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Collaborate closely with animators, gameplay programmers, and design teams to prototype and implement combat features. * Take character concepts through the full production cycle, from early ideation ...

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3D Character Artist - Talent Pool (N Americas)

$123K - $130K/yr

Strong understanding of anatomy, proportion, weight, and volume as they relate to character design and animation. * Experience with high- and low-poly modeling, texturing, and shading techniques.

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How much do freelance animation character design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance animation character design 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 Animation Character Design vs Freelance 3D Modeler?

AspectFreelance Animation Character DesignFreelance 3D Modeler
Skills & CredentialsDrawing, illustration, character concept skills, portfolio3D modeling, software proficiency (e.g., Blender, Maya), portfolio
Work EnvironmentCreative studios, remote, client meetingsRemote, studio, or on-site, client collaboration
Industry UsageAnimation, gaming, advertisingGaming, film, product visualization
Search & Comparison IntentClients seeking character design for animation projectsClients needing 3D models for various media

While both roles involve digital artistry, Freelance Animation Character Designers focus on creating 2D character concepts and illustrations for animation and media, whereas Freelance 3D Modelers specialize in building three-dimensional models for various applications. Understanding these differences helps clients find the right freelancer for their project needs.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Animation Character Design job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Internship, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.
Freelance Experience Designer

Freelance Experience Designer

Future Colossal

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Contractor

Posted 13 hours ago

Job description

Future Colossal is looking to hire freelance Experience Designers to support upcoming immersive installations, interactive experiences, and brand activations. We have immediate project needs and are prioritizing candidates with current availability, while also remaining open to connecting with Designers for future freelance opportunities.

This role is best suited for an experienced designer with strong graphic design and UX capabilities who can think through both the visual direction and the user/audience experience.

Requirements

Qualified applicants should have proven experience designing for experiential, interactive, or brand-focused projects.

Relevant experience should include one or more of the following:

  • Drawing / Illustration
  • UI / UX Design
  • 2D compositing – Photoshop / Illustrator
  • 3D Modeling / Animation
  • 3D Character design / Rigging
  • Unity 3D / Level Design
  • Motion Graphics / Video Editing
  • Concepting Abilities / Visual Storytelling

Benefits

This is a project-based contract position.

Please submit your resume and portfolio for freelance position consideration. A cover letter is optional.

About Us:

We are Future Colossal, an experiential innovation lab based in NYC and Atlanta. We explore and create new technologies, constantly innovating to build immersive spaces, both physical & virtual, that are memorable, playful, & interact with the viewer. On any given day we may be working on VR, AR, Mixed Reality, physical installations, or creating a new experience that doesnʼt fit any conventional norms. We display our installations throughout the world at brand events, digital out-of-home media, trade shows, technology events, festivals, live events, permanent installations, and museum/gallery exhibitions – and have clients across a wide variety of industries. We are fast-paced, constantly solving new challenges, and are always looking towards the future.