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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance animation character design in Rochester Hills, MI is $43.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $56.88 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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Creative Lead/Instructional Design Manager

Stellantis

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Stellantis rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 45 rated automakers

Job description

The Creative Lead/Instructional Design Manager guides the creative development of learning and performance support materials created by Stellantis Performance Institute for an audience of Stellantis dealership personnel with an emphasis on Sales and After Sales students (non-technical)
This is a full-time, on-site position with Stellantis' Performance Institute in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
This position is responsible for managing the creation of learning solutions that meet and exceed Stellantis Performance Institute expectations for improving retail performance. These learning solutions include a variety of media (e.g., web, print, live, games, animations, mobile and video) that communicate a clear, relevant message to all our external and internal audiences -- including our internal Performance Institute staff, trainers, and the end users in dealerships throughout the NAFTA region.
This role also collaborates with project managers, subject matter experts, instructional designers/writers, vendors and Performance Institute's internal teams to ensure effective and engaging learning experiences. In addition, this role designs and develops learning interventions.
Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:
  • Manage the instructional development process, from needs analysis/concept to implementation and measurement, including creating/updates templates and processes, curriculum and course design, writing/development and editing
  • Provide leadership, process support and general oversight/mentoring for contract developers and freelance personnel as required, including keeping track of how well people are doing in order to make improvements
  • Problem Solving - including proactive solutions to achieve improved effectiveness and efficiency
  • Maintain records and files of work and revisions, per departmental standards
  • Produce/edit product and skills-related creative deliverables with minimal supervision
  • Participate in status meetings, provide project updates, conduct/assist with presentations, delegate projects and manage developer workload as required
  • Benchmark other manufacturer's training and extract best practices for consideration within our strategies
  • Work with key Performance Institute leaders to ideate and implement learning solutions
  • Create presentations and supporting materials for executives to optimize their messaging
  • Attend skills-related training events (i.e., new Skills train the trainer sessions), video shoots and narrative voice-over recording sessions as required to ensure performance objectives and creative vision are maintained
  • Support management of ISD team, freelance staff and vendor partners utilized for a variety of projects

Basic Requirements
  • Minimum of Undergraduate degree; BA or BS in Behavioral Psychology, Technical Writing, Journalism, English, Instructional Design, Communications, or related field
  • Minimum 7 years of experience designing/developing training and performance improvement materials, with an emphasis on retail automotive (Sales/After Sales), in a professional environment
  • Demonstrated application of adult learning principles, performance improvement strategies and associated adult learning models and theories
  • Demonstrated familiarity with general automotive knowledge, systems, components and related technologies
  • Proven ability to provide, present and explain work samples during interview process
  • Proven experience managing a small team of instructional designers
  • Proven experience collaborating with project team members and various internal departments/disciplines to produce learning solutions and provide project status updates
  • Excellent and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power Point. Minimum intermediate knowledge of Excel
  • Experience assisting training facilitators as required to prepare/facilitate courseware
  • Experience presenting to and working with executives
  • Excellent and demonstrated writing skills, e.g., creative, journalistic, marketing/copy, technical
  • Ability to work in-person at World Headquarters in Auburn Hills (in office 5 days a week)

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