Hi, I'm Martin Steffen, a passionate 2D Artist and Animator with over two years of experience in the gaming, anime, and education/entertainment industries. I enjoy bringing characters and stories to life through animation and digital art, constantly refining my skills and exploring new techniques. I'm fluent in both German and English, and I love working on creative projects that challenge me. When I'm not animating, I enjoy drawing, playing badminton and tennis, inline skating, and spending time in nature.

Martin Steffen

Hi, I'm Martin Steffen, a passionate 2D Artist and Animator with over two years of experience in the gaming, anime, and education/entertainment industries. I enjoy bringing characters and stories to life through animation and digital art, constantly refining my skills and exploring new techniques. I'm fluent in both German and English, and I love working on creative projects that challenge me. When I'm not animating, I enjoy drawing, playing badminton and tennis, inline skating, and spending time in nature.

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Hi, I’m Martin Steffen, a passionate 2D Artist and Animator with over two years of experience in the gaming, anime, and education/entertainment industries. I enjoy bringing characters and stories to life through animation and digital art, constantly refining my skills and exploring new techniques.

I’m fluent in both German and English, and I love working on creative projects that challenge me. When I’m not animating, I enjoy drawing, playing badminton and tennis, inline skating, and spending time in nature.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
French
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

2D Artist & 2D Animator at Upwork
February 1, 2025 - Present
Working as a freelance 2D artist and animator, delivering high-quality digital art and animations for various clients in the gaming and entertainment sectors.
Animator/ animation AI program tester at Ikhor labs inc., KamikAI, California
November 30, 2024 - July 8, 2025
Animating and testing AI-powered animation programs to enhance animation workflows and tools, contributing to innovative development in animation technology.
Videoanimator/ graphic designer at Studyflix GmbH, Hamburg
September 30, 2024 - July 8, 2025
Created video animations and graphic design content for educational and promotional materials, supporting the company's media production needs.
2D intern & 2D artist at Threaks GmbH, Hamburg
January 31, 2024 - July 8, 2025
Supported the animation team as a 2D intern and artist, contributing to game and entertainment projects with creative 2D artworks and animations.

Education

Diploma at SAE Institute Hamburg
March 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet