Hi, I'm Michael Epp, a 2D Artist and Animator fluent in German and English. With over 7 years of experience in the games industry and more than 15 years working on comics and illustrations, I enjoy creating high-quality animation assets and diverse character designs. I have a strong background in both traditional and digital art, and I love working on characters, UI elements, and promotional artwork. I take pride in producing animations and illustrations that bring stories and worlds to life. Whether it’s designing spaceships for comics or developing game assets, I’m passionate about crafting engaging visuals with attention to detail. I’m always excited to collaborate and contribute creatively in the gaming and entertainment sectors.

Michael Epp

Hi, I'm Michael Epp, a 2D Artist and Animator fluent in German and English. With over 7 years of experience in the games industry and more than 15 years working on comics and illustrations, I enjoy creating high-quality animation assets and diverse character designs. I have a strong background in both traditional and digital art, and I love working on characters, UI elements, and promotional artwork. I take pride in producing animations and illustrations that bring stories and worlds to life. Whether it’s designing spaceships for comics or developing game assets, I’m passionate about crafting engaging visuals with attention to detail. I’m always excited to collaborate and contribute creatively in the gaming and entertainment sectors.

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Hi, I’m Michael Epp, a 2D Artist and Animator fluent in German and English. With over 7 years of experience in the games industry and more than 15 years working on comics and illustrations, I enjoy creating high-quality animation assets and diverse character designs. I have a strong background in both traditional and digital art, and I love working on characters, UI elements, and promotional artwork.

I take pride in producing animations and illustrations that bring stories and worlds to life. Whether it’s designing spaceships for comics or developing game assets, I’m passionate about crafting engaging visuals with attention to detail. I’m always excited to collaborate and contribute creatively in the gaming and entertainment sectors.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Animator at Daedalic Entertainment GmbH
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Created high-quality animation assets with low turnover time. Animated characters, effects, and background elements. Designed secondary and background characters. Worked on promotional artwork and UI elements. Delivered projects such as Annas Quest, Deponia Doomsday, The Pillars of the Earth, and an unannounced project which was cancelled.
2D Animator at Daedalic Entertainment GmbH
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Created high-quality animation assets with low turnover time. Animated characters, effects, and background elements. Designed secondary and background characters. Worked on promotional artwork and UI elements. Delivered projects such as Annas Quest, Deponia Doomsday, The Pillars of the Earth, and an unannounced project which was cancelled.
2D Artist at DoubleJump Games
January 1, 2022 - June 8, 2025
Created a vast variety of assets with low turnover time. Designed characters, UI, animations, and cutscenes. Worked on dozens of finished mods and game modes.
2D Animator at Daedalic Entertainment GmbH
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Created high-quality animation assets with low turnover time. Animated characters, effects, and background elements. Designed secondary and background characters as well as promotional artwork and UI elements. Contributed to multiple finished projects including Annas Quest (2015), Deponia Doomsday (2016), and The Pillars of the Earth (2017-2018). Worked on an Unannounced Project which was cancelled in 2020.
2D Animator at Daedalic Entertainment GmbH
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Continued animation work following earlier tenure, likely resuming similar responsibilities as previous role.
2D Artist at DoubleJump Games
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Created a vast variety of assets with low turnover time. Designed characters, UI, animations, and cutscenes. Worked on dozens of finished mods and game modes.

Education

Apprenticeship as Media Designer at BMK HH, Hamburg, Germany
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet