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.



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.
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.

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.

03
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.

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.







































