Valentin Metes

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

COS Lead Architect at COS
February 1, 2020 - December 1, 2025
Lead a mixed team of experts across all project stages, initiating from client brief, developing early space layouts and conceptual design, coordinating information flow, ensuring adherence to brief and budget, and managing on-site and construction-phase issues.
Prototype Specialist at Moonshot labs
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Focus on design with a 3D visualization and digital fabrication backbone, exploring new approaches to the industry and integrating visualization with prototyping workflows.
Architect at StudioAxia
July 1, 2014 - June 1, 2017
Responsibilities included client meetings, assisting the project manager, project management, design and concept development, concept illustrations, renderings, technical solutions, CAD drawings, project documentation, and on-site visits during construction.
Project Manager at Atelier NOD
May 1, 2013 - June 1, 2016
Developed a creative platform spanning architecture, fabrication and prototyping; coordinated 3D visualization and delivery of models and urban furniture; managed multidisciplinary collaboration.
Team Lead Manager at EFdeN
January 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015
In charge of the sustainability and innovation department; led data collection, team coordination, and delivering technical solutions for architecture while assisting brainstorming to meet new regulations and deliverables; project illustration and stakeholder presentations.
Junior Designer at FilipSConcept
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Assist in concept elaboration, provide technical solutions, CAD drawings, 3D study models, and renderings.
Lead Architect at COS
February 1, 2020 - December 1, 2025
Lead a mixed team of experts throughout all project stages; manage client brief, early space layout, conceptual design, information flow, budget control, and coordination of engineers and specialists; site and project management during construction; continuous learning through challenges.

Education

Bachelor and Master of Architecture, Sustainability Studies at Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2011
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at Technical University of Cluj Napoca
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor and Master of Architecture, Sustainability Studies at Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2011
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at Technical University of Cluj Napoca
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Architecture Certified Information Manager Level 2 Advanced Introduction to UI and UX Design Course
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Certified Information Manager Level 1 Basic Course
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Certified Information Manager Level 2 Advanced
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Introduction to UI and UX Design Course
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Certified Information Manager Level 1 Basic Course
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet