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 Concept Artist

  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago

Experience with 3ds Max, Maya, Zbrush, Blender or other 3D content packages. Why Join Us?...

Team Name: Unannounced Project Job Title: Gameplay Animator - Temp - Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA or Boston, MA Requisition ID: R024959 Job Description: At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games...

Looking for manga/ comic artist

  • Bellflower, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bellflower, CA
  • 5 days ago

Looking for manga/ comic artist compensation: Give rates Looking for an artist to either draw out a manga ot light novel. Let me know what you would charge post id: ... updated: [ ]

Senior Gameplay Animator [Carlsbad]

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 5 days ago

Great games start with great people! If you've ever dreamt of using your talents on world-class AAA titles and contributing to some of the biggest names in video games, here is your perfect...

Senior Animation Artist - VALORANT

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

As a member of the Animation team, you bring our Agents to life through classic animation principles and body mechanics. You will create high-quality animations for a high-performing team, still...

Animator (ExDev)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of...

Associate Principal Character Concept Artist - Treyarch (Los Angeles)

  • Playa Vista, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Playa Vista, CA
  • 9 days ago

Create high quality concept art for characters ranging from loose exploration sketches all the way to fully rendered designs....

Animator

  • Burlingame, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA
  • 13 days ago

Meta Metaverse Creative's mission is to build tools that help people feel connected, anytime, anywhere. Lifelike, interactive characters are an important part of this mission. As an Animator on...

Animator Needed

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 16 days ago

un Animator Needed compensation: Neg I'm a film maker with a screw ball comedy script I Hate My Adopted Family. It's about 70 pages long.. One location (house with 6 different characters) ideally...

Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and ZBrush....

Storyboard Artist Intern - Summer 2025

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 16 days ago

Join the company behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing. As an intern at Illumination, you will take part in cross company learning, partner with...

Animator

  • Burbank, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 19 days ago

About the Role & Team Animators, grab your reels and prepare to do the best work of your life and join us in making Zootopia 2! Be part of the longest running animation team in history. Work...

Storyboard Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

  • Irvine, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 20 days ago

Team Name: Creative Development Job Title: Storyboard Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics) Requisition ID: R024832 Job Description: Blizzard Entertainment is looking to hire a Storyboard Artist to...

Animator Needed for 30-Second Podcast Animation - $250

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 days ago

un Animator Needed for 30-Second Podcast Animation - $250 (Los Angeles) image 1 of 2 compensation: $250 The Off Topic Show podcast is seeking a skilled animator to create a 30-second animation for...

AI animator needed

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 20 days ago

AI animator needed (Los Angeles) compensation: Settled per bid Small production company needs to create AI trailer for upcoming sci-fi, dance, musical. Deck available for concept. Samples...

Demographic Data for California

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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.
Beginners Guide To Drawing Cartoons
Ever watched your favorite cartoon and wished you could draw them? Well in this course i'm going to get you on your way to being a Cartoonist yourself! Using simple shapes to construct figures,...

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
65.6%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Master's Degree
9.5%
High School or GED
6.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.7%
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%


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