Kiril Hearn
Artisan & Fabricator
Specialized finishing artist and start-to-finish fabricator of high-fidelity scale models, replicas and promotional installations. Bringing 4+ years of leadership experience from a high-profile SFX studio, with a proven track record of innovating leading industry techniques for the intent of streamlining projects and meeting creative design requirements.
Orlando, Florida
Work Experience
SFX Studio Supervisor
Volpin Props LLC
05/2017 - 10/2021
Promotional Projects & Installations for the largest names in gaming, featured on the highest level of e-sports stages & world-wide conferences
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Manage in-house fabrication team & contractors while optimizing studio facilities to meet production deadlines for multiple projects of various scopes.
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Support all stages of production for models, mock-up optimization with real-world application, fabrication, large-scale shipping and project staging efforts.
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Develop innovative molding, casting, assembly and finishing techniques for unique creative specifications.
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Streamline & troubleshoot production while mitigating material waste and maintaining quality control.
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Provide high-fidelity finishing work with foresight to potential handling problems of interactive projects or high-traffic installations so that the quality finish lasts.
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Project consistency for multi-year clients via process documentation of color formulas (paint & resin) and strategic design execution.
Lead Artist / Owner
Flux Tide Designs
03/2014 - Present
Self-employed personal work specializing in high-fidelity scale models, props & figures for client commission and shop customers
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Start-to-finish solo production process from original conception, early design, 3D modeling, scale 3D print mock-up, fabrication optimization, final master, mold duplication and finished product.
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Trend analysis & audience engagement via in-person regional conventions and social media to determine creative direction for new projects.
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Collaborate with 2D & 3D artists to produce cross-brand product lines designs while meeting branding standards, character storytelling and creative intent.
Notable Projects
Projects Kiril was heavily involved with or led at Volpin Props
Crafted by Kiril
From 3D models to finished products, all items under Flux Tide Designs are made in-house in Kiril's home studio as a one-man team.
From Design to Implementation
The models are developed to support every stage of production - from optimizing molds so that the production process is streamlined, to ensuring the final product meets the creative intent from the original concept.
Resin
Work
Catalog
Paintwork
Commission
JPTronWalker card holder
Commission
"Love, Diana" hero prop
Convention Experience
Artist Alley
