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Chase Oaks Church

Brand & Design Director

Plano, TX

Manage freelancers and creative volunteers through providing feedback and direction * Design high ... Character - Being above reproach * Self-Leadership - Practicing rhythms that allow personal ...

Chase Oaks Church

Brand & Design Director

Plano, TX · On-site

Manage freelancers and creative volunteers through providing feedback and direction * Design high ... Character - Being above reproach * Self-Leadership - Practicing rhythms that allow personal ...

MOD Worldwide, LLC

Motion Designer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

FREELANCE : We are seeking a part-time freelance #animator , specializing in 2D and 3D animation ... Preferred working knowledge of 3D motion design workflow, character animation workflow, and visual ...

HUSH

Freelance Architectural Designer

New York, NY

Role Overview As a HUSH Architectural Designer, you bring a design sensibility rooted in art ... character. * Develop mood boards, visual narratives, and inspiration frameworks that guide the ...

HUSH

Freelance Architectural Designer

New York, NY · Remote

Role Overview As a HUSH Architectural Designer, you bring a design sensibility rooted in art ... character. * Develop mood boards, visual narratives, and inspiration frameworks that guide the ...

HUSH

Freelance Architectural Designer

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

Role Overview As a HUSH Architectural Designer, you bring a design sensibility rooted in art ... character. * Develop mood boards, visual narratives, and inspiration frameworks that guide the ...

fotf

Art Director I

Colorado Springs, CO

$119K - $125K/yr

The Art Director I position exists to direct the graphic design activities of the design team under ... Familiarity with contract negotiations for freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and ...

fotf

Art Director I

Colorado Springs, CO

$119K - $125K/yr

The Art Director I position exists to direct the graphic design activities of the design team under ... Familiarity with contract negotiations for freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and ...

Focus on the Family

Art Director I

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$119K - $125K/yr

The Art Director I position exists to direct the graphic design activities of the design team under ... Familiarity with contract negotiations for freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and ...

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How much do freelance character design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance 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 a Freelance Character Design job?

A Freelance Character Design job involves creating unique characters for various media, such as games, animations, comics, and books, while working independently. Freelance character designers collaborate with clients to develop visually appealing and conceptually strong characters based on specific project needs. They handle tasks such as brainstorming, sketching, refining designs, and delivering final assets. Since it’s a freelance role, designers manage their schedules, pricing, and client communications. Successful freelancers build strong portfolios and maintain good client relationships to secure consistent work.

What are some common challenges freelance character designers face when working with multiple clients?

Freelance character designers often need to manage several projects simultaneously, each with unique client expectations, deadlines, and revision requests. Balancing creativity with client feedback while staying organized can be challenging, especially when communication preferences differ between clients. Staying consistently motivated and maintaining a strong pipeline of work often requires active networking and self-promotion. However, developing efficient workflows and clear communication strategies can significantly help in overcoming these challenges and building lasting professional relationships.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Freelance Character Design position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Character Designer, you need a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in drawing, anatomy, creativity, and visual storytelling—often supported by formal art training or relevant experience. Proficiency in digital illustration tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or specialized software such as Clip Studio Paint is highly valued, and familiarity with 3D modeling tools can be a plus. Excellent communication, time management, and self-marketing skills are vital for managing client relationships and workflow independently. These competencies are important to produce compelling, client-focused designs and succeed in a competitive, project-based environment.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Character Design job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote 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

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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 doesn't 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.

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