Job Description
<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">General Summary</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At LAIKA, we craft distinctive animated films through a blend of artistry and innovation.</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The Technology Support Supervisor is responsible for supporting the end users of LAIKA’s technical systems and tools and ensuring adoption and consistent use across the studio. This position supervises Mac, Windows, and Linux systems administrators, and works collaboratively with artists, technicians, and business leaders to address challenges, identify opportunities, and ensure production efficiency. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Functions</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></h2>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Supervise technology support staff, working with them to develop their skills and careers, and ensure that they have the tools and resources needed to deliver impactful service.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Develop and improve key performance indicators, metrics, and ticket workflows by effectively using team resources. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Manage the continued improvement of policy and technical documentation. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Manage complex technology projects through their completion. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ensure technical systems and tools are planned and budgeted, and consistently deployed, adopted, and utilized across the studio. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Work with supervisors and leads in Support Engineering to provide a unified response to emerging issues. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Coordinate cross-disciplined work between Support Engineering, Admin Services, and other service groups at the studio and work with production leadership to ensure effective communication and service delivery. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Develop methods to manage support response through standardization, while prioritizing production requirements. <span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></li>
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<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></h2>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years’ experience in an enterprise technical customer support role with a strong knowledge of general IT and software development concepts. </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"6badece6-d564-5920-a365-1a1df819574f|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",469775450,"x_xxxmsonormal",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"xxxxmsonormal",335572020,"1",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">3+ years’ experience in a management or supervisory role. </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">Familiarity with Mac, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">Windows,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal"> Linux operating systems, and enterprise data networking devices and concepts. </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">Experience in the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">m</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">edia and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">e</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">ntertainment industry</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">a plus. </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills. </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">Well-organized with strong project management skills. </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">Demonstrated advanced problem-solving and analytical skills. </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">Ability to work independently and collaboratively at all levels of the organization. </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="x_xxxmsonormal">Adaptable and capable of effectively managing change and communicating requirements in a fast-changing environment. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Physical Demands and Work Environment</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate. <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<h2>Location</h2>
<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100541229 BCX0">On-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100541229 BCX0">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100541229 BCX0">ite in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100541229 BCX0">Hillsboro, OR</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100541229 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW100541229 BCX0">and eligible for hybrid work.</span></p>
<h2>Salary</h2>
<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165425618 BCX0">Salary</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165425618 BCX0"> is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165425618 BCX0">commensurate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165425618 BCX0"> with skills and experience</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW165425618 BCX0">.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2>Disclaimer </h2>
<p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.</p>
<p>Please review our <a href="http://www.laika.com/EmploymentDisclaimer.pdf" target="_blank">EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER </a>and <a href="http://www.laika.com/MaterialsSubmissionAgreement.pdf" target="_blank">MATERIALS SUBMISSION AGREEMENT</a>.</p></div>
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