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Swish Breaks

Graphic Designer (Freelance)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Your designs will reach millions across live streams and social media, setting new standards for ... Passion for expressive environments (streetwear, sports, gaming, media) * Love of creators, fans ...

Swishbreaks

Graphic Designer (Freelance)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Your designs will reach millions across live streams and social media, setting new standards for ... Passion for expressive environments (streetwear, sports, gaming, media) * Love of creators, fans ...

ComfyUI

Freelance Graphic Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$50 - $95/hr

It's used by artists, filmmakers, game studios, designers, researchers, and VFX houses, including teams at OpenAI, Netflix, Amazon Studios, Ubisoft, EA, and Tencent. We're a small, intense team in ...

Game Seven

Freelance Experiential Producer

New York, NY · On-site

$1.7K - $2.0K/wk

Game Seven Agency, an Excel Sports Management Company, is a full service creative and experiential ... Our team is comprised of creatives, strategists, producers, designers, project managers, influencer ...

Game Seven

Freelance Experiential Producer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$1.7K - $2.0K/wk

Game Seven Agency, an Excel Sports Management Company, is a full service creative and experiential ... Our team is comprised of creatives, strategists, producers, designers, project managers, influencer ...

Booming Games

Senior HTML5 Game Developer

Oregon, WI · On-site

$60 - $90/hr

This full‑time position is on an indefinite freelance basis for contractors within the Central ... Thrilling slot games with captivating features and stunning designs released every two weeks - no ...

1000heads

Motion Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Freelance Motion Designer / Editor We're looking for a freelance Motion Designer / Editor to join ... Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours. * DEI Council and Employee ...

1000heads

Motion Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Freelance Motion Designer / Editor We're looking for a freelance Motion Designer / Editor to join ... Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours. * DEI Council and Employee ...

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 ... Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours. * DEI Council and Employee ...

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 ... Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours. * DEI Council and Employee ...

Solomon Page

Packaging Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$52/hr

We are hiring a Packaging Designer to join a top beauty company in NYC. This freelance position ... Scout and onboard freelancers and agencies who elevate our game * Foster collaboration and ...

AKQA

Client Director - Freelance

Atlanta, GA · Remote

... game. AKQA designs the look, feel, and creative vision for the client's digital experiences ... This is a freelance role from ASAP through December 18, 2026. ROLE REQUIREMENTS * Serve as the ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance game 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 a freelance game designer?

A Freelance Game Designer is a self-employed professional who creates game concepts, mechanics, and structures for video or tabletop games. Unlike in-house designers, they work on a contract basis for various clients, including game studios, indie developers, or even non-gaming industries. Their tasks may involve designing gameplay systems, writing documentation, and collaborating with artists and programmers. Freelancers often juggle multiple projects, requiring strong time management and creative problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance game designer?

To thrive as a Freelance Game Designer, you need proficiency in game design principles, creativity, and a solid understanding of interactive storytelling and user experience. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, Adobe Creative Suite, and some programming knowledge (such as C# or Blueprint scripting) is highly valuable. Strong communication, self-motivation, and time management skills are crucial for working with clients and collaborating remotely with other team members. These abilities help ensure the successful delivery of innovative, engaging games while meeting clients' expectations and deadlines.

What are common challenges faced by freelance game designers, and how can they be managed?

Freelance game designers often face challenges such as securing consistent projects, managing multiple client expectations, and staying updated with rapidly evolving technologies and design trends. Effective time management, setting clear communication guidelines with clients, and building a diverse professional network can help overcome these hurdles. Additionally, investing in continuous learning through online courses, communities, and industry events can keep your skills relevant and open up new opportunities. Being proactive about portfolio updates and client feedback also helps build a strong reputation and leads to more steady work.

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Graphic Designer (Freelance)

Swish Breaks

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$90 - $130/hr

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Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Swish Breaks, headquartered in NYC, is redefining live shopping at scale. We operate at the intersection of sports, culture, and commerce, moving 100K+ orders a month across Whatnot, Fanatics Live, TikTok, and our own digital experiences. This isn’t a corporate gig. It’s a front‑row seat to building the future of live commerce with a team that moves at the speed of culture and expects real ownership. If you want to shape what people watch, talk about, and buy in real time—this is the arena.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Swish redefines live shopping as entertainment, you will shape our visual language. Your designs will reach millions across live streams and social media, setting new standards for the industry. You'll translate Swish’s culture into cutting‑edge graphics, motion, and design systems for our dynamic content engine. This role bridges brand, content, production, and creators, crafting visuals that define this new category. Your work will include broadcast graphics, channel IDs, motion/animation, promotional assets, thumbnails, templates, and community kits—all designed to push boundaries and define the future of live entertainment design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

  • Create high-quality graphics: overlays, lower thirds, animations, transitions, thumbnails, and social/motion elements

  • Build and maintain a modular design system for rapid content generation

  • Develop templates and motion packages for various channels, shows, and creators

  • Turn creative direction into clean, shippable assets that elevate production quality

  • Partner with the streaming team to deliver graphics that suit daily needs

  • Iterate quickly based on feedback and performance data

  • Prototype visual concepts with the team

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

You have:

  • 4–6+ years in high‑speed environments (sports, creator economy, esports, newsrooms, or digital‑first teams)

  • Strong After Effects, Photoshop, and Adobe CC skills, with a portfolio showcasing motion, typography, and systems

  • Experience building design systems or template libraries at scale

  • Ability to produce quality assets quickly

  • Strong sense of brand identity and current culture

  • Collaborative; able to turn real‑time needs into graphics

BONUS POINTS

  • Experience in live shopping, creator marketplaces, ecommerce, sports, and/or TCG

  • Passion for expressive environments (streetwear, sports, gaming, media)

  • Love of creators, fans, collectors, and their culture

HOW WE WORK
  • Model championship culture: speed, precision, no ego, no drama, high accountability
  • High ownership: Leaders here solve, not wait
  • No ego: We review, take feedback, fix mistakes fast
  • Speed + judgment: You ship constantly
  • AI-first: If it can be automated, you automate it
  • In‑office energy: Culture doesn’t build itself on Zoom
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