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The ideal candidate has a background in commercial production, filmmaking, VFX, animation, motion ... Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and ...

The ideal candidate has a background in commercial production, filmmaking, VFX, animation, motion ... Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and ...

The ideal candidate has a background in commercial production, filmmaking, VFX, animation, motion ... Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and ...

Candidates may come from filmmaking, VFX, CG, animation, motion design, editing, compositing ... Freelance engagements may have the opportunity to extend into longer-term or permanent roles.

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Candidates may come from filmmaking, VFX, CG, animation, motion design, editing, compositing ... Freelance engagements may have the opportunity to extend into longer-term or permanent roles.

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Candidates may come from filmmaking, VFX, CG, animation, motion design, editing, compositing ... Freelance engagements may have the opportunity to extend into longer-term or permanent roles.

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... motion animation is a plus. • Knowledge of color correction and retouching workflows. Work ... studio needs and photographer availability. Ideal for freelancers or professionals seeking ...

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How much do freelance indie animation studio jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance indie animation studio 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 Indie Animation Studio vs Freelance Animation Freelancer?

AspectFreelance Indie Animation StudioFreelance Animation Freelancer
CredentialsTypically a team with diverse skills, possibly with industry experienceIndividual skills, portfolio, and self-taught or formal training
Work EnvironmentCollaborative team setting, often with shared resourcesSolo work, flexible schedule, remote or client sites
Employer & Industry UsageWorks with clients on larger projects, often in entertainment or advertisingServes individual clients or small businesses, personal projects
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for established studios or team-based animation servicesSeeking individual freelance animators for specific tasks

In summary, a Freelance Indie Animation Studio is a team-based entity offering comprehensive animation services, while a Freelance Animation Freelancer is an individual providing specialized animation work. Both serve different client needs and project scopes within the animation industry.

How to get hired to do freelance or indie animation?

To get hired as a freelance indie animator, build a strong portfolio showcasing your best work, develop skills in relevant software like Adobe After Effects or Toon Boom, and actively promote your work on platforms such as Behance, ArtStation, or social media. Networking with clients and other artists, maintaining a professional online presence, and consistently improving your craft increase your chances of securing freelance projects.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Indie Animation Studio job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

CoCreativ

New York, NY • On-site

$500 - $800/day

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

About Industrial Color

Industrial Color is a leading creative production company helping global brands create world-class visual content. We combine traditional production expertise with cutting-edge AI image and video technologies to deliver commercially viable creative work at scale.

As AI continues to reshape the creative industry, we are expanding our team with experienced artists and filmmakers who can help define the future of commercial content creation while delivering work at the level expected by the world's leading brands across beauty and cosmetics, automotive, food and beverage, consumer electronics, retail, fashion, and other major industries. 

The Role

We're building a next-generation AI creative team and are looking for experienced artists, filmmakers, and visual storytellers who can create client-ready AI-generated imagery and video.

The ideal candidate has a background in commercial production, filmmaking, VFX, animation, motion design, editing, or post-production and understands how to apply those skills within modern AI workflows.

Responsibilities
  • Create high-quality AI-generated images and videos for commercial projects
  • Translate creative briefs into compelling visual concepts and finished deliverables
  • Develop strong visual storytelling through composition, cinematography, editing, pacing, and shot design
  • Generate, direct, and refine content using leading AI image and video tools
  • Enhance outputs through compositing, retouching, color grading, VFX, and finishing workflows
  • Collaborate with creative directors, producers, designers, and editors
  • Help develop new AI production workflows and creative best practices
  • Stay current with emerging AI tools and technologies

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in film, commercial production, VFX, animation, motion design, editing, or post-production
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating both traditional creative craft and AI-generated work
  • Experience with tools such as Veo, Kling, Seedance, Runway, Luma, Midjourney, Flux, and ComfyUI
  • Strong understanding of visual storytelling, cinematography, composition, editing, and color
  • Proficiency with tools such as After Effects, Nuke, Resolve, Premiere, Maya, Cinema 4D, Houdini, or similar
  • Ability to take projects from concept through final delivery
Who Should Apply

We're looking for artists who can deliver polished, production-ready AI content at a professional commercial standard. Whether your background is film, VFX, animation, post-production, or AI-native creation, what matters most is your ability to create exceptional work for brands, agencies, and creative teams.

Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to grow.

Benefits

The anticipated rate for this role is $500-$800 per day. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience, and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

This is a hybrid role requiring flexibility to work in-office and remotely. Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required during major projects.

Industrial Color is a division of CoCreativ, a family of integrated creative production companies. Industrial Color partners with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For over 30 years, we've led the industry through a culture of innovation, bringing state-of-the-art digital production and post-production solutions to our clients.

Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Our clients include: L'Oreal, Publicis, Procter & Gamble, Tommy Hilfiger, Absolut Vodka, Nike, Estee Lauder, Amazon...