Cartoonist Jobs in Baldwin Park, CA

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 Gameplay Animator

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements Leadership: Guide animation team in the overall look and feel of the animation, ensuring consistency in style and storytelling to the artistic vision of the project....

Narrative Animator [Los Angeles]

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Animation Director and Narrative Animation Lead Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to achieve the perfect balance between animation fidelity and technical requirements, to integrate animation...

Principal Concept Artist [Los Angeles]

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 12 days ago

art - including stylized artwork....

Character Animator

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 12 days ago

(For Remote) Willingness to adjust working hours to PST Software Requirements: Autodesk Maya Bonus: Unreal Engine The pay scale is between $30 - 70/ hour, based on experience, skillset and other factors...

Lead Animator - Unpublished R&D Product

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities: Management of the animation team including working with producers to maintain animation team scheduling, meeting weekly 1-1 with reports, facilitating animation reviews and sync-ups...

Lead Animator - TFT, Gameplay

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities: Manage and help grow the gameplay animation team Create high quality animations for TFT Sets and Gameplay Set and improve TFT's animation style Provide visibility on work, review animations...

Now Hiring: Talented Comic Artist for Exciting Project!

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

What We're Looking For: Strong artistic skills in character design, scene composition, and page layout. Experience in comic book illustration (any style)....

Principal Concept Artist (Characters) - Unpublished R&D Product

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

art - including stylized artwork....

Narrative Animator (Contract)

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Animation Director and Narrative Animation Lead Collaborate with Designers and Programmers to achieve the perfect balance between animation fidelity and technical requirements, to integrate animation...

Demographic Data for Baldwin Park, CA

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Salary for Cartoonist Jobs in Baldwin Park, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Cartoonists in Baldwin Park, CA 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 in Baldwin Park, CA
Less than 1 year
41.6%
4-6 years
27.0%
1-2 years
18.8%
2-4 years
12.1%
None
0.6%