Stefan Sandu
About Stefan Sandu
Stefan Sandu is the Lead 3D Artist at Endava in Iaşi, Romania, with extensive experience in 3D modeling and texturing for game art.
Company
Stefan Sandu is currently employed at Endava in Iaşi, Romania. His role there involves dual responsibilities as Lead 3D Artist and Trainer for the School of 3D Design. Prior to these roles, he served in various capacities at Endava, including Senior 3D Artist and 3D Artist. His tenure at Endava began in 2018, making it over five years of continuous service.
Title
Stefan Sandu holds the title of Lead 3D Artist at Endava. In this capacity, he leads the design and creation of 3D models for various projects. Additionally, he serves as a Trainer at the School of 3D Design, imparting his knowledge and skills to aspiring 3D artists.
Education and Expertise
Stefan Sandu's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Geography from Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Iași, earned between 2011 and 2014. He has also pursued specialized training in Videogame Character Creation, Hard Surface 3D Modeling for Production by Chung Kan, and Likeness Sculpting by Frank Tzeng. His professional skills include proficiency in Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, and Topogun.
Background
Stefan Sandu began his career as a 3D artist at Amazon, where he held the positions of Imaging Associate-Retoucher and 3D Artist from 2014 to 2018. He then transitioned to Endava, starting as a 3D Artist in 2018 and advancing to Senior 3D Artist and later Lead 3D Artist. His work experience spans the creation of high-quality, game-ready 3D assets, including characters, creatures, weapons, vehicles, and props.
Achievements and Skills
Stefan Sandu specializes in transforming conceptual art into production-ready models and has a deep understanding of the game art pipeline and workflow. His modeling and texturing skills encompass a diverse visual range, effectively bringing both characters and creatures to life. He has successfully created high-quality 3D assets that are efficient and game-ready. His extensive portfolio can be viewed at https://www.artstation.com/stesan1991.