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Universal Music Group

Director, Creative

New York, NY · On-site

$30K/yr

... freelancers. * Manage relationships with artists and managers, aligning creative strategy with ... Background in pitching new business, specifically in a creative field. * Ability to comfortably ...

Bannerhealth

Multimedia Production Specialist

Banner, IL · On-site

... arts-friendly Mesa and pro-sports hub Glendale, several American Indian tribal lands, and the ... Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care ...

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Nashville, TN · On-site

Proven artistic and design skills. * Working knowledge of HTML, basic web development, and content ... Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment screen. Samples of Work: Applicants ...

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Graphic Designer

Nashville, TN · On-site

Proven artistic and design skills. * Working knowledge of HTML, basic web development, and content ... Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment screen. Samples of Work: Applicants ...

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House Cleaner Needed! Make over $16/hour! No Nights or Weekends!

Lawrence, KS · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

Willing to undergo background check * OK to work in homes with pets * Able to life 35lbs. MaidPro ... If you are an admin, administrative, aide, artist, assistant, barista, bus boy, busser, cabbie, cab ...

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Gladstone, MO · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

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Gladstone, MO · On-site

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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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Production Stage Manager, Production

The Juilliard School

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$68/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description


Description:
The Production Stage Manager will provide institutional perspective for a wide variety of programs
with a focus on operational consistency and excellence. Reporting to the Senior Director of Production, the
Production Stage Manager will function as PSM on select programs and contribute to planning and logistics for institutional Stage Management needs including those supported by Juilliard's Professional Apprentice Program. The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative individual with an interest in institutional success as well as the development of early-career stage managers.
The salary for this role is $68-70K per 42 weeks.
Cover letters are required.
Working at Juilliard
Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school's mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.
Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other's company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on community and culture.
We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.
Role Responsibilities:
  • Perform all functions of Production Stage Manager for assigned non-Divisional programming including but not limited to: Creative Enterprise performances and events, cross-divisional works, convocation, annual benefit, commencement, and select concerts.
  • Work alongside Production Managers to guide programs in various stages of development into rehearsal and performance.
  • Develop and maintain institutional stage management guidelines for use across multiple disciplines and performance spaces.
  • Develop and maintain a roster of freelance stage managers who can be engaged for additional projects. Organize and conduct bi-annual resume submissions and interviews.
  • Advise Dance, Drama and Music divisions on hiring freelance stage managers as needed.
  • Partner with Apprentice Program Director and staff on mentorship of 9 Apprentice Stage Managers each season. Responsibilities may include:
    • Review seasonal applicants and participate on selection committee through online and in-person interviews.
    • Lead or coordinate seminars in areas of expertise.
    • Attend select rehearsals, if requested, to observe Apprentice Stage Managers in situ.
    • Establish regular weekly office hours for individual mentorship and advising
    • Debrief with Apprentice(s) after select projects.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and/or 3-5 years relevant professional experience.
  • Ability to work well collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
  • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Computer literacy with primary strength in MS office.
  • Flexible availability with frequent evenings and weekends depending on current project.

Preferred Background:
  • Experience working in an educational institution and/or institutional theater
  • Experience across drama, dance, opera.
  • Experience with with events, devised, and developmental works.that would make the ideal candidate stand above and beyond other candidates?

Nondiscrimination Policy:
The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.

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