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Freelance Animation Character Design Jobs in Boston, MA

Roberts Recruiting, LLC

SDK Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

... content (animations, graphics, sound) and skills (applications) • Drive the design and ... or interactive character design • A passion for human/computer interaction, art pipelines ...

Vue Health

Digital Designer-Freelance/Hourly

Boston, MA · Remote

$65 - $85/hr

If you have a strong digital design portfolio and experience working within a pharmaceutical ... Experience with motion/animation (After Effects) * Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG)

Vue Health

Digital Designer-Freelance/Hourly

Boston, MA · On-site

$65 - $85/hr

If you have a strong digital design portfolio and experience working within a pharmaceutical ... Experience with motion/animation (After Effects) * Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG)

Vue Health

Presentation Designer (Freelance)

Boston, MA · Remote

We're searching for someone who lives and breathes presentation design--someone who can transform ... Exceptional attention to detail, typography, layout, and animation * Ability to work quickly under ...

Vue Health

Presentation Designer (Freelance)

Boston, MA · On-site

We're searching for someone who lives and breathes presentation design-someone who can transform ... animation • Ability to work quickly under tight deadlines • Advertising agency experience is ...

Harvard University

Design Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

Manage and oversee photo shoots with professional freelance photographers, ensuring high-quality ... Experience with illustration, animation, and motion graphics helpful. * Conceptualize, design, art ...

Harvard University

Design Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

$57/hr

Manage and oversee photo shoots with professional freelance photographers, ensuring high-quality ... Experience with illustration, animation, and motion graphics helpful. * Conceptualize, design, art ...

Real Chemistry

21GRAMS- Post Producer

Boston, MA · On-site

Great knowledge and relationships of vendors and freelancers * Excellent understanding of editing, animation, color grading, AI, sound design and mixing process. VFX experience and understanding a ...

Creative Cove Inc.

Graphic Designer

Boston, MA

Collaborate closely with Senior Designers, Producers, Account teams, and freelancers to deliver ... Awareness of animation, broadcast, and 3D/environmental design principles * Understanding ofUI/UX ...

Unbridled

Creative & Content Project Manager

Waltham, MA · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

... design, animation, video, print, copy) and experience tracking against deadlines with project ... Embody the Unbridled brand and culture, including: character, change, credibility, and community ...

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

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance animation character design in Boston, MA is $51.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.39 and $67.12 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 Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 34% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,804 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

SDK Engineer

Boston, MA • On-site

Roberts Recruiting, LLC
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Roberts Recruiting, LLC is the creator of the world’s first social robot for the home, and they are looking for an SDK Engineer to join their SDK team. The role involves designing and developing core APIs and tools to support internal and third-party developers in creating content and skills for the robot.
Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and deploy our core APIs, state-of-the-art web-based tools, and a packaged SDK that will enable internal and 3rd party developers to create and debug content (animations, graphics, sound) and skills (applications)
• Drive the design and development of robotics simulations, AI, debuggers, behavior editing tools, and 3D animation tools and pipelines
Qualifications:
Required:
• BS in Computer Science
• 5+ years of related work experience
• Demonstrated success bringing products to market
• Expertise in JavaScript (ES6/ES7), Node.js, and front-end development.
• Experience in one or more of the following: game AI, 3D engines, WebGL, scripting systems, tools programming, CMS, animation tools, data visualization
Preferred:
• Experience with TypeScript and C++
• Experience with Pixi.js, React.js, Adobe Animate
• Experience in gaming, interactive web apps, games (mobile, web, console, etc), or interactive character design
• A passion for human/computer interaction, art pipelines, content management tools, AI, simulations, and interactive character design and development
Company:
Roberts Recruiting, LLC is a contingency based boutique recruiting firm that specializes in the IT and Software Engineering market. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, USA, with a team of 2-10 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.

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