Hire the best Cartoonists

Trying to create illustrations for a children’s book? Or perhaps you’d like to liven up some educational print materials with some fun cartoons? A cartoonist can help you with your illustration needs.

So how do you hire cartoonists? What follows are some tips for finding top cartoonists on Upwork.

As you’re browsing available cartoon consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the freelancers you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

• Industry fit. You want a cartoonist who understands your industry so they can help you figure out how best to reach your target market.
• Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., importing cartoons into Adobe InDesign to add to the pages of a brochure).
• Feedback Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular cartoonist.

With a clear picture of your ideal cartoonist in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective cartooning job post should include:

• Scope of work: From editorial cartoons to textbook illustrations, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
• Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
• Background: If you prefer experience working with certain industries, software, or media, mention this here.
• Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Ready to create your own custom cartoons? Log in and post your cartooning job on Upwork today.