About LAIKA
Bringing stories to life through innovative animation
Key Highlights
- Awarded a Scientific and Technology Oscarยฎ for 3D printing innovation
- 'Missing Link' won the Golden Globeยฎ for Best Animated Feature
- Five films nominated for Oscarsยฎ and PGA Awards as Outstanding Animated Film
- Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with 251-1K employees
LAIKA, founded in 2005 and headquartered just outside Portland, Oregon, is a renowned stop-motion animation studio led by President & CEO Travis Knight. The studio has produced five critically acclaimed films, including 'Missing Link,' which won the Golden Globeยฎ for Best Animated Feature, and 'Kubo...
๐ Benefits
LAIKA offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and a generous PTO policy. Employees also enjoy a creative work environment that enc...
๐ Culture
LAIKA fosters a culture of creativity and innovation, emphasizing artistic integrity and craftsmanship in animation. The studio values collaboration a...
Overview
LAIKA is hiring a Senior Pipeline Technical Director to design and develop foundational systems for digital content creation. You'll work with Python, C++, Maya, and Houdini to support innovative workflows in puppet fabrication and 3D printing. This role requires significant experience in technical direction and software development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering, particularly in developing tools and systems that support digital content creation. With expertise in Python and C++, you've built robust scripts and plugins that enhance creative workflows across various applications like Maya and Houdini. Your experience includes working closely with artists and production teams to translate creative concepts into scalable technical solutions.
You are a problem solver at heart, capable of troubleshooting issues in real-time and providing proactive support to ensure smooth production processes. Your familiarity with source control systems like Git and Perforce allows you to maintain stability in the pipeline, ensuring that all systems are production-ready. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy driving innovation through new digital modeling and 3D printing workflows.
What you'll do
As a Senior Pipeline Technical Director at LAIKA, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of foundational systems that support our award-winning characters and environments. You will partner with artists and technical directors to streamline complex workflows, ensuring that creative visions are realized through smart technical solutions. Your role will involve developing tools and plugins primarily in Python and C++ to facilitate digital fabrication processes.
You will contribute to the evolution of our digital content creation pipeline, driving innovation in areas such as puppet fabrication and rapid prototyping. Your expertise will help maintain the stability of our systems through best practices in source control and continuous integration. You will also be tasked with optimizing existing workflows and documenting processes to ensure clarity and efficiency across teams.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of software engineering and digital artistry, empowering teams to push the boundaries of storytelling through technology. Your contributions will directly impact the creative process, making you an integral part of LAIKA's mission to blend the physical with the digital in every frame.
What we offer
At LAIKA, you will be part of a creative and innovative environment where artistry meets technology. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in shaping the future of animation and storytelling through cutting-edge technology and collaboration.
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