Cartoonist Jobs in California

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 Animator Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

team-player attitude Assist in supporting and evolving the Cinematics team with constructive feedback both technically and artistically Extra Points Artistic skills: storyboarding, gesture drawing, 2D...

Concept Artist (Environment - Contract)

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

The ideal candidate has a portfolio showcasing a focus on environment concept art....

Senior Video Game Artist-Unreal Engine, Unity, post-production

  • Burbank, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 6 days 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
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 9 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: ... [ ]

Senior Animator

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 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!...

Contract Concept Artist (Senior)

  • Irvine, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 12 days 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...

Technical Animator, Outsource - Overwatch 2

  • Irvine, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 17 days ago

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

Senior Character Concept Artist (CONTRACTOR)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 19 days ago

Proficiency in ZBrush, Blender, Maya, Substance Painter and other 3D modeling software to quickly develop and express ideas is a strong plus....

Cinematics Animator

  • Irvine, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 23 days ago

Maya and Motion Builder Comfortable learning and navigating complex animation systems and real-time game engine workflows Capable of quickly prototyping, iterating, and refining animation style and...

Animator, Khan Kids (12-month contract, $60/hour, 40 hours/week)

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 25 days ago

WHAT YOU BRING 5+ years of experience in 2D animation for mobile apps, games, or media....

Lead Gameplay Animator

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 26 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...

Cartoonist Wanted For Magazine

  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago

un cartoonist wanted for magazine (San Diego) compensation: $20 per piece Wanted: cartoonist or budding cartoonist to create cartoons for legal publication with print and digital circulation 3x/yr....

Lead Gameplay Animator

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 27 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
  • 28 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 28 days ago

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

Animator: Face

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Hand key Facial Animation experience. Demo reel demonstrating a good understanding of animation principles with a focus on high quality facial animation....

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Cartoonist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Cartoonist Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Cartoonists in California 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 California
Less than 1 year
41.6%
4-6 years
27.0%
1-2 years
18.8%
2-4 years
12.1%
None
0.6%