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HUSH

Freelance Motion Designer

New York, NY

Role: Freelance Motion Designer Level: Mid-level Supervisor: Art Director/Design Director Who we ... Hard skills: 2D & 3D design software, animation, and/or interface design ability. HUSH is an equal ...

HUSH

Freelance Motion Designer

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

Role: Freelance Motion Designer Level: Mid-level Supervisor: Art Director/Design Director Who we ... skills: 2D & 3D design software, animation, and/or interface design ability. HUSH is an equal ...

HUSH

Freelance Motion Designer

New York, NY · Remote

Role: Freelance Motion Designer Level: Mid-level Supervisor: Art Director/Design Director Who we ... skills: 2D & 3D design software, animation, and/or interface design ability. HUSH is an equal ...

HUSH

Freelance Senior Designer

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

Creative coding knowledge is a plus. * 2D/3D animation knowledge is a plus. * Experience designing user interface, bringing information to life in generative ways and shaping the foundation of motion ...

HUSH

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · Remote

Creative coding knowledge is a plus. * 2D/3D animation knowledge is a plus. * Experience designing user interface, bringing information to life in generative ways and shaping the foundation of motion ...

HUSH

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY

Creative coding knowledge is a plus. * 2D/3D animation knowledge is a plus. * Experience designing user interface, bringing information to life in generative ways and shaping the foundation of motion ...

Hovercraft

Spatial Designer (Freelance)

$75/hr

Develop designs through mood boards, sketches, 2D/3D layouts, and material palettes; rendering ... Illustration, animation or spatial design side hustles The salary range for this position is starts ...

HUSH

Freelance Art Director

New York, NY

Hard skills: 2D and 3D design software, animation and interface chops We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing ...

HUSH

Freelance Art Director

New York, NY · Remote

Hard skills: 2D and 3D design software, animation and interface chops We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing ...

HUSH

Freelance Art Director

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

Hard skills: 2D and 3D design software, animation and interface chops We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing ...

Solomon Page

Senior Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80/hr

This is an ongoing freelance assignment. Pay rate range: $80 / hour Responsibilities: * Provide ... Work across both 2D and 3D design processes as needed * Support copywriting for advertising and ...

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How much do freelance 2d animation rigging jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance 2d animation rigging in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance 2D Animation Rigging vs Freelance 2D Character Design?

AspectFreelance 2D Animation RiggingFreelance 2D Character Design
Skills & CredentialsKnowledge of rigging software, anatomy, and animation principlesDrawing skills, character concept development, and illustration
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, freelance projects, online collaborationDesign studios, freelance commissions, personal portfolios
Industry UsageUsed in animation, gaming, and film productionUsed in advertising, entertainment, and publishing

Freelance 2D Animation Rigging focuses on creating digital skeletons for characters to enable smooth animation, requiring technical rigging skills. Freelance 2D Character Design involves creating visual concepts and character artwork. While both roles require artistic talent, rigging emphasizes technical setup, whereas character design emphasizes visual storytelling.

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Infographic showing various Freelance 2D Animation Rigging job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.
Adjunct Instructor, Animation

Adjunct Instructor, Animation

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

Part-time

Posted 3 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Instruct college students in 2D and various 3D animation specialisms in accordance with educational theories and techniques.

  • Develop discipline related curricula and assess student learning.

  • Participate in program evaluation and college activities.

Palm Beach State College rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

111th of 541 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Join our team!What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this roleInstruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques in 2D and various 3D animation specialisms, experience with one or more of the following: character animation, character rigging, modeling, compositing, games, and VFX. Experience with 3D industrial software such as Autodesk Maya, and/or compositing software such as Adobe After Effects required. Develops discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities. Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.
Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment.Varies

PLEASE NOTE: This is an open continuous applicant pool. Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Positions will be filled by the department on an as needed basis.

Applications without attached copies of official transcripts or non-web-based unofficial transcripts will not be considered. Transcripts for Adjunct positions must either be an official copy a college-stamped student copy, or a non-web-based unofficial transcript, scanned into an electronic format and attached to their application. Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted.

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in Animation or Bachelor's degree in Animation and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline, which can be documented and Demonstrated technology skills in Autodesk and Adobe Cloud and documented work experience (through a portfolio).


Knowledge and skills using Macintosh and PC computer software programs such as:


*Autodesk Maya
*Storyboard Pro
*Adobe After Effects
*Nuke
*Da Vinci Resolve
*Houdini
*Blender
*Substance
*Zbrush
*Unreal

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

  • Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

  • Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

  • An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

  • The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled

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