Cartoonist job description template
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A cartoonist is an artist who creates characters, comic strips,/or comics, primarily using drawings and illustrations made by hand or via computer software. Similar to graphic designers, cartoonists might use computer graphics software and other digital tools to develop characters and comic strips. Characters can also be developed for video games and other digital platforms, such as video shorts and GIFs.
Below, we will cover a sample job description, exploring the daily responsibilities and necessary qualifications for a cartoonist.
The Job Overview
We are seeking an artist to create cartoon versions of our products and our company executives. These cartoons will be used as part of our marketing campaign to better reach our audience. You are expected to be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Responsibilities
Below are some of the responsibilities a cartoonist is expected to assume in their position:
- Work with designers and animators to develop concepts
- Collaborate with other artists to create the final product
- Use available tools and software to develop and refine characters
- Work with other cartoonists and collaborate on character designs and development
- Conceptualize new characters based on client direction
- Finalize and ink all rough sketches
Job Qualifications and Skill Sets
Below are the qualifications expected of a cartoonist:
- High school graduate or have completed GED; associates or bachelor’s degree in fine arts or cartooning preferred
- Drawing skills
- Experience developing and creating finished cartoon characters across multiple genres
- Ability to convey humor or seriousness in drawings
- Ability to work in multiple formats, such as comic strips, comic books, editorial cartoons, and graphic novels
- Track record working in a variety of media, such as ink, pencil, crayon, or digital
- Experience working in nontraditional forms, such as found photography or animation
Cartoonist Hiring Resources
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DANIEL A.
Cartoonist
Cartooning
- Character Design
- Illustration
- Cartoon Character
- Realistic
- Cartoon Art
- Digital Art
- Freehand Digital Illustration
- Cover Art Design
- Children's Book Illustration
- 2D Illustration
- 2D Art
- Vector Art
- Mascot Logo
- Cartoon Style
- Procreate
Hi, I’m a proficient Digital Artist / illustrator skilled in creating Digital illustrations and paintings works. My biggest attribute is my dedication to meet my clients expectation, which involves bringing their Projects vision to life and meeting their expectations. My skill and experience has helped me worked with multiple clients on and off this platform having several satisfied clients who in the end gave me great reviews and feedbacks. My specialty includes : Realistic drawings/painting 2D Arts Vector Arts Cover Arts Cartooning Character design Portrait Paintings Concept illustrations.E.T.C Icon design What you can expect the following from me; ✓Quality illustrations ✓ Original artworks drawn/designed from scratch ✓ High quality file formats ✓ Good communication ✓ Quick turnaround of your projects ✓ Satisfactory end results. I’m available to work on your project and help bring your vision to life. Pleas, Do not hesitate to contact me if you’ve any inquiries, I am honored and looking forward to your invitations. Sincerely DANIEL AMEGAN
...Jovan A.
Cartoonist
Cartooning
- 2D Animation
- Vector Graphic
- 2D Illustration
- Cartoon Style
- Children's Book Illustration
- Character Design
- Drawing
- Toon Boom Harmony
- Colorful Style
- Illustration
- Cartoon Art
- Line Drawing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Procreate
- Cartoon Character
Hello, I’m Jovan. I’m working as a freelance illustrator and animator for the last 5 years on Upwork, the best time of my life. During this time, I’ve successfully completed over 80+ projects. Cartooning is my passion which inspires me to work harder. I believe a job is done only when a client is fully satisfied with the result. Also, I have learned how to bring clients idea to life and that is my main goal :)
...Martin A.
Cartoonist
Cartooning
- Comic Art
- Financial Presentation
- Marketing Presentation
- Adobe Photoshop
- Presentation Design
- Cartoon Art
- Graphic Design
- Data Visualization
- White Paper
- Illustration
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Advertisement
- Anime
I've helped thousands of clients with top-notch graphics, custom presentations, and illustrations. With a keen eye for detail, a passion for creating visually compelling designs, and a deep understanding of data analysis, I am able to deliver highly effective and impactful visuals that help my clients achieve their business objectives. My Decks helped clients to raise $24.5+ million in total and helped in more than five hundred meetings and Sprints in this past 11 years. I've worked with Fortune 500 companies (Microsoft, Accenture, Coca-Cola, Mural.co), startups, and speakers from 20+ countries. I work hard to establish long-lasting relationships with my clients and ensure that the final result meets their expectations. Contact me to discuss the details of your project, hope to see you around! #Presentation #PPTX #PowerPoint #Miro #Mural #illustration
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