Hi Micah, thanks for taking the time for this interview! Could you introduce yourself to the community?

I have been doing visual effects since 2003 and have been at LAIKA Studios for 12 years now. My formal training is in Illustration but I have always found myself gravitating to technical roles on the job. I am currently a Lookdev technical director but have had roles in texture painting, matte painting, lighting, and pipeline development. Currently, my main responsibility is to make CG puppets, props, and sets look as good as their practical counterparts and come up with tools to help the team in this goal. I enjoy being at a smaller studio like LAIKA where I am able to wear multiple hats.