Business Development Coordinator
LAIKA
About this role
The Business Development Coordinator supports the Head of Business Development and the broader team by coordinating licensing, publishing, distribution, and strategic partnership initiatives. The role focuses on maintaining deal infrastructure, tracking partner activity and agreement terms, and enabling smooth communication between internal stakeholders and external partners. The position is on-site in Hillsboro, Oregon and plays an operational support function for ongoing partner relationships and agreement execution.
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About LAIKA
laika.comLAIKA is an award-winning feature film animation studio located just outside Portland, Oregon, best known for handcrafted stop-motion films. The studio has produced acclaimed titles such as Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings, combining practical puppetry, meticulous art direction, and modern visual effects. LAIKA develops, produces and releases original animated features and shorts for global theatrical audiences, emphasizing bold storytelling, artisanal craftsmanship, and technical innovation. Its films have earned critical praise and industry awards for both artistry and narrative ambition.
Recent company news
OregonLive.comPortland-area studio teaming up with Obamas’ production company to adapt acclaimed novel
Sep 12, 2025
VarietyLaika’s Matt Levin on Launching Live-Action and Taking the Company Into Its ‘New Chapter’ With Lord and Miller, Lulu Wang and More
Oct 15, 2025
IndieWireLAIKA’s Second Act: How the Stop-Motion Animation House Is Reintroducing Itself to Fans
Jun 25, 2025
IMDbLaika’s Matt Levin on Launching Live-Action and Taking the Company Into Its ‘New Chapter’ With Lord and Miller, Lulu Wang and More
Oct 19, 2025
KGWHillsboro's Laika Studio teams up with Obama’s, Lucy Liu for upcoming film
Sep 11, 2025
About LAIKA
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$42k – $56k
per year