About
It has been more than 3 years since I fell in love with jewelry design and up to this moment, it has been my main occupation every day of the year. My base profession is architecture and interior design, which I have been doing for about 10 years. That being said, I was lucky to start with a lot of advantages such as familiarity with plenty of modeling software programs, the knowledge of volumetric composition and especially the inclusive nature of dealing with a design project whilst considering everyone involved in the production process when conceiving each project. All of these qualities helped me learn this art quickly and successfully, as up to this point, I have finished more than 200 jewelry models that are being produced and retailed all around the world. I have showcased some of the best examples of my design concepts in the portfolio section of my profile if you would like to get a better idea about my capabilities.
Having dedicated a serious amount of my time during the past couple of years to this area of work, I have become familiar with the entire production process, from conceptual sketching and 3D modeling to casting, refining of the metal, stone setting and even marketing, as it is very important that the designs we conceive sell and provide profit to your company. By having in mind the entire process and the tasks which everyone involved in producing jewelry I can considerably reduce the trial and error period (which can be very long and tiring sometimes, if these aspects are not taken into consideration) and will also offer a high level of quality to the jewelry product.
Here are some examples of deliverables which I can provide:
- Matrix 3D models
- Printable 3D models (exported in any format necessary for the machine that you are using)
- Photorealistic Renderings
- Commercial presentation images
- Video representations
My working process, when it comes to professional collaboration, is characterized by dedication, communication, and constant availability. Based on previous experience in design services and 5 years of intense freelancing, I have learned that maintaining an open, transparent relationship with everyone involved in a job or project is the best way of achieving great results hence the satisfaction of a job well done from both the client and the freelancer
That being said, regardless of the duration that any job has, be it long or short term, you will always have my undivided focus and dedication prior, during and after having the work done. I am usually available 24/7, working almost all of the time, as jewelry design is my deepest passion and I enjoy doing it all day long.
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Experience
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Jewelry designer / CAD Modeler
Mercur Junior (own company) · Full-time
Sep 2017 –
Present
7 yrs 8 mos
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
Once I was given the opportunity of participating in my first jewelry design project, about 3 years ago, I have instantly fallen in love with the art and I have been dedicated my life to it ever since. From that point up until now, I have delivered hundreds of design models, working with companies all around the world while constantly developing my skills, therefore the quality of my design services too. I specialize in luxury and bridal jewelry design using precious metals and all gem types and sizes.
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Architect and Interior Designer
Mercur Junior (own company) · Full-time
Jan 2015 –
Present
10 yrs 4 mos
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
Having my online work portfolio built up during the past 5 years of freelancing, I have started my own architecture and design company, thus being able to provide my services across my home country. Due to my very well rated online working history and thanks to the communication skills and experience gained from successfully finishing over 100 contracts, I easily managed to find work in both areas of expertise.
Among my favorite finished architecture and interior projects, I have managed to design retail stores, restaurants, hostels, houses, and apartments most of which are based in Bucharest and my home town situated on the Black Sea coast.
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Architect
Blue Art Architecture · Full-time
Jan 2016 –
Jan 2017
1 yrs
Mangalia, CT, Romania
After obtaining my Master's Degree, I have spent my practice period in a locally renowned architecture company, where I got acquainted with the basic principles of applying architecture into real construction sites, thus learning the implications of applying certain design principles and the practicality of maintaining a clean and simple functional layout into the plans I draft. During the entire year, I went through the entire process of conceiving a project, obtaining approval from the municipality, as well as surveillance of the on-site construction process upon total completion.
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Freelance Architect and Designer
Upwork · Part-time
Jan 2015 –
Jan 2017
2 yrs
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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Architect
PROGANEX 2005 · Full-time
Sep 2014 –
Jan 2015
4 mos
Iași, IS, Romania
Architectural practice in a monument refurbishment/restoration office. In this time I have learned the best ways of drafting construction plans which suit all the international standards. This job helped me develop immense attention to detail and a decent 2D drafting speed. Besides drafting skills, I have also learned about the importance of knowing the history of a building and its surrounding environment to understand how it should continue its existence to serve the community in the best ways possible.
Education
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Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism in Bucharest
Ph. D., Architecture and Design
2017 – 2020
Activities and Societies:
-Scientific Research
-Jewelry Design
-Specialized magazine articles and essays
-Project Management in the areas of design and architecture
-Interior Design
-Landscape Design
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"G.M. Cantacuzino" Architecture Faculty of Iasi
Master's Degree, Architecture and Design, Architect Diploma and Dissertation
2010 – 2016
Activities and Societies:
-Construction, furniture manufacturing and interior design workshops
-3D Printing and CAD model preparation
-Design business and communication courses
-Pencil sketching and painting
-3D CAD modeling and architectural planning
-Urban planning
-Architectural research
-Architectural refurbishment and restoration
-Product design
-Eco-Friendly building using natural construction materials (course and practice)
-Pedagogy courses
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Faculté d'Architecture - Université de Liège
Erasmus studies, Architecture, M1
2014 – 2015
Activities and Societies:
-Architecture Psychology
-Architectural Theory of Critic Analysis and Research
-Design Analysis
-Lighting workshops and courses
-Landscape Design
-Traveling
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International Computer High School of Constanta
High School, Computer Science, Baccalaureate
2006 – 2010
Activities and Societies:
Programming, Web Design, Art, Architecture Drawing, Foreign Languages (all courses were in English), Tennis and Basketball clubs