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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Animator

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

animations/poses Work with the Art Director, Animation Leadership and the immediate creative team to collaborate, pre-visualize, and create great animation for VR/AR and 2D media Work with the Engineers...

Series (Disney Television Animation)

  • Glendale, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 3 days ago

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

Associate Animation Artist

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

Duration: 6+ month contract Job Overview: Associate Animation Artist - TFT Gameplay As a member of the Animation team in TFT, you bring champions to life through classic animation principles and body...

Concept Artist

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

Concept Artist Responsibilities Execute concept art for Economy, fitting into the artistic strategy created by the Art Director and Creative Director Craft clear, appealing, and emotive concepts that...

Senior Concept Artist

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 6 days ago

Required Qualifications: Expertise in character design, with a strong focus on costume, anatomy, and stylization across multiple genres or styles....

Storyboard Artist wanted

  • Mission Hills, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Mission Hills, CA
  • 12 days ago

un Storyboard Artist wanted (sf Valley) compensation: 330$ FOR 7 SCENES Looking for a storyboard artist, please submit the type of drawing that you are expert in we are looking for a particular...

Principal Animation Artist [Los Angeles]

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

As a member of the Animation team, you bring characters to life through classic animation principles and body mechanics....

Animator [Los Angeles]

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

of collaborating with multiple external animation groups Preferred Experience Experience working with outsourcing teams and animation pipelines Familiarity with combat, traversal, or systemic animation...

Animator Wanted - Bring This Vision to Life

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago

un Animator Wanted - Bring This Vision to Life (Los Angeles) compensation: Up to $250 We're looking for a creative animator to craft a 1-minute animated video (music only, no voiceover) that...

Animation Artist

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications & Requirements: 5+ years of professional experience in animation for games. 5+ years of hands-on experience using Maya for 3D animation....

Sr. Technical Animator, Optimus

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 20 days ago

on the bot. 10+ years of experience in game development, animation, or a related field Proven expertise in motion matching systems and procedural animation techniques Extensive experience working with...

Concept Artist- Marvel Games

  • Burbank, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 21 days ago

Not only can you recall Marvel lore from decades of comics, films, games, and animation, but you also understand the core DNA of these characters and stories that is key to the Marvel brand....

Seeking Local Storyboard Artist for Independent Feature Film

  • Monterey, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Monterey, CA
  • 21 days ago

un Seeking Local Storyboard Artist for Independent Feature Film compensation: TBD Hi there!, I'm looking for a storyboard artist to help visualize my 106-page feature film script. You should...

Childrens Book Illustrator

  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 21 days ago

Children's Book Illustrator image 1 of 1 compensation: 300 I'm looking for an illustrator for a children's book. Pay is $300. Please send examples of your work. No AI generator images. Please...

Animation Artist

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 22 days ago

Animation Artist Confidential La, California Animation Artist in Los Angeles, CA. Min reqmnt: Bach deg. in Fine Arts, Animation, Motion Media Design, or rel. $80,392/yr....

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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
65.8%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Master's Degree
9.4%
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%