Maya Tanaka
About Maya Tanaka
Maya Tanaka is an animator currently working at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California. She has a diverse background in animation, having worked at several notable studios including BRON Animation, Aiming Inc., and Blue Sky Studios.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Maya Tanaka has been employed as an Animator at Pixar Animation Studios since 2020. Her role involves creating animated sequences for various projects, contributing to the studio's reputation for high-quality animation. Pixar is known for its innovative storytelling and cutting-edge animation techniques, and Tanaka plays a part in this creative process in Emeryville, California.
Previous Experience in Animation
Prior to her current position, Maya Tanaka worked at several notable animation studios. She was an Animator at BRON Animation for four months in 2019, and at Sony Pictures Imageworks for a total of 17 months across two separate tenures from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she worked at Blue Sky Studios as a 3D Animator for ten months in 2018-2019, and at Aiming Inc. as a 3D Character Animator for one year from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Maya Tanaka studied at AnimSchool, where she focused on 3D Character Animation from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Design and Media Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles, which she completed from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she studied Japanese Language and Literature at Doshisha University for 11 months in 2012, enhancing her linguistic skills.
Background in Animation
Maya Tanaka began her career in animation after completing her education in the arts. Her experience spans multiple countries, including Japan and Canada, where she developed her skills in 3D animation. This international background has contributed to her diverse approach to animation and storytelling.