Jennifer Migita
About Jennifer Migita
Jennifer Migita is an animator currently working at Pixar Animation Studios, where she has contributed to projects such as the Sparkshort film 'Purl' and the theme park attraction 'Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy'. She has a background in animation education and has held various roles in the animation field since 2011.
Animator at Pixar Animation Studios
Jennifer Migita has been working at Pixar Animation Studios as an Animator since 2017. In this role, she has contributed to various projects, including the animation of the Sparkshort film 'Purl' and the theme park attraction 'Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy'. Her experience at Pixar reflects her skills in animation and her commitment to the craft.
Education and Expertise in Animation
Jennifer Migita studied at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Animation from 2008 to 2013. She furthered her education at Animation Mentor and the Academy of Creative Media from 2015 to 2017. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in animation techniques and principles.
Professional Background
Before her current role at Pixar, Jennifer worked as an Animation Intern at Pixar Animation Studios for two months in 2017. Additionally, she gained experience as an Animation Intern at Hawaii Animation Studios in 2011. Her work history also includes a position as an Admin Assistant for the Department of Nursing at the University of Phoenix from 2015 to 2017, and a brief tenure as a Professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2017.
Contributions to Animation Projects
Jennifer has participated in the animation of notable projects, including the Sparkshort films 'Purl' and 'OUT'. Her contributions to these projects showcase her animation skills and her ability to work on diverse creative initiatives within the animation industry.
High School Education
Jennifer completed her high school education at King Kekaulike High School, achieving her High School Diploma from 2004 to 2008. This foundational education set the stage for her future studies and career in animation.