Sang Jun Lee is an accomplished Art Director and Character Designer with over two decades of experience in animation, film, and games. He earned his BFA in Illustration from the Academy of Art University in California and began his career focusing on character, costume, and creature design. Early collaborations include Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm, Blue Sky Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment, and Electronic Arts.

His film credits include Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Men in Black II, Hulk, War of the Worlds, Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who, and Rio. He served as Lead Character Designer for Epic, Rio 2, The Peanuts Movie, and Ferdinand.

Currently, Lee is Art Director at Walt Disney Animation Studios, contributing to recent films such as Strange World (2022) and Zootopia 2 (2025). He is known for infusing personality and individuality into characters, emphasizing the seamless integration of costume and character development.