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Freelance Junior Animator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Producer

New York, NY · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

... crew, freelancers, and emerging production partners. * Managing vendor bidding, evaluating ... Mentoring junior Producers and Associate Producers while sharing best practices and contributing to ...

Design Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$86K - $129K/yr

Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ... Skills in motion graphics, animation, and video editing. * Experience with brand refreshes and ...

... crew, freelancers, and emerging production partners. * Managing vendor bidding, evaluating ... Mentoring junior Producers and Associate Producers while sharing best practices and contributing to ...

Senior Producer

New York, NY · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

... crew, freelancers, and emerging production partners. * Managing vendor bidding, evaluating ... Mentoring junior Producers and Associate Producers while sharing best practices and contributing to ...

Design Director XD

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $162K/yr

... animation boards, logos/lockups, brand identities, signage, patterns etc. - Speaks to design intent ... more junior team members, associate level and below - Supporting Momentums values - All other ...

Design Director XD

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $162.50/hr

... animation boards, logos/lockups, brand identities, signage, patterns etc. Speaks to design intent ... junior team members, associate level and below Supporting Momentums values All other duties as ...

Team Leadership Mentors and develops ACDs, Supervisors, and junior team members, providing guidance ... Shapes staffing and resourcing plans across brands, balancing in-house talent with freelance ...

Creative Director

Washington, DC · Remote

$170K - $200K/yr

Mentors and develops ACDs, Supervisors, and junior team members, providing guidance on creative ... Shapes staffing and resourcing plans across brands, balancing in-house talent with freelance ...

Creative Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

$170 - $200/hr

Mentors and develops ACDs, Supervisors, and junior team members, providing guidance on creative ... Shapes staffing and resourcing plans across brands, balancing in‑house talent with freelance ...

Creative Director

New York, NY · Remote

$170K - $200K/yr

Mentors and develops ACDs, Supervisors, and junior team members, providing guidance on creative ... Shapes staffing and resourcing plans across brands, balancing in-house talent with freelance ...

Creative Director

Chicago, IL · Remote

$170K - $200K/yr

Mentors and develops ACDs, Supervisors, and junior team members, providing guidance on creative ... Shapes staffing and resourcing plans across brands, balancing in-house talent with freelance ...

Team Leadership Mentors and develops ACDs, Supervisors, and junior team members, providing guidance ... Shapes staffing and resourcing plans across brands, balancing in-house talent with freelance ...

Team Leadership Mentors and develops ACDs, Supervisors, and junior team members, providing guidance ... Shapes staffing and resourcing plans across brands, balancing in-house talent with freelance ...

Creative Director

Philadelphia, PA · Remote

$170K - $200K/yr

Mentors and develops ACDs, Supervisors, and junior team members, providing guidance on creative ... Shapes staffing and resourcing plans across brands, balancing in-house talent with freelance ...

Team Leadership Mentors and develops ACDs, Supervisors, and junior team members, providing guidance ... Shapes staffing and resourcing plans across brands, balancing in-house talent with freelance ...

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How much do freelance junior animator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance junior animator in the United States is $29.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Junior Animator vs Freelance Motion Designer?

AspectFreelance Junior AnimatorFreelance Motion Designer
Required SkillsBasic animation, storytelling, software like Adobe Animate or After EffectsAnimation, graphic design, visual effects, After Effects, Cinema 4D
Work EnvironmentFreelance projects, client collaboration, remote or on-siteFreelance projects, branding, advertising, digital media
Industry UsageAnimation studios, advertising agencies, freelance platformsAdvertising, marketing, digital media companies, freelance platforms

Freelance Junior Animators focus on creating basic animations and storytelling, often working on smaller projects or as part of a team. Freelance Motion Designers have a broader skill set including graphic design and visual effects, working on more complex visual content. Both roles are common in freelance work and digital media industries, but they differ in scope and technical expertise.

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Senior Producer

Wpromote

New York, NY • On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

The Role

At Giant Spoon, we're looking for a Senior Producer who is passionate about creative advertising, driven to bring ambitious ideas to life, and thrives on producing best-in-class work across every medium. Reporting to the VP, Content Production, you'll lead integrated productions from concept through final delivery, partnering closely with Creative, Strategy, Account, Business Affairs, and external production partners to deliver exceptional work across video, broadcast, social, experiential, branded content, and emerging platforms.

We're seeking a strategic, solutions-oriented production leader who balances creative ambition with operational excellence. You'll oversee budgets, schedules, production teams, and vendor relationships while proactively identifying opportunities, solving complex production challenges, and ensuring every project is delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest creative standard. 

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is ready to become a Spoon - to give a damn, try anything, and enjoy the people they are working with.This team is based in the New York office and works in a hybrid fashion with in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We are looking for candidates who can join us in NYC!

The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000. Salary is determined based on a wide range of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, job duties, and geographic location. For this role, we also offer programs such as medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and various other benefits and perks.

 
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Responsibilities
  • Leading integrated productions across broadcast, digital, social, experiential, branded content, and emerging media from concept through final delivery.

  • Developing production approaches that balance creative ambition with budgets, schedules, resources, and production feasibility.

  • Managing production plans, scopes, timelines, staffing, risk assessments, and day-to-day execution across multiple concurrent projects.

  • Building, managing, and reconciling production budgets while tracking costs and identifying opportunities to maximize production value and agency profitability.

  • Partnering with Creative teams during concept development to provide production expertise, innovative solutions, and executional guidance.

  • Collaborating closely with Account teams to manage client expectations, production timelines, deliverables, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Working alongside Business Affairs to support talent negotiations, music licensing, union requirements, contracts, and legal approvals as needed.

  • Vetting creative ideas to ensure they are executable within project scope, timing, and budget.

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with directors, photographers, editors, production companies, post-production partners, VFX vendors, composers, crew, freelancers, and emerging production partners.

  • Managing vendor bidding, evaluating proposals, negotiating costs, and assembling the best production teams for each project.

  • Presenting production plans, budgets, schedules, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and clients with confidence.

  • Staying current on emerging production technologies, AI, VFX, media innovations, and production methodologies to continuously evolve creative capabilities.

  • Mentoring junior Producers and Associate Producers while sharing best practices and contributing to a collaborative, solutions-oriented production culture.

Requirements
  • 5+ years of production experience within an advertising agency or integrated creative environment.

  • Proven experience producing integrated campaigns across broadcast, digital, social, branded content, experiential, and emerging media.

  • Strong understanding of the creative development process with the ability to influence creative thinking through production expertise.

  • Demonstrated experience managing production budgets, estimates, schedules, and vendor negotiations from kickoff through reconciliation.

  • Established relationships with best-in-class production partners, including directors, photographers, editors, post-production companies, music partners, production companies, and freelance crews.

  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional creative, strategy, account, and business affairs teams throughout all phases of production.

  • Strong understanding of live action production, post-production, editorial, VFX, animation, music, talent, and emerging production technologies.

  • Exceptional project management, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex productions simultaneously.

  • Proven ability to anticipate production challenges, solve problems proactively, and remain calm under pressure in fast-paced environments.

  • Knowledge of AI-enabled production tools, VFX, and innovative production technologies.

  • Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, and Microsoft Office.

  • Experience with SAG-AFTRA, union productions, talent contracts, and music licensing is a plus.

  • Automotive production experience is a plus.

Giant Spoon is an agency that strives to build an inclusive workplace dynamically rooted in our differences. What makes you, you, is your greatest asset here. No matter your race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disabled status, genetic information, or other protected category-feel comfortable (and excited) to bring your full self and make smart, impactful work.

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