Sena Miyazaki is a Japanese-British visual development and background artist based in Manchester, UK.
Bringing a distinct cultural perspective to his work, Miyazaki's multicultural upbringing has contributed to his distinct aesthetic utilising his strong understanding of color, lighting and design as means of expression for storytelling.
He's also a four-time tap dance world champion who represented Team GB training with Tap Attack between 2015-2018.
takakazusena@gmail.com
takakazusena@gmail.com
EXPERIENCES
Blue Zoo, UK
Mid Background Artist: 'Rafi the Wishing Wizard' BBC
(November 2024 - February 2025)
Background Artist: 'Undisclosed Project'
(September - November 2024)
Mid 2D Environment/Prop Designer: 'Tonies® - Lalalinos'
(July - August 2024)
Surfing Giant Studios, UK
Background Painter: 'Hey AJ' Disney Junior
(January 2023 - May 2024)
Blue Zoo, UK
Junior Background Artist: 'Supertato' BBC
(August 2022 - January 2023)
Undergraduate Film
Director: 'Cortex' (British Animation Award Winner)
(September 2021 - June 2022)
Big sQuid Ink Ltd, UK
Background Painter: 'Middle Watch' (BAFTA Nominated)
(April 2021 - October 2021)
EDUCATION
Underpaint Academy
Cinematic Color Keyframes with Samuel Smith
Gobelins Paris
Visual Storytelling Course
Arts University Bournemouth
BA Animation Production, First Class Honours
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design - Distinction