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1000heads

Motion Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Freelance Motion Designer / Editor We're looking for a freelance Motion Designer / Editor to join ... Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. Ensure deliverables meet brand ...

1000heads

Motion Designer - Contractor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Freelance Motion Designer / Editor We're looking for a freelance Motion Designer / Editor to join ... Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. Ensure deliverables meet brand ...

1000heads

Motion Designer - Contractor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Freelance Motion Designer / Editor We're looking for a freelance Motion Designer / Editor to join ... Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. Ensure deliverables meet brand ...

Adyen

Senior Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$165K - $195K/yr

Manage and direct freelancers and creative agencies, providing clear creative briefs, feedback, and ... Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to ...

Adyen

Senior Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$165K - $195K/yr

Manage and direct freelancers and creative agencies, providing clear creative briefs, feedback, and ... Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to ...

Open Inc.

Brand Designer (Contract)

Los Angeles, CA

We blend music, sound, breath, and movement to create powerful shared experiences - both in-person ... LA Based Contract / Freelance Hybrid Los Angeles, CA (Remote flexible) Competitive rate DOE We may ...

Open Inc.

Brand Designer (Contract)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

We blend music, sound, breath, and movement to create powerful shared experiences - both in-person ... LA Based Contract / Freelance • Hybrid • Los Angeles, CA (Remote flexible) Competitive rate DOE ...

Open Inc.

Brand Designer (Contract)

Los Angeles, CA

We blend music, sound, breath, and movement to create powerful shared experiences -- both in-person ... LA Based Contract / Freelance · Hybrid · Los Angeles, CA (Remote flexible) Competitive rate DOE ...

Eberlestock USA

Graphic Designer

Boise, ID · On-site

Provide design direction and feedback to freelancers, contractors, and agency partners as needed ... sound Digital Performance & Design * Develop conversion-focused creative for digital advertising ...

Eberlestock

Graphic Designer

Boise, ID · On-site

Provide design direction and feedback to freelancers, contractors, and agency partners as needed ... sound Digital Performance & Design * Develop conversion-focused creative for digital advertising ...

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How much do freelance composer sound designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance composer sound designer 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 the difference between Freelance Composer Sound Designer vs Freelance Audio Editor?

AspectFreelance Composer Sound DesignerFreelance Audio Editor
CredentialsMusic/Audio production background, portfolioAudio editing skills, software proficiency
Work EnvironmentStudio, remote, on-locationPost-production studios, remote
Industry UsageFilm, games, advertising, mediaFilm, radio, podcasts, media

While both roles involve working with audio, a Freelance Composer Sound Designer creates original music and sound effects to enhance media projects, whereas a Freelance Audio Editor focuses on editing and refining existing audio recordings. The composer/designer often collaborates closely with directors and producers to craft unique soundscapes, while the audio editor ensures clarity and quality of audio tracks. Both roles require technical skills and industry experience, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Composer Sound Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Motion Designer

1000heads

Los Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

Freelance Motion Designer / Editor We're looking for a freelance Motion Designer / Editor to join our creative network on a project‐by‐project basis. You'll collaborate with our in‐house team to bring ideas to life through motion, animation, and dynamic visual storytelling. If you're fluent in After Effects , Premiere Pro , and Adobe Creative Suite , and you love crafting content that stops thumbs and tells stories through movement — we'd love to work with you. Responsibilities Concept, design, and animate social content, brand videos, and digital assets. Edit video content for campaigns, case studies, and social‐first storytelling. Collaborate with Associate Creative Directors, Sr. Art Directors, Designers and Copywriters to translate ideas into engaging motion pieces. Develop storyboards, style frames, and motion mockups to communicate ideas clearly. Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact. Ensure deliverables meet brand guidelines and platform specifications. Work remotely with flexibility, managing your own time and workflow while meeting deadlines. Requirements Proven experience as a Motion Designer, Animator, or Video Editor (agency or freelance). Expertise in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop; familiarity with Illustrator, InDesign, or Cinema4D is a plus. Strong understanding of design fundamentals — layout, typography, timing, and composition. Ability to take creative direction and provide input that enhances concepts. Experience designing for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.). Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, on‐brand work. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with distributed teams. Understanding of current digital and social content trends. A portfolio showcasing a range of motion, animation, and video editing work. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and more! Generous time off package, including the last week of the year. 401k & Roth retirement investment options with employer match. Gym and professional development stipends. Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours. DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups. Commute and parking benefits. Wellness program that focuses on mental, physical and financial employee wellness. And much more! About 1000heads 1000heads combines expertise in data & analytics, strategy, technology and creativity to help the world's best businesses build Social Age brands. 1000heads provides a fully integrated, end‐to‐end Social TransformationTM proposition to blue‐chip clients encompassing data & analytics, strategy and implementation. 1000heads has a global footprint, employing over 200 people across 12 offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Bogota, Sydney, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Japan, Paris and Berlin. 1000heads' clients include Alphabet, Nature Made, The North Face, San Pellegrino, Amazon, Cisco and Diageo. 1000heads is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are passionately committed to working together to promote an inclusive environment which celebrates and promotes diversity. We are committed to our belief that diversity in our team generates better and bolder ideas, creativity, understanding and respect. We welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‐time Job function Art/Creative Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr

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