Based in Lisbon, I combine freelance 3D work with motion design teaching. I specialise in cinematic visuals for luxury and commercial brands and enjoy sharing knowledge with students and colleagues. I am open to freelance commissions and long-term collaborations, and I love collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life.…

Stepan Lazarev

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Based in Lisbon, I combine freelance 3D work with motion design teaching. I specialise in cinematic visuals for luxury and commercial brands and enjoy sharing knowledge with students and colleagues. I am open to freelance commissions and long-term collaborations, and I love collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life.…

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Based in Lisbon, I combine freelance 3D work with motion design teaching. I specialise in cinematic visuals for luxury and commercial brands and enjoy sharing knowledge with students and colleagues.

I am open to freelance commissions and long-term collaborations, and I love collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

3D Graphic Artist at Bitnet
December 1, 2020 - Present
Collaborated with a team to create 3D graphics and animations; utilized Maya for modeling, UV mapping, texturing, and rigging; worked with Cinema 4D for motion design and post-production in Photoshop and After Effects.
3D Animator/Generalist at Mentalmind Studio OÜ
February 1, 2023 - Present
Create engaging 3D animations and renders for stock video websites; contribute to building the company's portfolio of high-quality 3D content; collaborate with a dynamic team to meet project goals and deadlines.
3D Artist & Motion Designer at Friends of Mine Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Create 3D product animation and visuals for advertising campaigns. Produce visuals across lighting, rendering, compositing, and post-production. Collaborate with the creative team on campaign work. Record online motion design lessons and deliver in-person lectures for the Graphic Design course, review lesson materials, and provide technical and pedagogical feedback; conduct in-person teaching sessions with students.
3D Artist, VFX Artist & Motion Designer at Track of God Creative Bureau
January 1, 2023 - Present
Create CGI, VFX, and motion work for commercial campaigns and advertising films for clients across Europe. Produce product visuals, simulations, and motion-led content for luxury and commercial brands. Collaborate with the creative team on campaign work.
3D Animator at GuruLeads
May 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Contributed to animation projects using Cinema 4D and demonstrated strong animation skills.
NFT Collection Creator and Generator in 3D at Glück Studio
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Created unique 3D NFT collections, showcasing creativity and innovation in 3D modeling and design; utilized Python for metadata generation to enhance the uniqueness and value of each NFT.
Motion Design Instructor at Imersivas, Lda.
August 20, 2025 - Present
Record online motion design lessons and deliver in-person lectures for the Graphic Design course. Record professional screen casts and tutorials on Cinema 4D workflows and motion techniques. Review lesson materials and provide technical and pedagogical feedback. Conduct in-person teaching sessions with students.
3D Artist at Bitnet
December 20, 2020 - Present
Deliver full 3D production work including modeling, texturing, rigging, rendering, and motion design. Work across Cinema 4D and Autodesk Maya depending on project needs.
3D Graphic Artist at Track of God Creative Bureau
January 20, 2023 - Present
Create CGI, VFX, and motion work for commercial campaigns and advertising films for clients across Europe. Produce product visuals, simulations, and motion-led content for luxury and commercial brands. Help coordinate production workflow and support the organization of creative and technical processes across the studio.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics Technology at Kingston University
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics Technology at Kingston University
September 20, 2015 - April 14, 2026

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Other
    paper CGI, 3D & Motion Design Showreel

    A selection of my recent 3D, CGI, and motion design work across product visuals, branded content, and commercial projects.

    The reel includes work in modeling, look development, lighting, rendering, animation, and final polish, created for luxury and commercial brands including LOEWE, Zielinski & Rozen, and Michael Kors.