Mike Yamada

About Mike Yamada
Michael Yamada graduated with a degree in Product Design from Art Center College of Design. Today he works as a visual development artist at Dreamworks Animation where he contributed to several of their films including Kung fu Panda 2 and How to Train Your Dragon. He currently resides in Pasadena, CA with his wife, Victoria Ying and their two cats. He spends his free time playing soccer and trying to brew the perfect cup of coffee.

Little Know Tidbit: When he was a kid he watched Star Wars so many times he wore out 3 vhs tapes of it.

Mentor Preferences
Mike is looking to provide his mentees guidance about their career and general industry knowledge.  In addition, he’s hoping to give specific portfolio advice and help his mentee with basic or advance skills improvement.

Maximum Number of Mentees: 3

Maximum Distance: International

Language(s): English only

Preferred Meeting Times: Week Nights. If they are local, then at a local (Pasadena, CA) coffee shop.

To apply to become Mike’s mentee, click here.