3D artist with 15 years of studio experience specializing in hard surface modeling and rendering for high-end motion graphics. Based in Craiova, Romania, and formerly with Video Copilot, I deliver production-ready 3D assets with strong material knowledge and visual fidelity. I’ve recently pivoted toward architectural visualization—creating photorealistic interior, exterior, and product renders using 3ds Max and V-Ray. I’m available for freelance projects worldwide.…

Theodor Lupu

3D artist with 15 years of studio experience specializing in hard surface modeling and rendering for high-end motion graphics. Based in Craiova, Romania, and formerly with Video Copilot, I deliver production-ready 3D assets with strong material knowledge and visual fidelity. I’ve recently pivoted toward architectural visualization—creating photorealistic interior, exterior, and product renders using 3ds Max and V-Ray. I’m available for freelance projects worldwide.…

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3D artist with 15 years of studio experience specializing in hard surface modeling and rendering for high-end motion graphics. Based in Craiova, Romania, and formerly with Video Copilot, I deliver production-ready 3D assets with strong material knowledge and visual fidelity.

I’ve recently pivoted toward architectural visualization—creating photorealistic interior, exterior, and product renders using 3ds Max and V-Ray. I’m available for freelance projects worldwide.

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Skills

Experience Level

3D Design
Expert
3D Model
Expert
3ds Max
Expert
V-ray
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Intermediate
Substance Painter
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Self Employed Freelance 3D Artist
March 1, 2026 - Present
Photorealistic interior and exterior architectural visualization for residential and commercial spaces. Work includes hard surface and scene asset creation, texturing, lighting, and rendering workflows using 3ds Max and V-Ray, with final compositing/support in Photoshop.
Freelance 3D Artist at Self Employed
March 1, 2026 - Present
Photorealistic interior and exterior architectural visualization for residential and commercial spaces. Creating accurate 3D scenes with appropriate hard-surface modeling and materials, lighting, and rendering, followed by post-production in Photoshop.
2D/3D Artist (3D Hard Surface Artist) at Video Copilot
September 1, 2011 - January 31, 2026
Hard-surface 3D artist working on film/television-style production pipelines. Interpreted complex 2D concept art into production-ready 3D assets. Owned end-to-end workflows (concept, modeling, texturing, asset integration, and final rendering) using 3ds Max and Element 3D. Maintained strict NDA compliance and visual fidelity within fast-paced broadcast/film deliverables.
3D Art Intern at Ubisoft
July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010
Supported real-time game asset creation workflows. Built experience in 3ds Max modeling and UV unwrapping, created UV maps and texturing workflows for game engines, and collaborated with senior artists on topology/optimization and pipeline integration standards.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering, Computational Science at University of Craiova
October 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012
Bachelor of Engineering, Computational Science at University of Craiova
October 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Gaming, Professional Services
    Commercial Bar Visualization
    Commercial bar interior visualization featuring a fully stocked wine wall, dark counter with under-bar lighting, exposed industrial ceiling with ductwork, and upholstered seating area. Mixed artificial lighting. 3ds Max + V-Ray…
    Modern Luxury Bedroom
    Modern bedroom visualization featuring a tufted upholstered headboard, layered warm textiles, wood slat feature wall, and pampas grass styling. Soft natural light with sheer curtains. 3ds Max + V-Ray…
    Modern Luxury Kitchen
    Modern luxury kitchen visualization featuring shaker cabinetry in sage green, marble countertops, herringbone parquet flooring, wine fridge, and lifestyle prop styling. Natural light with warm artificial accent lighting. 3ds Max + V-Ray.…
    Living Room
    Contemporary living room visualization featuring a dark green velvet sofa, custom coffee table, warm dark wood flooring, tray ceiling with chandelier and large format abstract artwork. Natural daylight with sheer curtains. 3ds Max + V-Ray.…
    Modern Mediterranean villa
    Modern Mediterranean villa exterior visualization featuring a two-storey residence with wood and stone cladding, pergola terrace, infinity pool with decking, and mature landscaping including an olive tree. Golden hour lighting. 3ds Max + V-Ray.…
    Luxury master bathroom
    Luxury master bathroom visualization featuring a freestanding bathtub on a raised travertine platform, floor-to-ceiling garden view, glass brick side wall, double oak vanity with backlit mirror, and open shelving unit. Layered natural and artificial lighting. 3ds Max + V-Ray. 3dsmax vray archviz…