Art by Saki
hello.
I am Saki Murotani, an award-winning creative director, animator, and illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada. Originally from Hokkaido, Japan, I create culturally and community-rooted work with integrity and heart.
EXPERTIES
Cultural Storytelling
BASED IN
Vancouver, Canada
AWARD WINNING
Animation & Design
ACADEMICALLY RESPECTED
Research based
CULTURALLY TRUSTED
Integrity & Care

With 10+ years of experience, Saki is a humble expert in both digital and traditional animation / design approaches.
"I approach my work with a people-first mindset — human first, artist second."
—Saki Murotani
I focus on meaningful projects that support people and communities, sharing stories that matter in artistically creative and culturally respectful ways.Specifically, my recent work focuses on projects that honour history, heritage, and culture. I have extensive experience collaborating with Indigenous communities, researchers, non-profit organizations, museums and other creatives. With a thoughtful, narrative-driven approach, I combine handcrafted illustration, design and animation with meaningful storytelling-always with care, intention and purpose.
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Deskaheh Animation - Short Film
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Atelier Sakura Logo Graphic Design - Logo & Branding
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Transnationally Indigenous – Interview Series Video & Motion Graphics - Interview, Web
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Transnationally Indigenous – Animated Map Motion Graphics - Web, Interactive
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Resurgent Histories Graphic Design - Logo & Branding
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Digital Paintings | DTIYS Illustration - Personal
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Indigenous Ironworkers Animation - Short Film
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Kamome (Seagull) Illustration - Character Design
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Portrait Drawings Illustration - Portraits
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#OurPlanetWeek Illustration - Illustration movement
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What A Mushroom Lives For Illustration - Book
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Maps & Infographics Graphic Design - Presentation, Publication
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Transnationally Indigenous Illustration - Web, Print
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Howard Ferguson’s Five Bagatelles, Op. 9 Virtual Concert
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The Double-Headed Serpent Animation - Gallery & Museum
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APFC Career Flyer Illustration - Print
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Shadow of a Giant Documentary - Film
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Holiday Animations Animation - Holiday E-Card
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BOULDERPAVEMENT Graphic Design - Web
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Global Indigenous Presentations Illustration - Web, Presentation
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Forest of Temptations Animation - Film
Unlimited possibilities
Creative Services
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Animation
Independent films
Educational videos
Gallery exhibits
Interactive installations
Live concerts
How-to & explainers
Digital marketing
Digital campaigns
Product promotion
Presentations
Website
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Illustration
Book images
Book covers
Character
Portrait
Concept art
Storyboarding
Website
Brochure
Poster
Flyer
Card
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Graphic Design
Website
Social media
Logo & identity
Maps & infographics
Marketing material
Presentation
Brochure
Corporate communications
Digital campaigns
Poster
Flyer
Social media
Logo & identity
Maps & infographics
Marketing material
Presentation
Brochure
Corporate communications
Digital campaigns
Poster
Flyer
Are you interested in working with me? Let's get in touch
Commercial & Personal Work
Creative journey