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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Lead Animator - Cinematics

  • Montreal, QC
  • 1 day ago
  • Montreal, QC
  • 1 day ago

Oversee the application of animation principles to deliver polished, high-quality animations while ensuring technical efficiency and adherence to project constraints....

Advanced Game Artist

  • Reno, NV
  • 2 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 2 days ago

Strong knowledge of lighting, perspective, material finishes and special effects. 3D modeling software experience is a plus (3ds Max, Maya, Blender, Houdini, Substance Painter, Zbrush or equivalent)...

Technical Animator II - Unpublished R&D Product

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

Maya Experience with secondary Unreal animation tools, such as Control Rig and Sequencer Experience with rigid body physics systems such as Kawaii, Chaos, or Havok For this role, you'll find success...

Animator/Rigger (General Submission)

  • Toronto, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 3 days ago

They will have proven experience with animation implementation in tv or film, and knowledge of animation retargeting and sharing, and understand movement of limbs, the effect of weight, and the behavior...

Remote Work

Principal Animator (Product)

  • Cary, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 3 days ago

A successful candidate should have a great understanding of the fundamentals of animation and how they relate to game animation and the ability to implement animations in the Unreal Engine....

Senior Cinematic Animator

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

Setting up actor staging and cameras using custom and library animations. Working on mocap stage with actors, helping Cinematic Director with mocap-shoot preparation....

Junior Animator

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 4 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 4 days ago

Proficient in Photoshop and After Effects, and After Effects plug-ins; Red Giant and/or Video-Copilot Familiarity with Autodesk Maya and related 3D Art packages, Intermediate level abilities in 3D modeling...

Starting from storyboards, 2D concept art, or rough pre-vis models, develop and create visually stunning key art that aligns with the films visual style and narrative....

Remote Work

Concept Artist (World of Warships: Legends)

  • Belgrade, MT
  • 7 days ago
  • Belgrade, MT
  • 7 days ago

Knowledge of 3D packages such as Blender, Maya, 3D-Coat, Zbrush, Substance Painter is a plus. Experience in UI design Expertise in storyboarding....

Principal Concept Artist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to level up our talent. Were on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced...

Remote Work

Food Program Animator

  • Sechelt, BC
  • 9 days ago
  • Sechelt, BC
  • 9 days ago

Job Title: Food ProgramAnimator Location: Sechelt, BC Employment Type: Part-time, Term (18 months) Working hours: 21 hours per week Compensation : $25.89 - $27.26 About CommunityServices Since...

Seeking to partner with comic artist

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 11 days ago

Continuing to work with me on the concept art for the film and television is separate....

Animator for Music Videos

  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago

(NYC) compensation: Send Rates Looking for an animator for music videos Must be willing to work long term on multiple projects Must have experience animating projects Send Portfolio of Visual Art Animation...

Senior Technical Animator, Camouflaj Game Studio

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 13 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 13 days ago

Experience with animation controllers and state machines using Mecanim or equivalent 13. Experience working in Unity and using C# or equivalent 14....

Visual Storyteller & Video Editor

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 13 days ago

This Role You Will: Lesson Development & Visual Research Collaborate with a Scriptwriter/Activity Developer and internal teams to bring writing lessons to life through compelling images, videos, and animations...

Cartoonist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Cartoon Like A Pro
Unlock Your Inner Cartoonist: Enroll in Our Comprehensive Cartooning Course!Have you ever dreamt of drawing your own cartoons or becoming a professional cartoonist? This course is your gateway to...
Beginners Guide To Drawing Cartoons
Ever watched your favorite cartoon and wished you could draw them? Well in this course i'm going to get you on your way to being a Cartoonist yourself! Using simple shapes to construct figures,...
The Face Anatomy Drawing Course: Anatomy To Render
-Drawing portrait course - Guarantee of 100% refund of your purchase in 30 days if you are not satisfied with the course. - learn the basic anatomy of the face - Learn to make a realistic portrait...

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
66.2%
Associate's Degree
12.1%
Master's Degree
9.5%
High School or GED
5.8%
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%