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Airrack

Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $157K/yr

THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance Thumbnail Concept Artist -- the creative brain ... Background in art direction, photography, or storyboarding is a strong plus Preferred ...

Airrack

Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$136K - $157K/yr

THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance Thumbnail Concept Artist - the creative brain ... Background in art direction, photography, or storyboarding is a strong plus Preferred ...

Airrack

Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $157K/yr

THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance Thumbnail Concept Artist - the creative brain ... Background in art direction, photography, or storyboarding is a strong plus Preferred ...

Dufry

MAC Beauty Artist

Sunrise, FL · On-site

$22/hr

Hourly Pay Rate of: $22+ * Full Time Hours Your Team is counting on you as a MAC Beauty Artist to ... All offers are contingent upon successful completion and passing of background checks and/or ...

Bric Arts Media

Production Manager

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn whose work spans ... Train and mentor freelance staff through load-ins, tech rehearsals, performances, and strikes

Bric Arts Media

Production Manager

Brooklyn, NY

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn whose work spans ... Train and mentor freelance staff through load-ins, tech rehearsals, performances, and strikes

Bric Arts Media

Production Manager

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn whose work spans ... Train and mentor freelance staff through load-ins, tech rehearsals, performances, and strikes

Meme House LA, Inc

Publicist / PR Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$1.5K - $2.0K/mo

Help shape the artist's public narrative: background, sound, ethos, and visual identity. Required ... Past experience with digital‑media publication teams or freelance journalists in the music space.

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How much do freelance background artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance background artist 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 a freelance background artist?

A Freelance Background Artist creates detailed environments and settings for animations, video games, comics, and other visual media. They work independently, collaborating with clients or studios on a project-by-project basis. Their responsibilities include designing backgrounds that match the project's style, mood, and perspective while ensuring consistency with character and object placement. Freelancers must manage their own schedules, negotiate contracts, and maintain a strong portfolio to attract clients.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a freelance background artist?

As a Freelance Background Artist, your daily tasks commonly involve collaborating with clients or art directors to understand project requirements, creating sketches or concepts, and refining digital or traditional artwork to produce finished backgrounds for animation, video games, or other media. You may also be responsible for revising work based on feedback, maintaining organized files, and managing project deadlines. Communication with other team members, such as animators or lead artists, is often part of your workflow, especially when ensuring backgrounds fit seamlessly within the overall project vision. Flexibility and time management are key, as workloads and project types can vary from week to week.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance background artist?

Successful Freelance Background Artists possess strong drawing and painting skills, a keen eye for composition, and an understanding of color, perspective, and lighting principles, often backed by a degree in art, illustration, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate is crucial, while professional certifications or courses in digital art can be advantageous. Exceptional communication, time management, and self-motivation help artists stand out due to the client-driven and deadline-oriented nature of freelance work. These skills ensure artists can consistently deliver high-quality backgrounds that meet client specifications and industry standards while efficiently managing multiple projects.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Background Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Part Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,772 per year, or $23 per hour.

Freelance Photographer HV-NTP-8360

Hudson Valley Community College

Troy, NY • On-site

$35/hr

Part-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.
Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.
Department: Multimedia & Video Services
Freelance Photographer HV-NTP-8360
To be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.
This is a part-time position (free-lance) associated with the Multimedia Department. We are creating a registry of qualified photographers to be deployed as needed for day/evening/weekend assignments. A vacancy may not currently exist.
The part-time positions report to the Associate Director of Multimedia & Video Services or his/her designee.
Minimum Qualifications:
• 3-5 years of professional photography experience.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including mornings, nights and weekends, as required to cover assignments.
• Excellent communication, time management, organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to move, lift, set up and break down photography equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to capture events with on camera flash/speedlights.
• Knowledge of photo editing software, preferably Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom).
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior professional experience in photojournalism, photography, communications or marketing.
• Proficiency in shooting with DSLR cameras.
***Please provide link to Portfolio when applying***
Hourly rate: $35.00
Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply online before the close date of September 1st, 2026.
Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.
Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

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