Cartoonist For Hire
Freelance cartoonist for hire with over 17 years experience
Available for all types of commercial and personal projects
Exceptional 1-1 communication
Free Revisions included
Excellent value for money
My Most Popular Services
I create beautiful mascot designs to act as the face of your business and more…
My illustration services include cartoons for your books, products and everything else…
Comic services range from single panel artwork to full blown graphic novels…
Professional character designs are perfect for your animation and gaming projects…
Looking to create a game for mobile and tablet? Well, I’m looking to create artwork for you!
Logos are necessary for all businesses. Cartoons make them stand out from the crowd.
I don’t stop at commercial work. I also create personalized caricature gifts from photos too.
Not ready to spend just yet? I have free clip art you can use and test out for your projects.
How To Hire A Cartoonist
Maybe this is your first time hiring a cartoonist? Or perhaps you’ve managed to hire a cartoonist before but now you’re looking for something a little different?
I’m sure you’ll agree that it can be a huge headache to find the right person for the job.
Hiring me is super simple. I keep the process as easy and stress free as possible.
In the 18 years I’ve been a freelance cartoonist, I’ve gained immense insight and invaluable experience in understanding your project and your creative needs.
As a result, I’ve become a leader in my field for all things cartoon illustration-related.
It’s vital that you hire a cartoonist that communicates well, has extensive knowledge and experience with all the latest software and technology and most importantly understands you and your project.
Take a look at all the info below. I’ve listed out most of queries people have when seeking to hire a cartoonist. Hopefully you find it helpful.
How To Hire A Cartoonist
Maybe this is your first time hiring a cartoonist?
Or perhaps you’ve managed to hire a cartoonist before but you’re now looking for someone different?
I’m sure you’ll agree that it can be a huge headache to find the right person for the job.
Hiring me is super simple. I keep the process as easy and stress free as possible.
In the 15 years I’ve been a freelance cartoonist, I’ve gained immense insight and invaluable experience in understanding your project and your creative needs. As a result, I’ve become a leader in my field for all things cartoon illustration-related.
It’s vital that you hire a cartoonist that communicates well, has extensive knowledge and experience with all the latest software and technology and most importantly understands you and your project.
Spencer Valley2022-03-31Jamie is very professional, timely, and skilled. I would definitely use him again in the future 100%!
Brian Vallery2022-03-21I have worked with Jamie for almost 3 years, from concept, to comic. Throughout those years, he has always promptly replied to any email, question, or concern. He has worked with me through all of my "creative changes", and has helped guide me through the process of character/comic/children's book design. His artwork stands for itself, it is amazing. I can't say enough good things about Jamie and his professionalism, work ethic, and obvious talent. Even though our time on this current project has come to an end, I will surely reach out to him for the next one, and the one after!
Ruby Guitar2022-03-18Jamie has designed me a cartoon logo for my guitar and ukulele tutoring business and it is brilliant! I absolutely love it! Excellent communication via email and definitely highly recommend!
Elizabeth Pate2022-03-03Wasn't sure who to choose to make my logo, but decide on Jamie and I am sure glad I did! His pricing was awesome and he always got back with me in a reasonable time for changes that I requested. GREAT guy to work with and hope to work with him in the future again.
Joel Wood2022-02-25Jamie immediately grasped the concept and came up with a brilliant solution.
Stephen Snyder2022-02-24Jamie is great to work with! He is very responsive and easy to work with. His work is amazing! I will use him again for future projects and recommend him to others. Thank you!
Jamie Hawkins2022-02-10Before Christmas we asked jamie to create a character / logo for our new business selling paddle boards. A time line was agreed for each stage, he not only met them but exceeded in ever way. I can’t thank jamie enough for bringing “ Paddleduck “ to life!. Already we have many more projects lined up for him so, if your going to use him hurry up before I get in there. Thanks jamie. 👍5 🌟 Jamie from “ paddle duck”
Dave Meaden2022-02-07Jamie is very professional and super creative! I have done a couple projects with him, and fully intend to continue sending more his way in the future. If you need a cartoon character look no further, Jamie is the man :)
Alithia Bull2022-02-02I hired Jamie to create illustrations for a children's book I created in honor of my son. It was under unfortunate circumstances that we came together for this project because my son had passed away. This project is what kept me going, every single illustration I received of my son, brought tears of joy each time. The illustrations are so amazing I still cannot believe how Jamie captured the essence of my son in each illustration. I cannot thank Jamie enough for creating such beautiful images, which tell a beautiful story, of an impressive young man. Jamie was compassionate, professional, and kind as well. It was a pleasure working with him. Thank you for allowing my heart to smile when I needed it most.
The Cheese Shoppe2022-01-28Jamie Sale is an amazing and professional cartoonist and we highly recommend him!!! We were so happy to find him and his Toonjam Studios for creating our new Mascot and shop logo. Jamie was super to collaborate with on the designs, always responsive and accommodating. We are so pleased with the results and look forward to working with him again on some upcoming projects. The Cheese Shoppe Surf City, NJ (USA)
600+ Very Happy Clients
Here are just a handful of some of the brands who have hired me to work on their projects.
There is no client too big or too small for me. I work with global brands, small corporations, start-ups & individuals. I cater for everyone.
I Want to Hire You. So How Does the Process Work?
Step 1 – Get In Touch/ Send Ideas
- The first part of this process is to get in touch and let me know what your requirements are.
- I would prefer a brief via email but we can over your brief via video call or telephone if you prefer.
- Once we’re settled on what it is you want, I will provide you with a quote.
- I usually quote in USD, GBP, AUD, CAD and EUR.
- Consequently, once we’re both happy, you can hire me and I can prompt you for step 2.
Step 2 – Book In With Deposit
- Most projects require a deposit to book the work into my schedule.
- A time estimate for drafts and completion will be agreed here.
- Deposit is 50% with the remainder being due on completion (see step 5).
- I accept PayPal, Credit & Debit Card and bank transfer. I’ll confirm receipt of your deposit.
Step 3 – Drafting & Revisions
- Now you’ve officially hired a cartoonist.
- I’ll send you a draft in the agreed time. It will likely be a pencil sketch depending on the project.
- This is where you have the opportunity to make necessary revisions and tweaks before the inking and coloring process begins.
Step 4 – Ink & Color, Final Rendering
- Once the draft has been approved, I’ll go ahead and ink & color the design.
- You can make revisions at this stage too.
- However, after approval of the draft, free revisions are restricted to color changes (and any errors on my part).
Step 5 – Final Payment
- Final balance is now due on completion and approval.
- All drafts are sent in low resolution until final balance is paid / transferred
- I’ll confirm receipt of payment.
Step 6 – Delivery
- This is where your artwork is finalized and delivered to you.
- All deliverables are digital. This is usually email unless the file is too large.
- In this scenario, I’ll send you a link so you can download the files.
- I will send the source file on request at no extra charge.
- Then the process is fully completed. Congratulations 🙂
How Much Does A Cartoonist Cost?
In general, it can cost anywhere from $25 an hour to hire a cartoonist. Ultimately all cartoonists and illustrators charge different prices depending on their level of skill, reputation, experience and even their location.
I strongly believe my prices are reasonable and affordable. Most importantly, I know I offer excellent value for money. Not just in terms of artwork itself, but also in terms of customer care.
Although I use an hourly rate as a guide, I don’t charge hourly. I prefer to charge by the project as I feel it’s much more straightforward. There is a benefit to the client who knows what they will be paying for from the outset.
Every project is massively different in scope so I don’t go out of my way to advertise prices. I recommend you get a quote.
How Much Does A Cartoonist Cost?
In general, it can cost anywhere from $25 an hour to hire a cartoonist. Ultimately all cartoonists and illustrators charge different prices depending on their level of skill, reputation, experience and even their location.
I strongly believe my prices are reasonable and affordable. Most importantly, I know I offer excellent value for money. Not just in terms of the artwork itself, but also in terms of customer care.
Although I use an hourly rate as a guide, I don’t charge hourly. I prefer to charge by the project as I feel it’s much more straightforward. There is a benefit to the client who knows what they will be paying for from the outset.
Every project is massively different in scope so I don’t go out of my way to advertise prices. I recommend you get a quote.
Free Revisions
When you hire an artist, can you imagine something more disappointing than receiving the design or the draft and it hasn’t quite hit the mark? Then you’ve got to pay for the artist to revise it. Then it’s not right the second time and you have to pay for it again. And so on until your budget is tanked.
This can happen a lot when hiring artists. Especially when they charge by the hour because you’re paying for their time after all.
With me, the price I quote your for on the outset is what you pay. Including all revisions. As long as they are within the criteria of your brief and are within the right status window.
It’s worth checking out my Free Revisions page to see what’s eligible and what doesn’t qualify as a free revision.
I Understand My Clients
- I’ve been a freelance cartoonist for over 15 years. In that time, I’ve studied and honed my skills immensely. As a result, over time, I have gained valuable understanding of a clients needs and how to best execute their ideas.
- During my career as a freelance cartoonist, I’ve worked with more than 600 different clients all over the world. In the form of individuals, agencies and dealing with businesses directly.
- But I’m always still learning. Once you believe you’ve mastered something, you can no longer grow and improve.
- I value my customer service just as much as my artwork. It’s extremely important to treat every client like they are the “million dollar” client.
I Work Remotely
- Because I work remotely, you can hire me no matter where you’re located.
- I’ve worked with clients in over 25 different countries.
- About 60% of my clients are US based.
- Being based in the UK, there can be some timezone obstacles when it comes to arranging calls and meetings. However I’m quite flexible with working out a time that best suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re looking to commission or hire me, I’d refer you to the contact page, so you can fill out the form. I would just need your name, contact info and some details about your project. I shall email you back, most likely with a quote if I have enough detail and then we can get the ball rolling.
PayPal or bank transfer works for me. I can also take Credit Card payments through PayPal too. I would always recommend PayPal as it’s the safest option for both parties.
This can depend on the client and/ or situation. If you’re trading as a limited liability company, I would accept a 50% down payment and then the rest upon completion of the artwork. If you’re an individual, I may ask for payment upfront. My services include unlimited revisions, ensuring you would be satisfied with the final outcome.
My services include unlimited revisions. So I will endeavour to correct the artwork until you are 100% satisfied. If in the unlikely event we can’t get anywhere, then I will happily offer a full refund.
Most of the artwork on my website is owned by my clients that are being displayed for portfolio purposes. So pretty much, none of the artwork can be used. However, I do have a page that contains free stock illustrations. These can be used for personal projects. If you wish to use them commercially, you would need to contact me to purchase a license.
As stated above, I create all illustrations digitally. Therefore I can’t send original pencil artwork per se. I can send the digital sketch file if you wish to see it. Or if you really, really want an original pencil sketch on paper mailed out to you, I can re-create your illustration especially for a fee.
By default, I will send a transparent .png, then any format can be requested after, such as the original source vector file. There are certain illustrations that can’t be created with vector. However, I will always advise prior to making an order.
The unlimited revisions can be used for as long as is necessary to complete your artwork until you’re fully satisfied. The unlimited revisions will cease once either the artwork has been approved or 2 weeks after no contact has been made.
My preference for this is generally via email. Why? So I have everything logged down and ready to refer back to if/ when I start working on your commission. I’m more than happy to pick up the phone and speak with you. Or we can arrange a video call. However, I will most likely ask for an email summary of our conversation so I can refer back. I’m also happy to meet in person. If you’re local to me, you’re more than welcome to visit me in my studio.
Email Me
This depends on a number of factors. Namely, how busy my current schedule is, how big your project is and also potentially how urgent you need it. As an average, I’d say most small to medium sized projects are completed within 1-2 weeks.
Yep, I undertake commissions of any size. Need a professional to draw a fingernail?… I’ll happily oblige. Or oppositely, a cartoon version of the beautiful artwork on the Sistine Chapel ceiling… I’m your guy.
Yes, all image rights are included with the quotes. Unless you’re ordering a personalized portrait. However, if you need to use a personalized portrait for commercial purposes, we can discuss image rights.
Unfortunately I don’t do sample sketches or speculative work. My time has to be paid for. I would expect that if you like what you see on my portfolio and feel my style would be a good fit for your project, then you will likely happy with what I create.
97.9% of the time, no. However, if you have something of equal value to offer me in return, I may consider. It wouldn’t hurt to ask. However, ‘exposure’ isn’t something to be offered to me.
I don’t show prices as each project is different to the next. There are too many variables involved to have set prices for things.
There are certain services I offer set prices for, such as single character mascot design and individual personalized cartoon portraits.
I get emails every so often asking “How much for a cartoon?”. The problem with that question is ‘cartoon’ is such a generic term. It’s like asking a builder “how much to build me a house?”. Well, how big is the house? How many rooms? How big a plot? etc.
I need info about your needs to be able to give an accurate price.
Not really, to be honest. However anything I would deem highly inappropriate or illegal would most likely result in a ‘No’. There’s not really an awful lot I’m offended by but I do have to draw the line somewhere. Pun definitely intended 🙂
I get asked a lot if I do animation. The short and technical answer is no, I do not. However, understandably many get ‘animations’ and ‘illustrations’ mixed up. But they are both very different things. In general, animation represents artwork that moves, like the cartoons you see on TV and illustrations means still drawings.
A vector file is a graphical file that has no boundaries in terms of resolution. It can be scaled up to unlimited sizes. This is noticeable when you zoom in and the quality is still clear. It doesn’t become pixelated. Vector graphics use mathematical commands to determine how the image is structured. Vectors can be opened and edited using certain software such as Adobe Illustrator.
All my artwork is created digitally using a 22″ Wacom Cintiq Touch. I ceased using actual pencil and paper back in 2014. I usually sketch with Autodesk Sketchbook Pro and create line-art and coloring with both Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.