Cartoonist Jobs in Valley Village, 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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Senior Video Game Artist-Unreal Engine, Unity, post-production

  • Burbank, CA (4 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burbank, CA (4 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Position OverviewSenior Video Game Capture Artist is responsible for creating high-quality cinematic sequences for video games, utilizing their expertise in character animation, visual effects, and...

Title Animator Needed

  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Title Animator Needed compensation: negotiable I need a title animator. The title of the project will be animated over a 10 second clip. Please let me know your capabilities and rate. post id: ... [ ]

Storyboard Artist - Unannounced Disney Series (Disney Television Animation)

  • Burbank, CA (4 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (4 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 5 days ago

About the Role & Team Disney Television Animation is looking for Storyboard Artists to join an Unannounced Disney Series!...

Senior Animator

  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 7 days ago

What you'll do Deliver powerful animation performances from initial blocking to final polish. Create high quality, believable animation content for Apex that both looks and feels amazing!...

Lead Gameplay Animator

  • Santa Monica, CA (12 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (12 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Keyframe and Mocap experience Creature animation experience Highly skilled in all facets of animation: Body Mechanics, Facial Animation, Creation Animation, Mechanical/Prop Animation and Character Acting...

Lead Gameplay Animator

  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 22 days 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 (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 30+ 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 (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

art - including stylized artwork....

Lead Animator - Unpublished R&D Product

  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 30+ 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 (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

Narrative Animator (Contract)

  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 60+ 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...

Storyboard Artist Intern - Summer 2025

  • Santa Monica, CA (12 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (12 miles from Valley Village, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

, Entertainment Design, Illustration Must apply with a storyboard portfolio Must have a passion for the animation industry Must be authorized to work int he United States without visa sponsorship by...

Demographic Data for Valley Village, CA

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Cartoonist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Cartoonist Jobs in Valley Village, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Cartoonists in Valley Village, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
66.3%
Associate's Degree
12.2%
Master's Degree
9.4%
High School or GED
5.8%
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 Valley Village, 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%