# Cartographer

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cartographer

A Cartographer designs and produces maps for navigation, urban planning, environmental analysis, or scientific research, using GIS software like ArcGIS or QGIS to compile and visualize spatial data. They incorporate remote sensing imagery and manage geodatabases to keep spatial datasets accurate and current, applying cartographic design principles to make complex information clear and visually accessible. This role is found in government mapping agencies, surveying firms, and environmental consultancies, typically held by someone with a geography or GIS background.

Top skills: [Remote Sensing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/remote-sensing), [Spatial Data Analysis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/spatial-data-analysis)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [GIS Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/gis-analyst)
- Often leads to: [GIS Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/gis-manager)

## Similar roles

[Data Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-analyst), [Geographer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/geographer), [GIS Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/gis-analyst), [GIS Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/gis-manager), [GIS Specialist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/gis-specialist), [Urban Planner](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/urban-planner)

## Open Cartographer roles (1)

- [RAVE I, HD Maps](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Mapbox/f5cafe40-af4e-41bd-82ec-4ff243399ad2/application) at [Mapbox](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/mapbox) — Mapbox Minsk · Remote (listed on Mapbox's own careers site)

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