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How much do freelance character design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 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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Manager, Content Production

Manager, Content Production

Celsius

Boca Raton, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

If you're reading this on your way from 5am spin class to festival fast-pass, you're CELSIUS®- an everyday hustler with the essential energy to aim high, and go the extra mile wherever your goals take you.
Joyful by design, sunny by nature, and unapologetically bold. If your bestie has you saved in their phone as "Icon," you're ALANI NU® - confident, colorful, and bringing main-character energy to every moment.
SoCal in your soul, attitude in your stride. If gravity doesn't stop you and "impossible" sounds more like "dare you," you're ROCKSTAR®- a born rebel, raising the bar with mind-body energy and zero compromise.
Together, we're Celsius Holdings, Inc.- a global CPG company united by three powerhouse brands and one incredibly talented team.
At Celsius, we pride ourselves on empowering our people. Every employee has a stake in our success. We create a collaborative culture built on inclusivity, innovation, and a belief that great ideas can come from anywhere.
And we're on our way to building something bigger: a category where energy isn't just consumed, it's lived-where performance meets personality, brand becomes community, and every can crack sparks a statement.
This is the future of modern energy. This is Celsius.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Join our team and redefine what it means to be energized.
Reporting to the Director, Studio Operations, The Content Production Manager is responsible for owning the end-to-end content production ecosystem-from intake and planning through execution and delivery-across all brand and commercial touchpoints. This role ensures content is produced efficiently, at scale, and to a high creative and regulatory standard, supporting brand campaigns, product launches, and retail/e-commerce needs.
Operating within a high-SKU, fast-paced environment, this role sits at the intersection of creative, operations, marketing, and commercialization, ensuring that content not only looks great but also performs and meets business objectives.
Location: This is an 'in office', full time position at the Celsius HQ in Boca Raton, Florida.
Full time : YES
Management Responsibilities: YES
Requirements
  • 6+ years of experience in content production, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership role
  • Proven track record managing content production of varying scopes, in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of photo, video and multimedia production formats and technologies
  • Experience with budgeting, vendor management, scheduling and legal/compliance aspects of production
  • Exceptional leadership, team-building and communication skills

Responsibilities
  • Oversee all stages of content production from pre-production to final delivery ensuring alignment with business and brand objectives
  • Serve as a strategic partner to creative, marketing and external vendors
  • Manage end-to-end production for all content projects-from concepting and budgeting through post-production and delivery
  • Own production schedules, call sheets, shoot logistics, crew booking, and equipment planning
  • Maintain high creative standards while managing constraints like budgets and timelines
  • Build and maintain production infrastructure, including tools, documentation, and vendor relationships
  • Manage department budgets, forecasting and resource planning
  • Optimize internal processes and systems to scale production capabilities
  • Manage relationships with freelance producers, editors, crew and production vendors
  • Maintain a reliable roster of freelance production partners
  • Ensure all legal, licensing, and release forms are collected and archived
  • Keep accurate records of expenses, project wrap docs

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
  • Long- and short-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 10 Vacation days per year subject to accrual policy
  • 11 Company paid holidays
  • 401(k) with Company match
  • Identity theft and legal services

The base pay range for this position is for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on multiple factors, such as work location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. Celsius is a total rewards company. This position may be eligible for other compensation, including bonuses and Restricted Stock Units (subject to company plans).
Celsius Holdings, Inc. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please reach out to careers@celsius.com.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.