.Join the Gigglebug crew in the new studio in Gran Canaria!Gigglebug Entertainment is a leader in 2D animation, recognised for its high-quality, joyful content that captivates children and families alike. With our headquarters in the Nordics, we have established our second studio in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria in the Summer of 2024. A Gigglebug Canarias pioneer group of seven crew members have already transplanted from Helsinki to Las Palmas to work on our first production there, combining a 2D animation pipeline between the two studios. The set-up of the administration, facilities and the soft landing of the pioneer group has been led by Gigglebug Senior Management together with a part-time Studio Manager / Producer, combining on-location and hybrid work, with important support from local partners such as the Film Commission and legal service providers.Now, we are looking for a full time on-location Studio Operations & Administrator to join the leadership of the growing studio. The position is based in Las Palmas 5 days a week. A key component of the hire will be to find a cultural match for the unique working culture of Gigglebug, which combines honesty, respect, trust, curiosity, humility, efficiency, passion, authenticity and excellent communication.We expect the studio to scale to 30 people within the next 12 months and productions permitting, scale again to 50-100 in the next 18-24 months.As we are looking for a new core member to our community, we welcome applications from professionals with relevant mid to high level experience. Previous experience in the animation sector is a plus but applicants from the broader audio visual sector, such as live action, video games, advertising or event will also be considered. While proficiency in the detailed job description are extremely important, the hard and soft skills are even more important, as they enable the continuous learning process we hope to embark on together.Purpose of the roleReporting to the CEO and MD, who are based at head office in Helsinki, and working in collaboration with them, the CFO, HR, IT and Line Producers, you will manage the early growth state of the Las Palmas studio and be responsible for overseeing administrative, HR, studio budget, IT, technical and logistical aspects. You will monitor the studio's ongoing needs and processes, resolve occasional issues and report back regularly to the group management team.ResponsibilitiesAdministration & HRCoordinate with HR to prepare for the arrival and seamless integration of new team members.Monitor the studio's HR activity and report updates to the HR teams at headquarters.Coordinate with local partners and headquarters: collaborate with lawyers, payroll managers, banks, and manage cost reports and payments.Oversee employee administration in collaboration with headquarters: onboarding/offboarding, contracts, attendance, and payroll