I'm a Romanian illustrator and graphic designer specialising in editorial illustration and visual storytelling. My work combines folklore, pop culture, and contemporary social themes to create conceptual, narrative-driven images with a strong personal voice.…

Sebastian Ștefan

I'm a Romanian illustrator and graphic designer specialising in editorial illustration and visual storytelling. My work combines folklore, pop culture, and contemporary social themes to create conceptual, narrative-driven images with a strong personal voice.…

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I’m a Romanian illustrator and graphic designer specialising in editorial illustration and visual storytelling. My work combines folklore, pop culture, and contemporary social themes to create conceptual, narrative-driven images with a strong personal voice.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at JRV Exclusive S.R.L.
May 1, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Collaborated with diverse clients to design and present customized label options representing their brands. Specialized in vectorized text and imagery preparation for high-quality printing on satin ribbons.
Graphic Designer at Gen Magazine
June 20, 2024 - May 20, 2025
Collaborating with Gen Magazine, creating editorial illustrations to accompany articles and supporting the publishing process for social media content. Designed concepts and visual directions for integrated campaigns and customized label options for clients. Notable project: NYE campaign for MORI ('Colivă de viață'), ranked 2nd in the Best Strategy category.
Animator at Animation Workshop
April 28, 2024 - August 30, 2025
Participated in the Animation Workshop project from 2024-05-02 to 2024-04-28, immersing in the workflow of an animation studio. Gained practical skills and confirmed passion for animation and visual storytelling through this experience.
Social Media Manager / Illustrator
December 20, 2023 - Present
Responsible for developing and executing social media content strategies, creating illustrations to accompany posts, collaborating with clients on visual narratives, and contributing to campaigns. Notable project: MORI NYE campaign; worked with multiple freelance clients to deliver engaging visuals.
Social Media Manager / Illustrator at Gen Revistă
December 1, 2023 - Present
Currently collaborating with Gen magazin,e creating editorial illustrations to accompany articles and actively involved in the publishing process for their Instagram content. Responsibilities include visual content creation and social media management.

Education

Majored in Graphics at University of Art and Design, Faculty of Fine Arts
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Majored in Comics and Animation at University of Art and Design, Faculty of Fine Arts
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at University of Art and Design, Faculty of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's Degree in Comics and Animation at University of Art and Design, Faculty of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Art Apprenticeship at Publicis Media Apprenticeship (SO BI) program
June 20, 2024 - May 20, 2025

Qualifications

Art Apprenticeship - Publicis Media Apprenticeship (SO BI) program
June 20, 2024 - May 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level