Cartoonist Jobs

A Cartoonist is a professionally trained artist who creates drawings known as cartoons, primarily for the commercial art industry. They are skilled in creating original characters, scenes, and narratives that captivate audiences, convey messages, and promote products or brands. Cartoonists work in various media, including publishing, advertising, entertainment, and digital platforms. They may work independently, producing their own content, or as part of a team in a larger production company. Besides creating cartoons, they might also engage in storyboarding, scripting, and creative directing processes. They use their artistic abilities and storytelling skills to create engaging, visually appealing content that connects with the intended audience.

Regarding qualifications, a Cartoonist should hold a degree in Art, Animation, or a related field, although relevant experience and a well-established portfolio can also lead to opportunities in this profession. Proficiency in traditional drawing techniques and digital tools such as Adobe Creative Suite is critical. Creativity, originality, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are also important qualities for a Cartoonist. Before becoming a Cartoonist, an individual may work as a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, or Animator to hone their artistic skills and gain practical experience in the industry.

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Presentation Designer & Visual Storyteller

  • Zenex Partners, Inc.
  • San Jose, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Presentation Designer & Visual Storyteller (San Jose, CA, 95134) | 04/02/26 Apply Now Easy Apply Share Job Job Description Samsung Semiconductor Inc. is seeking a Presentation Designer & Visual...

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Animation Artist

  • Rodeo FX
  • Montreal, QC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Montreal, QC
  • 13 hours ago

Strong proficiency in Maya; experience with other animation tools is a plus. Solid understanding of body mechanics, facial animation.....

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3D Game Artist

  • Epoch Games
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago

Able to work effectively and accurately from pre-defined concept art and designs. Able to work with and provide constructive criticism and feedback. Communication and Team-collaboration skills....

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Senior Presentation Designer and Visual Storyteller

  • AMD
  • Folsom, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Folsom, CA
  • 3 days ago

Company: AMD Location: Folsom, CA Career Level: Mid-Senior Level Industries: Technology, Software, IT, Electronics Description WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build...

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Senior Technical Animator

  • Epic Games
  • Cary, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 3 days ago

/constraint bug issues, and animation workflows Design UI Pickers for the Animation team What we're looking for Extensive experience rigging characters in the Unreal Engine A portfolio demonstrating...

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Student Worker - Lariat Cartoonist AY27

  • Baylor University
  • Waco, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 6 days ago

The cartoonist may be called upon to provide illustrations as necessary. The cartoonist is a member of the Lariat editorial board....

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Animateur.trice avance.e / Advanced Animator

  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Montreal, QC
  • 8 days ago
  • Montreal, QC
  • 8 days ago

Strong animation foundations for body mechanics, posing and timing. Strong animation foundation for facial animation and acting....

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Unreal Engine Metahuman Animator - remote

  • Global Channel Management, Inc.
  • 8 days ago
  • 8 days ago

Implement animation - Implement animation using Unreal Engine and integrate animations seamlessly with game mechanics, virtual environments, or cinematic sequences....

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Senior Concept Artist

  • Epic Games
  • Cary, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 12 days ago

This is a role for someone who understands that great concept art isn't just beautiful, it solves problems....

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Senior Concept Artist

  • ZeniMax Media, Inc.
  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 days ago

Create beautiful concept art quickly, coherently and in a wide range of styles and aesthetics....

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Animator (First-Person)

  • ZeniMax Media, Inc.
  • Austin, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 12 days ago

You have animation graph experience....

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Student Assistant - Cartoonist - Foghorn News Pool

  • Del Mar College
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 13 days ago

Posting Details Position Information Posting Number Job Title STUDENT ASSISTANT - CARTOONIST - FOGHORN NEWS POOL Department Communications, Languages and Reading Position Type Student Salary $8.25 per...

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Animator

  • YouTube
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago

Tell me about yourself and please submit a reel or portfolio with your best rigging/animating work. What software do you use? If you love Sci-Fi or Horror, share your favorite films!

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Senior Gameplay Animator [Splinter Cell]

  • Ubisoft
  • Toronto, ON
  • 14 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications Strong experience creating gameplay animations for video games. Proven experience in 3C animation and third-person animation systems....

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Senior Gameplay Animator (First-Person) [Far Cry]

  • Ubisoft
  • Montreal, QC
  • 18 days ago
  • Montreal, QC
  • 18 days ago

Produce high-quality animations using keyframe animation. Most main character animations are fully keyframed based on multiple video references....

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Cartoonist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Career Growth Through Collaboration Course
Did you know the cartoonist Walt Disney was fired from his first job? He was told he wasnt creative enough. This course focuses on the essence of collaborationlistening, empowering, sharing...
Pencil Drawing for Superhero Comics
Few Spanish-speaking cartoonists can say that they have worked on characters like Deadpool, Wolverine, and the Hulk. Salva Espin, with more than 20 Marvel comics under his belt, is one of them,...
Introduction to Digital Comic
For cartoonist Albert Monteys, comics are his natural means of expression. After more than 25 years writing and drawing comics with ink, paper, screens, and a touch of humor, he's an expert in how...

Salary for Cartoonist Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireCommercialArt research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Cartoonists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
66.3%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Master's Degree
9.8%
High School or GED
5.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Some College
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Cartoonists
Less than 1 year
41.6%
4-6 years
27.0%
1-2 years
18.8%
2-4 years
12.1%
None
0.6%


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