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#GetEpicMade
 

 

Epic MadE is a
collective of artists

…founded by Carl Cleanthes and managed by our Creative Director, Ross Ciuppa. We created this remote studio to be an idealistic space for artists to do their best work and be around like-minded creatives that understand our culture and the freelance environment. To this end, Epic Made handles the acquisition and management of our clients as well as direction and guidance for our artists. This leaves room for those on our art team to be creative, and focus on the project at hand, without worrying about the administrative side of the request.

Every artist on the short-list we call “the team” must be project-proven and reliable. Communication is key, especially in the middle of a project, and trust is a huge part of every relationship we maintain. We take care of our own and we expect honesty and integrity in return. Epic Made was created by artists, for artists and we are always scouting for new talent or looking to help expand the art community.

If you feel like you have what it takes to join us, please reach out! If you'd like to intern to expand your knowledge of the industry, we would love to hear from you too.

 


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"I THINK IT'S ULTIMATELY INHUMAN TO ONLY SEE THINGS FOR THEIR FUNCTIONALITY. WE WANT THINGS TO BE MORE THAN THAT. THE DESIRE FOR BEAUTY IS SOMETHING THAT'S IN US, AND IT'S NOT TRIVIAL.”

-STEFAN SAGMEISTER

 

THE TEAM

 

Carl Cleanthes III • Founder

Carl is Epic Made’s fearless leader and the smiling face of the company. Carl’s energy and charisma is infused into every element of the business, from the first handshake to the final deliverable. He has dedicated his life to building a guild of driven artists and passionate content creators who value their craft as much as he values his business and has a genuine pride for the work that is produced. More about Carl at www.colorfulcarl.com

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Ross Ciuppa • Creative Director

As the Creative Director of Epic Made, Ross sits at the helm of creativity and artistic quality for the business. Every asset that Epic Made produces is a collaboration between him and his world-class team to create something both beautiful and functional. His keen artistic eye, attention to detail, and creative vision ensure the quality and completion of every challenge Epic Made accepts.

John Deindorfer • Business Development Director

John is responsible for developing systems and strategies at Epic Made from marking to internal operations. He navigates the avenues of research and implementation to ensure that Epic Made is on the mind of anyone in need of digital art solutions. John also ensures the consistency of our social media presence and event attendance. He is likely the reason you found our website.

 
 

Alden Cleanthes • Co-Founder
Alden is the co-creator of Epic Made and a lead strategist for the brand. Alden and Carl work together to ensure that the company culture, voice, and ethos are aligned and fuel the client experience we strive to provide when working with us. Her tenacity and resolve are unmatched in the business, making her a leading factor in Epic Made’s success.

Danielle Stagg • Production Manager
Promotional products and other tangible assets are Danielle’s domain. She works with Ross to ensure that our clients’ apparel, stationary, signs and other merchandise match the quality of the art we created for them. Her long-standing relationships with our vendors and extensive knowledge of the production world guide Epic Made toward some of the best quality products and prices in the industry.

Kira Ribordy • Lead Animator / Illustrator
Kira is one of Epic Made’s senior artists and is responsible for many of our animations and illustrations. Her dedication to the business and considerable talent help to ensure the continued success of every project she is a part of. Kira and Ross work closely together to consistently elevate the quality and creativity of our art and strive to make each project our next best piece.

 
 

THINK YOU’D FIT IN?