LAIKA, LLC
2 open jobsGeneral information
LAIKA is an independent stop-motion animation studio that specializes in feature films. Its work includes Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings, both award-nominated stop-motion features. LAIKA is based in Hillsboro, Oregon, where the studio occupies space on Northeast Bennett Street.
LAIKA is owned by Phil Knight, with his son Travis Knight serving as its president and CEO. For someone joining, that means the studio has stayed under the same family's ownership rather than passing through a series of corporate owners. LAIKA, LLC is an H-1B sponsor.1
Hiring activity
New jobs added per week2
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| Week beginning | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | 1 |
| September 14, 2026 | 0 |
| September 21, 2026 | 0 |
| September 28, 2026 | 1 |
| October 5, 2026 | 0 |
| October 12, 2026 | 0 |
| October 19, 2026 | 1 |
| October 26, 2026 (in progress) | 0 |
Open jobs
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Does LAIKA, LLC sponsor visas? Using USCIS data, we've collected the number of H-1Bs granted from 2021 to 2023 as well as the number of petitions they've requested so far this year. LAIKA, LLC is a likely employer for applicants who require sponsorship. Currently, they have 1 job certified for sponsorship in 2026, at a median pay of $115,000.4
Visa petitions approved each year (USCIS)4
| Fiscal year | Approved |
|---|---|
| FY2021 | 1 |
| FY2022 | 3 |
| FY2023 | 1 |
Based on public USCIS and Department of Labor records. Past filings do not guarantee future sponsorship. Browse all H1B sponsors →
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Common questions
Is LAIKA, LLC hiring now?
Yes. There are 2 open jobs.
Does LAIKA, LLC sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Government records show 1 job certified for FY2026, at a median pay of $115,000.
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Notes & sources
- 1. Company description. Written by InterviewOS from LAIKA, LLC's public materials and press coverage; facts are checked against the sources below.
- 2. Weekly counts. A count is the number of listings the pipeline saw for the first time in that week. Weeks begin Monday; the onboarding week is excluded from the scale and every average.
- 3. Live counts. Deduplicated live listings observed daily on LAIKA, LLC's own hiring system; last check October 28, 2026. Stale and syndicated posts on aggregator sites are not counted.
- 4. Federal visa records. USCIS H1B Employer Data Hub and US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files, matched to this company by name.
Sources
USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub
US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files
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