Sad Nuggie Animator - Hiring


Apply to shop@sadnuggie.com with your portfolio & a quick animation of our character, Sad Nuggie.

Full-Time and Part-Time Animator at Sad Nuggie Ltd

Sad Nuggie Ltd is looking for additional animators to bring our beloved character, Sad Nuggie, to life! If you have a passion for animation, storytelling, and relatable dark humor, this could be the perfect role for you.

About Us:

We’re a growing brand known for our viral Sad Nuggie character, which resonates with millions worldwide. With over 1.2 million TikTok followers, 903K Instagram followers, and 437K Facebook followers, our content blends humour, melancholy, and heartwarming moments. Now, we’re expanding our animation team to create even more engaging content for our audience.

What You’ll Do:

  • Create animated content for social media, marketing, and potential longer-form projects
  • Work closely with our creative team to develop and refine animations that align with Sad Nuggie’s style and tone
  • Collaborate on storyboarding, character movements, and visual storytelling
  • Maintain consistency in animation style and character expressions
  • Meet deadlines in a fast-paced, creative environment

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proficiency in animation software
  • Strong understanding of character animation, timing, and expressions
  • Experience in creating short-form, engaging content for social media
  • Ability to adapt to Sad Nuggie’s unique aesthetic and humor
  • A creative and collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
  • Bonus: Experience with sound syncing and simple VFX

Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
  • Flexible remote or hybrid work options
  • Opportunity to work on a viral brand with a dedicated fanbase
  • Creative freedom to bring ideas to life and shape the future of Sad Nuggie animations

How to Apply:

Send your portfolio, resume, and a short introduction about why you’d be a great fit to shop@sadnuggie.com. We’d love to see examples of your animation work, especially anything that showcases character-driven storytelling!