Hi, I'm Luka Lee, a Leeds-based Background Artist, 2D animator, and Freelance Artist. I have a passion for Disability-based storytelling and I am motivated to bring representation and accessibility into the world through my work. I enjoy working on various aspects of animation and illustration, from character design to clean-up animation. I've been involved in multiple student films, taking on roles such as director, storyboard artist, and animator, which has given me hands-on experience in the animation industry. I love collaborating with creative teams and continuously expanding my skills to create meaningful and inclusive stories.

Luka Lee

Hi, I'm Luka Lee, a Leeds-based Background Artist, 2D animator, and Freelance Artist. I have a passion for Disability-based storytelling and I am motivated to bring representation and accessibility into the world through my work. I enjoy working on various aspects of animation and illustration, from character design to clean-up animation. I've been involved in multiple student films, taking on roles such as director, storyboard artist, and animator, which has given me hands-on experience in the animation industry. I love collaborating with creative teams and continuously expanding my skills to create meaningful and inclusive stories.

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Hi, I’m Luka Lee, a Leeds-based Background Artist, 2D animator, and Freelance Artist. I have a passion for Disability-based storytelling and I am motivated to bring representation and accessibility into the world through my work. I enjoy working on various aspects of animation and illustration, from character design to clean-up animation.

I’ve been involved in multiple student films, taking on roles such as director, storyboard artist, and animator, which has given me hands-on experience in the animation industry. I love collaborating with creative teams and continuously expanding my skills to create meaningful and inclusive stories.

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Work Experience

Director, Storyboard Artist, Animatic Artist, Character Artist, Background Artist, 2D Animator, Clean up Artist, Editor, Composer at Student Film “Clowning Around”
December 31, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Held multiple roles including direction and animation tasks for the student film 'Clowning Around'. Responsibilities included creating storyboards, animatics, character art, backgrounds, 2D animation, clean up work, editing, and composing the film.
2D Clean up Artist at Student Film “The Meaning of Life”
December 31, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Performed 2D clean up animation work to refine and finalize animations for the student film 'The Meaning of Life'.
Background Artist at Student Film “Minimum Wage Magical Girls”
December 31, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Created background artwork for the student film 'Minimum Wage Magical Girls'.
Background Artist, Clean Up Artist at Student Film “Sadie’s Rainy Day”
December 31, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Provided background and clean up artist services to support the production of 'Sadie’s Rainy Day'.
Background Artist at Student Film “Abby and Crabby”
December 31, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Contributed as background artist for the film 'Abby and Crabby'.
Production Manager, Clean Up Artist at Student Film “Square 1”
December 31, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Managed production elements and performed clean up animation for 'Square 1'.
Clean Up Artist at Student Film “A Perfect Meal”
December 31, 2024 - July 19, 2025
Worked as a clean up artist to polish the animation for 'A Perfect Meal'.
Production Manager, Concept Artist, Background Artist, Clean Up Artist, Editor at Student Film “The Narcissus Flower”
December 31, 2024 - July 19, 2025
Held multiple roles on 'The Narcissus Flower' including production management, concept art, background art, clean up animation, and editing.

Education

BA (Hons) Animation at Leeds Arts University, UK
September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other