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

Manage in-house fabrication team & contractors while optimizing studio facilities to meet production deadlines for multiple projects of various scopes.
Support all stages of production for models, mock-up optimization with real-world application, fabrication, large-scale shipping and project staging efforts.
Develop innovative molding, casting, assembly and finishing techniques for unique creative specifications.
Streamline & troubleshoot production while mitigating material waste and maintaining quality control.
Provide high-fidelity finishing work with foresight to potential handling problems of interactive projects or high-traffic installations so that the quality finish lasts.
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

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.
Trend analysis & audience engagement via in-person regional conventions and social media to determine creative direction for new projects.
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

Apex Legends

Global Series "Winner's Kits"

Godfall

"Greyhawk Helmet" PS5 Promo

Honkai Impact 3rd

"Benares" AX Installment

Arby's x Soul Caliber

"Nightmare" AX Installment

Luigi's Mansion

"Poltergust" Mascot Accessory

Cyberpunk 2077

Katana Game Release Promo

Warframe

"MOA" TennoCon Installment

Diablo 4

Real-World Game Assets for Blizzcon

Valorant

"Clutch Kit" 1 Year Anniversary Promo

League of Legends

MSI Opening Ceremonies Mask

Hades

"Stygian Blade" Promo

Toyota

GR Super Sport Hypercar Replicas

League of Legends

LCS Esports Rebrand Trophy

Wild Rift

Summoner Series Trophy

League of Legends

Academy League Trophy

Heroes of the Storm

World Championship

Artist Portfolio

For process videos and additional information on the making of his work, please visit Kiril's Instagram:

Artist Links

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.

3D Model

Printed Master

Mold of Master

Final Product

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.