doha
Planning and 3D visualization as well as animation
Managed over 30 projects with clients such as Toyota, Lexus, QAFAC, QDB, Ikea, Qatar Rail and Vodafone

Jan 2010 - Present

16 years 2 months

Founder and Designer

Mendel Heit Design Lab

Concept and design of accessories, furniture and lighting
Research and product development focusing on glass, ceramic, wood and plastic
Research at the interface of craftsmanship and digital manufacturing techniques (3D printing and glass)
Self-edition of furniture, lamps, jewelry and accessories
Designing sustainable concepts for furniture and shop design
Collaborations with international companies for product and space design

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

Freelance Designer

ART+COM AG

Development of spatial installations and interactive exhibits for museums and showrooms
3D prototyping for testing programmed kinetic installations
Experiments with light and cognitive effects with Prof. Jussi Ängeslevä
3D animation and visualization

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Berlin, Germany

Founding Member

Makerlab and Open Design City

OpenDesignCity is a fab lab with workshops and events around 3D printing and laser engraving
Makerlab is a mobile maker workshop format with events in Milan, Istanbul, Berlin, Weimar and Aswan

Jan 2008 - Dec 2012

5 years

Berlin, Germany

Designer and Interior Architect

Coordination GmbH

Design and development of spaces, furniture, lighting and installations
Development of exhibitions, showrooms, trade fair booths 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

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Braunschweig, Germany

Designer

Institute for Transportation Design, Braunschweig University of Art

Researching sustainable concepts for tomorrow's mobility
Design and 3D modeling

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

3 years

Berlin, Germany

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 building, technical drawings and 3D modeling
Material research and documentation

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (20 years), Arts and Crafts (16 years), Fashion (13 years), Advertising (11 years), Education (10 years), and Telecommunication (8 years).

Manufacturing

Arts and Crafts

Fashion

Advertising

Education

Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (21 years), Research and Development (19 years), Production (16 years), Marketing (15 years), and Operations (1 year).

Product Development

Research and Development

Production

Marketing

Operations

Summary

Innovative, adaptable, team player, interdisciplinary, proactive, open, hands-on

Skills

Analog: Design Thinking, Concept Development, Client Communication, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Research And Analysis, Sketching And Rendering, Drawing Plans, Production Development, Model Making, Photo Documentation, Observation, Listening, Learning
Digital 3d: Cinema4d, Rhino, Grasshopper, Blender, 3ds Max, D5 Render, Enscape, V-ray
Cad/cam: Solidworks, Rhinocam, Netfabb, Estlcam, Fusion 360, Vectorworks
2d: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Indesign, Figma
Code: Arduino, Html, Processing, Chatgpt, Dall-e, Midjourney
Classics: Ms Office Suite, Webex, Teams

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

French

Native

Spanish

Elementary

Portuguese

Elementary

Education

Oct 2003 - Jun 2006

Braunschweig University of Fine Arts

Diploma in Industrial Design · Industrial & Transportation Design · Braunschweig, Germany · summa cum laude

Oct 2000 - Jun 2003

École Nationale Supérieure d’Art et de Design

DNAP Design · Industrial Design · Nancy, France · summa cum laude

Sep 1997 - Jun 2000

Lycée International des Pontonniers

Bilingual Abitur (OIB French+German) · Strasbourg, France

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Mendel based?

Mendel is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Mendel speak?

Mendel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Native), Spanish (Elementary), Portuguese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Mendel have?

Mendel has at least 21 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 9 months. Note that Mendel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mendel be best suited for?

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.

What is Mendel's latest experience?

Mendel's most recent position is Lecturer in 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding at Macromedia Hochschule Berlin.

What companies has Mendel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mendel has worked for Macromedia Hochschule Berlin, Framepunk GmbH, Jack Morton, Vista Alègre Atlantis, and Mendel Heit Design Lab.

Which industries is Mendel most experienced in?

Mendel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Arts and Crafts, and Fashion and Apparel. Mendel also has some experience in Advertising, Education, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Mendel most experienced in?

Mendel is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Production/Manufacturing. Mendel also has some experience in Marketing and Operations.

Which industries has Mendel worked in recently?

Mendel has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Arts and Crafts, and Fashion and Apparel.

Which business areas has Mendel worked in recently?

Mendel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Marketing.

What is Mendel's education?

Mendel attended Braunschweig University of Fine Arts for Industrial & Transportation Design.

What is the availability of Mendel?

Mendel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mendel?

Mendel's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.