Life Manager / Executive Operations Partner to Founder Company: Giga Brands Founder: Hunter Harris Travel: Frequent international travel (e.g., Lebanon, India and other locations) Employment Type: Full-time (contract) Compensation: $60,000-$70,000 + PTO + relocation support + long-term phantom equity potential About the Company Giga Brands is a fast-scaling, AI-forward company supporting modern digital businesses and brands. The team operates in a high-performance, execution-driven environment with approximately 25 team members globally. This role directly supports the founder and sits at the center of executive operations, logistics, and day-to-day execution. The Role We are hiring a highly proactive Life Manager / Executive Operations Partner to take full ownership of the founder's day-to-day operational life. This is not a traditional administrative EA role. This position is designed for someone who operates independently, anticipates needs before they arise, and ensures everything — from calendar to logistics to execution — is fully dialed in. Success means the founder is fully focused on scaling the company while operational and executive tasks run seamlessly in the background. Key Responsibilities Executive & Calendar Ownership
Own and optimize the founder's calendar and priorities
Anticipate needs and prepare proactively
Ensure all meetings, logistics, and preparation are handled
Manage communications and follow-through
Operational & Project Support
Track projects and deliverables across teams (light project management)
Pull performance metrics and support operational visibility
Coordinate across internal stakeholders and contractors
Execute quickly on priorities communicated throughout the day
Travel & Logistics
Plan and manage international travel end-to-end
Coordinate flights, accommodations, and schedules
Support in-person logistics across locations
Flexibility to travel with or support the founder as needed
Administrative & Execution Support
Manage expenses, documentation, and bookings
Coordinate vendors and operational needs
Maintain systems, organization, and structure
Ensure nothing falls through the cracks
AI-Enabled Productivity
Leverage AI tools to improve efficiency, workflows, and execution
Help implement systems that scale founder productivity
Requirements Ideal Candidate Profile Experience
4-6+ years supporting a founder, executive, or leadership team
Experience in fast-paced startup, agency, or high-growth environments
Proven ability to operate independently with minimal direction
Core Traits
Highly independent and proactive
Execution-focused and fast-moving
Detail-oriented and organized
Direct communicator who values efficiency over small talk
High ownership mindset
Adaptable to changing priorities
Skills
Advanced calendar and logistics management
Strong operational coordination and follow-through
Ability to manage high volumes of tasks and priorities
Comfortable working with performance metrics and dashboards
Tools & Tech
Google Workspace
Slack
Standard agency/startup tools
Comfort using AI tools for productivity and operations
Work Style & Expectations
Hybrid role based primarily in Austin
3-6 days/week in-person depending on schedule and priorities
Flexible hours aligned with founder workflow
Fast-paced, high-output environment
Requires autonomy and decisiveness
Benefits Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $60K-$70K
Phantom equity potential for long-term contribution
Paid travel
PTO
Relocation support
High-growth exposure working directly with founder