Hochschule Luzern
Emmenbrücke
Artistic Assistant 50%
- 07 September 2026
- 50%
- Temporary
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Closer to education that moves.As the largest educational institution of the six Central Swiss cantons, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is at the cutting edge with its offerings. Far-sighted and innovative, nationally and internationally, we impart knowledge. Join us and become part of our shared, sustainable future.
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Design Film Art is the creative space for people who want to move the world. For more than 140 years, lecturers, researchers, staff and students have met here in an inspiring environment and together cultivate a culture of openness, which is visible in the lively, bright workspaces in Lucerne-Emmenbrücke. Experienced teams and international networking offer diverse development opportunities.
Within Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Design & Art, the Bachelor Video programme conveys central aspects of cinematic design and focuses on the diverse forms and methods of documentary filmmaking. During the course of study, students work through the entire production process: from the idea and research to the shooting script, through filming and editing, to film evaluation. Practical teaching imparts technical craftsmanship, creative competence and theoretical knowledge. In their own short film projects, students apply new knowledge, test it, deepen it, reinterpret it and combine it.
From 15 October 2026, we are looking for you for the Bachelor Video programme, limited to 6 months, as
Artistic Assistant 50%
Your tasks
- Supporting the head of the study programme in organising and administering teaching (e.g. semester planning, budget management and study trips)
- Supporting lecturers in planning and conducting their teaching
- Contact person for students as well as preparation and processing of project-related enquiries
- Preparation and follow-up of meetings and working groups as well as participation therein
- Teaching-related or subject-specific minute-taking (e.g. at team meetings)
- Preparation and execution of events (e.g. information days, exhibitions and final film premieres)
- Participation in accounting
- Management of social media channels, blog, website, archive and Vimeo channel
- Supervision of student assistants
- Assuming general tasks in Bachelor Video
Your profile
- Completed university degree (Bachelor or equivalent), preferably in film
- Strong organisational talent as well as an independent, structured and reliable working style
- Commercial expertise is an advantage
- Confident handling of online media
- Good knowledge of Mac and MS Office
- Fluent use of the German language in speech and writing as well as good English skills
- Enjoyment of exchange within the team and with students as well as interest in critical engagement with topics such as diversity, anti-racism, gender and class
Our offer
- Fixed-term employment for six months
- A varied role with plenty of scope for action in an inspiring working environment
- Artistically and technically interested students as well as a variety of challenging projects
- An open and experienced team
- Work on a constantly evolving campus
- Modern infrastructure with well-equipped editing suites and a well-stocked equipment loan service
- Learning spaces with development potential
As we want to enrich the Bachelor Video programme with critical perspectives and make our team more diverse, we expressly invite people with different backgrounds and life paths to apply.
Please send us your meaningful application documents by 14.09.2026.
Interviews will take place on 02.10.2026.
Location
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Design Film Art
Nylsuisseplatz 1
6020 Lucerne – Emmenbrücke
Professional enquiries
Prof. Volko Kamensky
Head of Study Programme BA Video
volko.kamensky@hslu.ch
