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KIRILL
EMELIANOV

ART DIRECTOR 
3D MOTION DESIGNER

New York - Amsterdam

I create distinctive visual worlds through art direction, 3D, motion and film. Driven by curiosity and a strong sense of composition, I dive deep into every subject to find the idea, aesthetic and visual language that make each project unique.

We help
your brand
speak visually

A creative production agency specializing in

high-end imagery and motion design.

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Selected clients

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to create work for brands across fashion, lifestyle and culture — developing visual concepts through art direction, 3D, motion and film.

Each collaboration has been different in scale and medium, but the approach remains the same: understand what makes a brand distinct, then translate it into a visual world that feels unmistakably its own.

SHOWREEL

A selection of projects across art direction, 3D, motion and film.

view selected work

WHAT I DO

01

ART DIRECTION

I turn ideas into distinctive visual worlds, combining concept, composition and storytelling into a clear creative direction. From the first idea to final execution, I focus on creating work that feels relevant to the brand, visually compelling and memorable.

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02

3D & MOTION

I use 3D and motion to bring ideas to life beyond the limits of the physical world. From CGI and look development to animation and VFX, I combine technical craft with a strong sense of composition, material and movement to create expressive visual experiences.

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FILM & IMAGE

Film allows me to explore storytelling through light, composition and movement. I approach each frame with an eye for atmosphere and detail, using direction and cinematography to create imagery that feels intentional, immersive and emotionally engaging.

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EXPERIENCE

2020 - 26

Amsterdam, NL

GISMO.TV

Founder / Creative Director

Gismo.tv is my independent creative practice, where I work across art direction, 3D, motion and film to create visual experiences for brands, agencies and cultural projects. Over the past nine years, I’ve collaborated with international clients including Ray-Ban, Tommy Hilfiger, WE Fashion, Permano and Numéro, working across fashion, advertising, retail and editorial.

I lead projects from initial concept and visual development through production and final delivery — combining creative direction with hands-on design and close collaboration with clients, agencies and multidisciplinary teams.

focus:

Art Direction · Concept Development · 3D & Motion · Film · Visual Storytelling

selected clients:

Ray-Ban, Tommy Hilfiger, BRXS, Luxottica, Permano, MyGames, Sunmotion, Untitled, Newspeak Studio

2020 - 26

Rotterdam, NL

MVRDV

Sr. Digital Designer

As my role evolved, I took on greater creative responsibility across motion design, film, 3D and visual storytelling. I led projects from concept through final production, developed new creative and technical workflows, mentored team members, and helped establish MVRDV’s in-house virtual production studio — expanding the possibilities for real-time content creation and filmmaking.

FOCUS:

Creative Direction · Motion Design · Film · 3D · Visual Storytelling · Virtual Production

2017 - 20

Rotterdam, NL

MVRDV

Visualizer

I joined MVRDV as a visualizer, creating 3D imagery, animations and digital content to communicate ideas through engaging visual narratives. Working across design projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, I developed a strong foundation in image-making, animation, composition, light and visual storytelling.

FOCUS:

3D Design · Animation · Visualization · Image Making · Composition · Visual Storytelling

2016 - 17

Amsterdam, NL

PROLOOG

Visualizer

Working within a specialized visualization studio, I created high-end 3D imagery and animation for architectural and design projects. The role strengthened my approach to composition, lighting, materials and cinematic storytelling, while working closely with designers to translate concepts into compelling visual experiences.

FOCUS:

3D Visualization · Animation · Image Making · Lighting · Composition

TOOLS

I see tools as an extension of the creative process — combining established production workflows with emerging technologies to find the best way to bring an idea to life.

3D & REALTIME

Maxon

CINEMA 4D

Redshift
XParticles

HDRI Light Studio

modeling · sculpting · uv editing · custom materials · parametric & keyframe animations · camera tracking · simulations & dynamics

Autodesk

3DS MAX

VRay

ForestPack

Arnold

modeling · uv editing · custom materials · parametric & keyframe animations · simulations & dynamics · camera matching

Adobe

SUBS. DESIGNER

Subs. Painter

preparing geometry & uv · custom parametric materials · painting custom 3D assets

Maxon

ZBRUSH

UV Master

modeling · uv editing · custom textures

Epic Games

UNREAL ENGINE

Meta Human

scenes build-up · lighting · animations

DESIGN & POST

Adobe

AFTER EFFECTS

Particular
Frischluft

Magic Bullet

motion graphics · keying & camera tracking · compositing render channels · editing · color grading

Blackmagic Design

DAVINCI RESOLVE

Dehancer

editing · color grading · keying & camera tracking · compositing render channels · sound correction

Adobe

PHOTOSHOP

Camera RAW

matte painting · frame by frame animation · photo retouching · compositing render channels · layout design

Adobe

INDESIGN

Typefitter

layout design

Epic Games

ILLUSTRATOR

Cineware

vector drawing · layout design

AI & EMERGING TOOLS

Midjourney

MIDJOURNEY

concept development · visual exploration · image generation · style development

Comfy UI

COMFY UI

custom workflows · controlled generation · image-to-image · inpainting

Kuaishou Technology

KLING AI

image-to-video · motion generation · camera movement · AI filmmaking

EQT

MAGNIFIC

creative upscaling · detail refinement · image enhancement

Topaz

TOPAZ LABS

video enhancement · upscaling · noise reduction · frame interpolation

BACKGROUND

EDUCATION
TALKS & LECTURES
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
2014-16

Delft, NL

MSc. in Architecture

TU DELFT

Delft University of Technology

2012-14

Moscow, RUS

MSc. in Architecture

MARKHI

Moscow Institute of Architecture

2008-12

Moscow, RUS

Bsc. in Architecture

MARKHI

Moscow Institute of Architecture

2026

April 16

Rotterdam, NL

The Power of Visual Storytelling

Wilem De Kooning Academy

Professor: Harm Scholtens

Lecture + Workshop

2026

April 1

Apeldoorn, NL

The Future of Integrated Digital Marketing

Wittenborg University

Professor: Gabor Molnar

Lecture

2026

February 9

Heerlen, NL

Visualizing Circular Cities & Communities

ZUYD University of Applied Sciences

Lecture + Workshop

Professor: Bianca Andaloro

2025

December 3

Delft, NL

Want to know how to make visuals like MVRDV?

Deft University of Technology

Lecture + Workshop

D.B.S.G. Stylos

2026

April 1

New York, U.S.

RAY-BAN SMART GLASSES

Gismo.tv

Author / Curator: Kirill Emelianov

2026

June 26

Rotterdam, NL

AI and MVRDV: From Architectural Representation to Branding

Parametric Architecture

Author / Curator: Kirill Emelianov

2020

October 8

Apeldoorn, NL

Ingrijpend plan voor Waalwijks centrum

Brabants Dagblad

Author: Michel Koster

2022

September

Switzerland

TV series “Every Living Thing” Episode 2

WaterBear Streaming Channel

TV series

SELECTED COURSES
2022

U.S.

Rigging & Animation
in C4D

Motion Design School

Educational Course

2019

U.S.

Substance Painter &
Designer

VERTEX game art school

Educational Course

TESTIMONIALS

A few words from people I’ve had

the pleasure of creating with.

Permano

Edoardo Giaroli

Founder

“What stood out from the beginning was Kirill’s creative vision and exceptional eye for detail. His ability to refine and elevate the visuals made a real difference to the final result. Creative, reliable and highly skilled in visual storytelling, he was a trusted partner from concept through final delivery.”

EssilorLuxottica

Alessio Arena

Marketing Director

“Kirill has a great ability to understand a brief and translate our needs into engaging visual content. Throughout the project, he was responsive, clear in his communication and consistently reliable, while bringing creativity and attention to every stage of the process. His thoughtful approach and ability to turn ideas into strong visual outcomes made the collaboration both effective and enjoyable, and I look forward to working together again.”

BRXS

Anna Makarova

Marketing Lead

“The animations immediately felt true to our brand — dynamic, eye-catching and made to connect with our audience. Kirill brought strong creative instincts together with an efficient and focused approach, delivering great work on a fast-moving project. Creative, responsive and genuinely easy to work with.”

Newspeak Studio

Stef Reijnierse

Founder - Art Director

“Kirill led the production of our campaign film from the initial concept and script through filming and final edit. The entire process felt smooth and well considered, and he understood how to translate our brand and collection into a strong visual story. The final film exceeded our expectations — polished, cinematic and true to the character of the brand.”

EXPLORE MORE

A selection of projects across art direction, 3D, motion, and film.

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