I’m a multidisciplinary artist and animator with a focus on 2D animation and visual storytelling. I specialize in bringing ideas to life through character design, illustration, and motion, collaborating across teams to deliver creative and polished productions. Former Production and Creative Director at The Armchair Historian, I lead teams through the full animation pipeline, from concept to delivery. I pride myself on proactive problem solving, clear communication, and a keen eye for composition, rhythm, and versatile art styles.…

Mike Xirouchakis

I’m a multidisciplinary artist and animator with a focus on 2D animation and visual storytelling. I specialize in bringing ideas to life through character design, illustration, and motion, collaborating across teams to deliver creative and polished productions. Former Production and Creative Director at The Armchair Historian, I lead teams through the full animation pipeline, from concept to delivery. I pride myself on proactive problem solving, clear communication, and a keen eye for composition, rhythm, and versatile art styles.…

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I’m a multidisciplinary artist and animator with a focus on 2D animation and visual storytelling. I specialize in bringing ideas to life through character design, illustration, and motion, collaborating across teams to deliver creative and polished productions.

Former Production and Creative Director at The Armchair Historian, I lead teams through the full animation pipeline, from concept to delivery. I pride myself on proactive problem solving, clear communication, and a keen eye for composition, rhythm, and versatile art styles.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director, Production Director, Animator, Storyboarder at Armchair Historian LLC
January 1, 2020 - Present
Creative leadership for historical content production; animation, storyboard and directing duties for YouTube channel
Motion Designer at Basement Productions
February 1, 2018 - Present
Motion design / animation for audiovisual productions
Motion Graphics / Animator / Compositor (inhouse) at X Rated
February 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
In-house motion graphics, animation and compositing for broadcast productions
Freelancer at Smartmedia.gr
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015
A/v coverage and motion graphics design of the urban reconstruction of Hellinikon Municipality
Illustrator / Animator / Graphic Designer at Foundation of the Hellenic World
March 1, 2015 - Present
Digital content designer for the Museum Plato’s Academy; Animation – explainer video for DEPA; Graphic designer / Motion graphics artist for Viewmax
Illustrator / Animator / Graphic Designer at Viewmax
March 1, 2015 - Present
Production house; motion graphics
Stamp t-shirt designer at lust decade
November 1, 2012 - September 1, 2014
T-shirt design work for artists’ collective Lust Decade
Animation video for Hertz stand at the airport at Feelme productions
June 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Created 1 animation video for Hertz stand at the airport
Motion graphic videos (infographics) at Upstream Ltd
January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012
Two motion graphic infographics for a conference show
Production assistant at Matchbox Productions Ltd
October 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Production assistant on feature film The Telemachy
Storyboard for Jacobs coffee advertisement at Movielab Productions
August 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011
Storyboard for Jacobs coffee advertisement
Volunteer at TedxAthens
November 1, 2010 - November 30, 2013
Information and Technology Department
Master’s Project Dante’s Dream (animated graphic novel) at Animfest
August 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009
Participation at Animfest Animation Festival with Master’s Major Project Dante’s Dream (6:15)
Commercial spot Take the tram at ΤΡΑΜ Α.Ε.
July 1, 2008 - July 31, 2008
Take the tram (0:30) commercial; 4th prize
Open Storyboard Contest Participant at Psarokokalo Film Festival
February 1, 2011 - February 1, 2011
Open Storyboard Contest with You and I storyboard (1st Position)
Trojan Horse festival attendee/participant at Trojan Horse was a Unicorn
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
Attendance at VFX & Illustration Festival
Motion graphics / Animator / Compositor at X Rated
February 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017
In-house motion graphics designer, animator and compositor for broadcast productions.
Freelancer at Smartmedia.gr
February 1, 2016 - Present
A audiovisual coverage and motion graphics design for the urban reconstruction of Hellinikon Municipality.
Illustrator / Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Foundation of the Hellenic World
July 1, 2013 - July 31, 2015
Illustration, animation and graphic design for educational programs and museum projects.
Digital Content Designer at Foundation of the Hellenic World
July 1, 2013 - July 31, 2015
Digital content designer for the Museum ‘Plato’s Academy’; animation explainer videos for DEPA.
Animation – Explainer Video at DEPA
July 1, 2013 - July 31, 2015
Animation – explainer video for the natural gas company DEPA.
Animation – Hertz stand at Feelme productions
June 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Produced 1 animation video for Hertz’s stand at the airport.
Storyboard Artist at Movielab Productions
August 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011
Storyboard for Jacobs coffee advertisement.
Storyboard Contest Participant at Psarokokalo Film Festival
February 1, 2011 - February 28, 2011
Open Storyboard Contest competition entry with ‘You and I’ storyboard (1st Position).
Volunteer at TEDxAthens (Information & Technology Dept)
November 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010
Volunteer support for TEDxAthens event operations.
Volunteer at TEDxAthens (Information & Technology Dept)
November 1, 2011 - November 30, 2011
Volunteer support for TEDxAthens event operations.
Volunteer at TEDxAthens (Information & Technology Dept)
November 1, 2012 - November 30, 2012
Volunteer support for TEDxAthens event operations.
Volunteer at TEDxAthens (Information & Technology Dept)
November 1, 2013 - November 30, 2013
Volunteer support for TEDxAthens event operations.
Master Project / Student at Animfest
August 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009
Master’s Major Project Dante’s Dream [animated graphic novel] (6:15).
Intern at Cinepos S.A. Post Production Facilities
July 1, 2007 - August 31, 2007
Internship in post-production facilities.

Education

at American College of Greece
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
BSc in Cultural Technology and Communication (Audiovisual Arts) at University of the Aegean
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Master in Digital Film & Animation with merit at London Metropolitan University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
at Ornerakis School of Applied Arts
November 20, 2014 - November 20, 2014
Master in Digital Film & Animation at London Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2009
BSc in Cultural Technology and Communication (Audiovisual Arts) at University of the Aegean
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008
High School Diploma at American College of Greece
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2003
Applied Arts Diploma at Ornerakis School of Applied Arts
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2014
Storyboard Open Contest Scholarship at Psarokokalo Storyboard Open Contest
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
BA Illustration and Applied Arts (Full Scholarship) at Ornerakis School of Applied Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
MA Digital Film & Animation at London Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
BSc Cultural Technology and Communication at American College of Greece
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
BA Illustration and Applied Arts (Full Scholarship) at Ornerakis School of Applied Arts
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
MA Digital Film & Animation at London Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
BSc Cultural Technology and Communication at University of the Aegean
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025

Qualifications

IELTS (6.6)
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
DELF (A1-A4)
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
ECDL
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
Psarokokalo Storyboard Open Contest Scholarship (2010)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Full Scholarship (BA Illustration and Applied Arts)
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025
Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level