Meticulously fun

We are Gigglebug

We are a fast-growing, 100+ deep band of animation enthusiasts and visionaries from around the world, brought together to inject positivity and creativity to the world of kids’ content.


Our agile animation studio with world-class story artists, designers, animators, directors, and producers sit in two hubs on polar opposite sides of Europe: cozy Helsinki in the North and vibrant Las Palmas in the South.

Best Work

We create, develop and produce original IPs and provide animation services for theatrical features, digital platforms and television broadcast around the world. We bring together world-class development and animation production expertise to spark productions to life.

We apply a show-runner mindset to put meticulous care into high quality content. And we apply executive producer knowhow in packaging, pipeline and financing. On time. On budget. On target. Always.

Best Life

For top talent, the world is open. People in the animation industry are very passionate about their work. To protect and make the most of this passion, looking after one’s wellbeing as a holistic human being is important. 


We aim to foster a safe space for stand-out creativity. A joy-packed working environment is prerequisite to joy-packed quality of work. To put it in a punchline: a win for our Gigglebuglians is a win for our customers.

Joys of working in the Nordics 

Our people working in our original Helsinki studio often get asked: why settle in Helsinki, Finland, in the far-far-ends of Northern Europe?

Good question, easy answer. World-class projects; a warm, supportive culture; and all the perks of the Finnish society. (read: trustworthy people, stable governance, inclusive values, tons of nature, free and high-quality schools and daycares, social and healthcare benefits… the list of nice things is abundant).

Joys of working in the Canaries

Searching for a city for our second studio, our index finger landed just off the coast of Africa: in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain. Instantaneously, immediately and intuitively, the small but joyous island gave us a very warm feeling (inside and out).

Working in Las Palmas is another winner situation: world-class projects; the same warm, supportive culture, but just paired with year-round sun, the most competitive tax-rebate in Europe and a buzzing multicultural community of animation professionals, without forgetting the vibrant culture, breathtaking nature, yummy Canario food, unlimited beaches,… A good deal to enjoy.

Testimonials

I like that I do not have to wear a suit to work. And I love selecting cheesy music for the lounge.

Anttu Harlin, CEO, co-founder, a Helsinki local

Finland is a gorgeous country, with wonderful food, nature, people, and of course, SAUNA! I’ve learned so much from the amazing team and I’m really pleased with the work we created.

Sean Hogan, Storyboard Artist, re-located from Ireland

I love the sense of community within the studio and how trips and fun things are scheduled often for everyone to do together. And it’s cool that you can wear slippers or fluffy socks in the studio and not be judged!

Amy Lewis, Background Supervisor, commuting from UK

They say love shouldn’t be just skin deep, but I have booked an appointment to have the gigglebug logo tattooed on my face just in case it’s ever in doubt

Bianca Ansems, Storyboard Supervisor / Episode Director, re-located from UK

I made amazing new friends. I got to know a beautiful country, I fell in love with Finland and the gentle way that Finns are.

Day Kazuh, Rig Artist, re-located from Brazil

I love our office dogs (and yeah you humans as well)

Suvi Väkeväinen, Line Producer, a Helsinki Local

I love coming into work everyday and hearing a bunch of different accents and languages from around the world. And I love that we’re encouraged to grow and explore.

Kelsey Briding, Production Coordinator, re-located from USA

Gigglebug is full of creativity and good coffee perfume in the air. I’ve been challenged like never before as an artist and received so much in return.

Romain Beuriot, Storyboard Artist, re-located from Belgium

Gigglebug is all about character

The most important thing in our work is to spread joy. Joy that builds character.

What do we all have in common? Each one of us is a unique individual with a unique story. We want to be part of creating character-rich stories and long-lasting memories that kids will cherish throughout their lives and share with their parents, friends, and later their own children. In short: next generation joy.

Why Europe?

The European talent pool runs rich with top-end graduates from across the continent and free labour movement from country to country. Europe draws animation talent from all over the world thanks to agile relocating and onboarding processes for specialists in the field.

Furthermore, animation productions at both Gigglebug studios benefit from competitive tax-rebate: 45-50% at the Las Palmas studio and 25% at the Helsinki studio.

Should we connect?

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