Yakov Baytler
About Yakov Baytler
Yakov Baytler is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Riot Games in Santa Monica, California. He has extensive experience in the visual effects and animation industry, having held various technical and instructional roles at notable companies such as Sony Pictures Imageworks, Dreamworks, and Double Negative.
Current Role at Riot Games
Yakov Baytler has been employed at Riot Games as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. He works in Santa Monica, California, contributing to the development of software solutions within the gaming industry. His role involves leveraging his extensive technical expertise to enhance game performance and user experience.
Previous Experience at Sony Pictures Imageworks
Before joining Riot Games, Yakov Baytler served as a Senior Technical Director at Sony Pictures Imageworks from 2000 to 2004. During his four years in Culver City, California, he was involved in various projects that utilized advanced technology in visual effects and animation.
Career at Dreamworks and Other Studios
Yakov Baytler worked as a Character Technical Director at Dreamworks from 2004 to 2006 for two years in Glendale, California. His career also includes roles at Framestore, CFC as a Rigging Supervisor from 2006 to 2008, and at Double Negative as a Creature Technical Director from 2009 to 2012 in London, United Kingdom.
Teaching Experience in Visual Effects
Yakov Baytler has held instructional positions at various educational institutions. He worked as an Instructor at Side Effects Software from 2000 to 2004 and taught at the Art Institute from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, he served as an Instructor at UCLA Extension and Gnomon School of Visual Effects from 2003 to 2004.
Educational Background in Animation
Yakov Baytler studied at the School of Visual Arts, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Animation from 1992 to 1996. This educational foundation provided him with the skills necessary to excel in the fields of visual effects and software engineering.