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USD Core Technical Director at LAIKA - ApplyBlast

USD Core Technical Director

LAIKA

7 months ago

3.2 on Glassdoor

Hillsboro, OR

Hybrid

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

The USD Core Technical Director at Laika specializes in USD technology, working with pipeline managers and engineers to develop scalable asset and shot structures, extend USD capabilities with custom scripts and plugins, and advocate for USD as the primary file format. They support the existing USD pipeline, collaborate on technical requirements, and stay current with industry best practices.

Skills

Qualifications

4+ years of experience developing custom tools and workflows within an animation or VFX studio environment

About LAIKA

laika.com

Headquarters

Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

Company Size

201-500 employees

Founded

2005

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LAIKA 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.