Cartoonist Jobs in Whittier, 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.

1-14 of 14 Jobs

Senior Animator

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day 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!...

Contract Concept Artist (Senior)

  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Contract Concept Artist (Senior) Obsidian Entertainment seeks a passionate and skilled Contract Senior Concept Artist to join our growing team of game developers. The Concept Artist will...

Animation Artist II

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Animation Artist II: Create high-quality animations for characters and environments Refine and repurpose classic animations for modern gameplay systems Collaborate...

Remote Work

Technical Animator, Outsource - Overwatch 2

  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Cinematics Animator

  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 12 days ago

in animation techniques....

Lead Gameplay Animator

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 17 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....

Senior Technical Animator, Outsource Overwatch 2 Irvine, CA

  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 17 days ago

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

Narrative Animator [Los Angeles]

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 27 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 (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 27 days ago

art - including stylized artwork....

Lead Animator - Unpublished R&D Product

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 28 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 (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 28 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...

Senior Animator, Gameplay - Unannounced Game Irvine, CA or Albany, NY

  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

develop a unique animation style and visual direction for the project....

Senior Cinematic Animator

  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Solving, and Animation pipeline methodologies Team up with our Cinematic Animation Supervisor to guide our growing Cinematic Animation Team in creating the highest quality animation in the lowest stress...

Narrative Animator (Contract)

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, 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...

Demographic Data for Whittier, CA

Moving to Whittier, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Whittier, CA below.


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Salary for Cartoonist Jobs in Whittier, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Cartoonists in Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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%