Heiki To

Assistant Designer at Morphis Ltd., Hong Kong

Contributed to the design and completion of ‘The Breeze,’ earning positive client feedback and industry recognition. Demonstrated organizational skills and project management skills with engineers and designers to resolve complex design issues and enhance project outcomes.

Set Designer at SCAD Film and Stage Productions

Designed sets for school musicals and films, using storyboarding and visual storytelling to realize creative visions. Led set construction efforts while managing budgets, schedules, and collaborating cross-functionally with directors and production teams.

Freelance 3D Modeler at Self-Employed, Remote

Delivered 8 projects, including model rendering, pop-up store plans, elevation drafting, AR stage rendering, and CAD drafting. Demonstrated problem-solving skills to deal with unexpected troubleshooting while working to meet customer needs. Created game-ready 3D models for sculptures, architectural visuals, and film sets using Blender, Rhino, and Maya. Used Retopology, High Poly/Low Poly workflows, and Substance Painter for PBR Texturing, enhancing the final quality of the models. Collaborated closely with clients on visual storytelling.

Props Modeler at P1 Games, Remote

Designed and modeled props aligned with the game’s style, ensuring optimized, game-ready assets for Unreal Engine. Contributed to brainstorming sessions to enhance gameplay elements and community engagement. Utilized UV Mapping, Retopology, and PBR Texturing and UX design techniques to ensure consistent visual elements.

Digital Content Creator at Self-Employed, Remote

Grew Instagram engagement rate from 1.64% to 15.2% (@kiki.blend) by curating targeted 3D Blender tutorials and fostering community discussions. Developed engaging content strategies using audience analytics to boost views, likes, shares, and saves. Collaborated with game developers, artists, and content creators to align community goals with company objectives. Provided community support, responding to inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and guiding new users.

Carver/Fabricator at Loonie Times Mascot Costume & Plush

Fabricate large-scale foam and fiberglass sculptures, mascots, and props from concept to final finish. Collaborate with designers to interpret 3D models and convert digital references into physical builds through precise pattern making and scaling using Blender and other digital tools. Operate cutting, sanding, and sculpting equipment with precision to achieve professional surface quality and structural accuracy.

3D Modeler at Self-Employed (Remote)

Delivered diverse client projects including model rendering, pop-up store layouts, elevation drafting, and AR stage visualization. Applied strong problem-solving skills to resolve technical challenges and meet project deadlines. Created game-ready 3D assets for sculptures, architectural scenes, and film sets using Blender, Rhino, and Maya.

Digital Content Creator at Self-Employed (Remote)

Grew Instagram engagement rate from 1.64% to 15.2% by curating targeted 3D Blender tutorials and fostering community discussions. Developed engaging content strategies using audience analytics to boost views, likes, shares, and saves.

Assistant Designer at Morphis Ltd.

Contributed to the design and completion of ‘The Breeze,’ earning positive client feedback and industry recognition.