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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Senior Technical Animator, Camouflaj Game Studio

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 5 hours ago

Guide animation and character art teams on best authoring practices for optimized in-game assets. 5. Work with art teams to ensure designs will work with animations. 6....

Senior Gameplay Animator

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 5 hours ago

animations Craft gameplay animations for a broad range of creatures of varied types to a high standard of realism for the game Mentor and grow other animators abilities Serve as a positive role model...

Senior Technical Animator, Outsource Overwatch 2 Irvine, CA

  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Proficiency in Maya game animation asset creation, with a solid understanding of the principles of character animation and rigging....

3D Video Designer/CAD Animator

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 8 hours ago

Translate complex mechanical components into visually engaging and easy-to-understand animations....

Needed: Animator To Translate Anti-Woke Script Into Animated Film

  • Delaware City, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Delaware City, DE
  • 2 days ago

NEEDED: ANIMATOR TO TRANSLATE ANTI-WOKE SCRIPT INTO ANIMATED FILM image 1 of 1 compensation: $150 for every five scenes Hello! I need an animator to translate my anti-woke script into an animated...

Front-End Designer & Animator, Senior Associate

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Ability to create engaging animations and motion graphics using modern JavaScript animation frameworks such as Framer Motion and anime.js, along with technologies like SVG and the Canvas API....

Senior Technical Animator

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

WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building...

Graphics Animator

  • Plantation, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Plantation, FL
  • 3 days ago

Software skills: Adobe Creative Cloud Illustrator After Effects Premiere Pro Photoshop Media Encoder InDesign Autodesk Maya Microsoft Office Word Excel Powerpoint National Beverage Corp. provides equal...

Senior Concept Artist

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 3 days ago

What you will do: Create concept art to drive the artistic goals and vision through all phases of the game development cycle from pre-production through final product release....

Animator IV

  • Reno, NV
  • 4 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 4 days ago

visual storytelling, choreography, timing and strong principles of animation across multiple assets like special effects, symbols, scenes, & characters. + Expertise in 2D and 3D animation software...

Ability to create engaging animations and motion graphics using modern JavaScript animation frameworks such as Framer Motion and anime.js, along with technologies like SVG and the Canvas API....

Lead Gameplay Animator

  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago

the creation of some of the animation tasks....

I know that animation is an elaborate process, but I heard that the newer programs cut down on a lot of the labor....

Concept Artist Needed For Media Pitch To Spacex + Elon Musk

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago

un CONCEPT ARTIST NEEDED FOR MEDIA PITCH TO SPACEX + ELON MUSK compensation: Negotiable per project. We are pitching a Mars-based media project directly to SpaceX and Elon Musk and need a...

Needed: Animator To Translate Anti-Woke Script Into Animated Film

  • Billings, MT
  • 6 days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 6 days ago

un NEEDED: ANIMATOR TO TRANSLATE ANTI-WOKE SCRIPT INTO ANIMATED FILM image 1 of 1 compensation: To be negotiated based on budget Hello! I need a deducated animator who can translate my sassy,...

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...
How to Create Comics
Under the guidance of an award-winning cartoonist, dive into the world of comics and learn how this unique genre works-and how you can bring your own stories to life on the page.
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...

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
66.1%
Associate's Degree
12.2%
Master's Degree
9.4%
High School or GED
5.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Some College
1.6%
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%