Keiko Murayama
About Keiko Murayama
Keiko Murayama is a Character Art Director at Pixar Animation Studios, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in character design and illustration, having held various roles at notable animation studios including DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, and Netflix.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Keiko Murayama has been serving as a Character Art Director at Pixar Animation Studios since 2022. In this role, she oversees the artistic direction of character design, contributing to the studio's renowned visual storytelling. Prior to her current position, she worked at Pixar as a Character Designer for 11 months in 2018, where she played a key role in developing character concepts for various projects.
Previous Experience in Animation
Keiko Murayama has extensive experience in the animation industry. She worked at Nickelodeon Animation Studios as a Character Designer from 2013 to 2014 and as a BG Painter from 2012 to 2013. Her tenure at DreamWorks Animation included multiple roles as a Character Designer from 2014 to 2019, where she contributed to various animated projects. Additionally, she held freelance positions at several studios, including Crest Animation Studios and Disney Publishing Worldwide.
Education and Expertise
Keiko Murayama studied at the ArtCenter College of Design, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration / Entertainment Art from 2004 to 2008. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in artistic principles and character design, which she has applied throughout her career in animation.
Career Timeline
Keiko Murayama's career in animation spans over a decade, beginning with her role as a Graphic Designer and Character Designer at Sprite Animation Studios in 2009. She has held various positions across multiple studios, including Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, and Netflix, where she served as a Character Art Director from 2020 to 2022. Her diverse roles reflect her adaptability and expertise in character design and art direction.