Caricaturist Job Description

Caricaturists create artwork that deliberately distorts a person’s appearance in a comical, derogatory or flattering fashion. Caricaturists are often employed or contracted by magazines, newspapers, books websites and other publications.

Typical Job Duties

• Deliver a convincing replica of the subject’s mannerisms

• Alter a subject’s facial features while still allowing them to be recognizable to viewers

• Perform research on the physical appearance, opinions, or politics of the subject

• Maintain portfolio of work

• Prepare preliminary samples of work to meet a client’s request

• Prepare final drawings for publication

• Negotiate fees

Scholarships for Becoming a Caricaturist

The Applicable Majors section below shows fields of study relevant to a career as a Caricaturist. You can search for scholarships matched to those fields of study on our Fine Arts Scholarship page.

Success Tip: Be sure to apply for any scholarships that you even barely qualify for, as there are millions of dollars of scholarships that go unused every year due to a lack of applicants!