Hi, I’m Alec Popescu, a multidisciplinary animator and art director based in Bucharest. With a foundation in classical 2D and 3D animation, I aim to bring quality to any task in animation, character design or storyboards given within the animation pipeline, and maintain efficiency and teamwork from concept to delivery. I am passionate about expressive, narrative-driven animation and have a deep love for the anime medium, as well enjoying the hands-on experience producing content for international clients.…

Alec Popescu

Hi, I’m Alec Popescu, a multidisciplinary animator and art director based in Bucharest. With a foundation in classical 2D and 3D animation, I aim to bring quality to any task in animation, character design or storyboards given within the animation pipeline, and maintain efficiency and teamwork from concept to delivery. I am passionate about expressive, narrative-driven animation and have a deep love for the anime medium, as well enjoying the hands-on experience producing content for international clients.…

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Hi, I’m Alec Popescu, a multidisciplinary animator and art director based in Bucharest.

With a foundation in classical 2D and 3D animation, I aim to bring quality to any task in animation, character design or storyboards given within the animation pipeline, and maintain efficiency and teamwork from concept to delivery.

I am passionate about expressive, narrative-driven
animation and have a deep love for the anime medium, as well enjoying the hands-on experience producing content for international clients.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Beginner

Work Experience

Art Director at Reach Creators SRL
May 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for developing the visual identity of the company and its promotional work across all media, in image and video format, including logos, marketing materials, and music for social media content. Developed e-learning materials for clients to support diverse learning styles and subjects, including all stages of information structuring, storyboarding, editing and animations for the materials. Delivered one-on-one English tutoring sessions, developing personalized lesson plans with clear learning objectives, structured curricula and progress tracking for each student.
Freelance Animator at Grimmjack
November 1, 2025 - Present
Produced scripted animations and edited video content for multi-episode productions, working on the full storyboard-to-delivery pipeline. Created visual assets (backgrounds, character emotes, promotional graphics) aligned with brand guidelines for diverse digital platforms.
Freelance Graphic Designer at TimeWarp Entertainment
October 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Produced animations and promotional artwork for live music events, managing client briefs and deliverables end-to-end, communicating clearly and adapting output to feedback in a fast-paced environment. Identified potential opportunities for growth through strategic visual research initiatives.
Intern at Studio Canal
April 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018
Directly supported the production team with document management, file sorting, and office running, demonstrating reliability, diligence and attention to detail.

Education

Diploma in Classical Animation (Honors) at Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, Canada
November 30, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Diploma in 3D Animation and VFX (Honors) at Vancouver Film School Shanghai, Shanghai, China
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
BA in Digital Film Production (First Class) at Ravensbourne University London, UK
November 30, 0002 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Best Director & Best Screenplay
March 1, 2015 - June 5, 2026
First Prize AISB Vampires Robotics Team FIRST tech challenge robotics tournament
November 1, 2015 - June 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level