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Hi! I’m Alex, a passionate 2D and 3D artist and animator with a deep love for storytelling through motion. With expertise spanning animation, rigging, modeling, texturing, look development, and motion design, I bring creative visions to life.
I thrive on solving complex creative challenges, blending technical precision with artistic expression, always pushing for the highest standards in execution.
Skills
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Experience Level
3D Animation
Expert
2D Animation
Expert
3D Model
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Short Film
Expert
Animation
Expert
Autodesk Maya
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Explainer Video
Expert
ZBrush
Expert
Corporate Video
Expert
Pencil Illustration
Expert
3D Design
Expert
Mixamo
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Motion Graphic
Expert
Substance Painter
Expert
Unity
Expert
ChatGPT
Expert
Narrative Illustration
Intermediate
Unity 3D
Intermediate
Childrens Book Illustration
Beginner
Adobe Premiere Pro
Beginner
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
3D Animator, Rigger, 2D and 3D Artist at plai studio
November 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024Worked on multi-reality experiences and mobile games for clients including Nike, Disney, Meta, Google, BBC, and others. Utilized software such as Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, After Effects, Esoteric Spine, Unity, Lens Studio, and Meta Spark to produce animations, rigs, and 2D/3D assets.
3D Animator and Rigger at Vision3
May 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020Adapted 3D models for realtime applications including topology and textures, rigged and animated models for the Valens Reef VR Experience. Used Maya, Substance Painter, and Photoshop.
Lead 2D Game Animator at R/GA
October 1, 2018 - May 31, 2020Led animator team and developed workflow for 2D asset adaptation, preparation, rigging, and animation for digital animated books featured in the McDonald's Happy Meal App. Worked with Unity, Spine, and Photoshop.
Animator, Illustrator, Designer at CDM London, Blue Drop Studio, Munk Studios, Seed Animation, Trigger, Golin, Contented Brothers, Muckle Hen Productions, BBD Perfect Storm, Dice Media Communications, Fifty Nine Productions
September 1, 2015 - October 31, 2018Freelanced as animator, illustrator, and designer for various projects with clients such as BBC, Amazon, Pfizer, Oracle, and others. Used After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
2D game artist and animator at Chaos Created
October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015Designed characters and environments, rigged and animated assets for games and apps using Photoshop, ZBrush, and Modo.
2D game artist at FormerDroid
January 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014Designed and digitally painted backgrounds, developed concepts for original IP, created UI assets and promotional artwork using Photoshop, Illustrator, Unity, Maya, and Keyshot.
Fine Art Painter, Designer, Animator
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2013Created 3D sculpt, models, rigged and animated the graduation short film 'In Sight'. Designed catalogues and decoration cards, completed commissions of Byzantine icons and fine art paintings. Produced mural art for Bloom! Hotel in Brussels. Used Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Maya, and ZBrush.
Education
BA (Hons) in Animation at Edinburgh College of Art, Ediburgh, UK
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013BA (Hons) in Mural Art at National University of Arts, Bucharest, Romania
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2009BA (Hons) in Animation at Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, UK
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013BA (Hons) in Mural Art at National University of Arts, Bucharest, Romania
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009Qualifications
Creative Pool Annual Shortlist in the category Animation - individual
February 13, 2018 - April 1, 2018Microsoft Beautiful Game Award - 4th place
September 1, 2014 - September 2, 2014BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award Nomination
April 27, 2025 - April 27, 2025For "In Sight" - graduation short film for my BA (Hons) in Animation at Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, UK
BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award Nomination
March 25, 2014 - March 25, 2014For "In Sight" - graduation short film for my BA (Hons) in Animation at Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, UK
Winner of Experimental Film Award at International Student Film Festival “CineMAiubit" in Bucharest, Romania
December 6, 2009 - December 10, 2009For "Organic" graduation short film for my BA (Hons) in Mural Art at National University of Arts, Bucharest, Romania
Creative Pool Annual 2018 Shortlist in the category Animation - individual
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Microsoft Beautiful Game Award, 4th place
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014BAFTA Scotland New Talent 2014 - nomination
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Experimental Film Award at International Student Film Festival “CineMAiubit"
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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