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Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$20 - $50/hr

... seeking a talented 2D Roblox Artist excited to support the visual development of our Roblox ... This is an hourly freelance position, with expected availability Monday through Friday during core ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$20 - $50/hr

... seeking a talented 2D Roblox Artist excited to support the visual development of our Roblox ... This is an hourly freelance position, with expected availability Monday through Friday during core ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$20 - $50/hr

... seeking a talented 2D Roblox Artist excited to support the visual development of our Roblox ... This is an hourly freelance position, with expected availability Monday through Friday during core ...

Charlotte Tilbury

Freelance Makeup Artist

Dallas, TX · On-site

Charlotte Tilbury is currently recruiting Freelance Makeup Artists to join the team. This position ... Demonstrate a positive ad cooperative approach towards your work and your colleagues * Assist and ...

Charlotte Tilbury

Freelance Makeup Artist

Dallas, TX · On-site

Charlotte Tilbury is currently recruiting Freelance Makeup Artists to join the team. This position ... Demonstrate a positive ad cooperative approach towards your work and your colleagues * Assist and ...

Charlotte Tilbury

Freelance Makeup Artist

Dallas, TX · On-site

Charlotte Tilbury is currently recruiting Freelance Makeup Artists to join the team. This position ... Demonstrate a positive ad cooperative approach towards your work and your colleagues * Assist and ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance 2d artist assistant in the United States is $22.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance 2D Artist Assistant vs Freelance 2D Animator?

AspectFreelance 2D Artist AssistantFreelance 2D Animator
Required SkillsBasic drawing, software familiarity, support tasksAnimation techniques, storytelling, software proficiency
Work EnvironmentRemote or studio, assisting artistsRemote or studio, creating animations
Industry UsageSupporting 2D art projects, assisting artistsProducing animated content for media, games, advertising

While both roles involve 2D art skills, a Freelance 2D Artist Assistant primarily supports artists with tasks like coloring, cleaning up sketches, and preparing files. In contrast, a Freelance 2D Animator focuses on creating animated sequences, requiring specialized animation skills. Understanding these differences helps clients find the right freelancer for their project needs.

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Infographic showing various Freelance 2D Artist Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,772 per year, or $23 per hour.

2D Effects Artist (Temporary/Freelance)

Skydance Media

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$115 - $140/hr

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Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Skydance Animation is seeking a temporary freelance 2D Effects Animator to explore magical effects for an upcoming feature film. The effects created will help shape the film's visual tone and push its artistic language forward. While the focus will be primarily on magic, there will be additional work in water, fire, smoke, debris, and other elemental effects, all developed to align with the film's artistic aesthetic. You'll work closely with the Visual Development team and report to the Production Designer.

Demo reel or portfolio required, demonstrating a range of 2D effects work. Reels highlighting effects timing, physics, and integration with character performance are strongly preferred over technique reels alone.

Must be in one of the following locations: California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, United Kingdom, or Spain.

Responsibilities
  • Design 2D effects, both hand-drawn and digitally composited, that elevate character performance and enhance the emotional weight and cinematic quality of every scene
  • Collaborate with the Production Designer, show leadership, and Visual Development artists to iterate on and develop magical effects
  • Brainstorm, define, and help establish the visual language for varying styles of magic across the film
  • Maintain consistency and nuance in effects style and timing across sequences, factoring in weight, physics, and elemental performance within a narrative context
  • Apply core animation principles to ensure fluid, believable motion and clear, readable silhouettes
  • Troubleshoot and problem-solve technical and creative effects challenges within pipeline constraints
Requirements
  • 1+ year of experience in 2D animation or visual development, with a focus on effects
  • Traditional 2D animation background
  • Proficiency in relevant animation/effects software (e.g., Photoshop, Nuke, After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, TVPaint, or similar)
  • Strong grasp of timing, weight, and physics as applied to effects animation
  • Ability to take direction and iterate quickly
  • Creative mindset with the ability to conceptualize ideas and bring them to life

The compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA or the Tri-State Area (New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey) is $115,00-140,000 annually. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

This compensation range is not applicable to the United Kingdom and Spain.

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