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Freelance Studio Photographer

Liverpool, NY ยท On-site

$60.25 - $68.25/hr

Experience with video capture and lighting for motion content Raymour & Flanigan proudly supports a drug and smoke-free work environment. U.S. work authorization required; visa sponsorship is not ...

... capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients. Creatives at AKQA apply ... Motion design skills are a welcome complement to your UI capabilities Location & Commitment

Motion design skills are a welcome complement to your UI capabilities Location & Commitment ... capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

... motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We ... clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more ...

... motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We ... clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more ...

... motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We ... clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more ...

... motion design). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We ... clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more ...

Designer - Freelance

New York, NY ยท On-site

$60 - $75/hr

... capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com. Who ... You're passionate about design, are obsessed with brand design, animation and motion, and thrive on ...

UI Designer - Freelance

Washington, DC ยท Remote

$2.2K - $2.6K/wk

... capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients. Creatives at AKQA apply ... Motion design skills are a welcome complement to your UI capabilities Location & Commitment

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How much do freelance motion capture jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance motion capture in the United States is $62.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.34 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Motion Capture vs Motion Capture Artist?

AspectFreelance Motion CaptureMotion Capture Artist
CredentialsOften self-taught or with specialized training, no formal certification requiredTypically holds a degree or certification in animation, digital media, or related fields
Work EnvironmentRemote or on-site freelance projects, flexible scheduleStudio or production environment, often full-time or contract-based
Industry UsageUsed by independent creators, small studios, or for short-term projectsEmployed by larger studios or companies for ongoing projects

Freelance Motion Capture professionals often work independently on diverse projects, requiring flexibility and self-management. Motion Capture Artists are typically employed by studios, focusing on creating high-quality motion data within structured environments. Both roles require knowledge of motion capture technology, but their work settings and employment types differ significantly.

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Freelance Recording Engineer / Dialogue Editor

Absurd Ventures

Santa Monica, CA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Freelance Recording Engineer / Dialogue Editor to support AAA video game and linear content production on an as-needed basis. This is an in-person production role embedded within our Santa Monica facility.
The engineer will record, edit, mix, and deliver high-quality audio across multiple active projects, including AAA video games, animated series, advertising campaigns, and marketing content. This role requires technical excellence, calm professionalism with talent and clients in the room, and the ability to manage large volumes of assets across concurrent productions.
This position operates within a fast-paced, high-expectation creative environment where precision, organization, and delivery discipline are critical.
Key Responsibilities
Dialogue Recording & Editorial
  • Record voice talent to broadcast and AAA game standards
  • Engineer client-attended sessions with producers, directors, and executives present
  • Perform detailed dialogue editing, cleanup, conforming, and file prep to technical specifications
  • Ensure tonal consistency across large narrative projects

Mixing & Finishing
  • Mix linear television, advertising, and marketing content
  • Prepare stems and final deliverables to spec for broadcast, streaming, and digital distribution
  • Maintain technical QC standards and meet technical delivery standards

Game Production Support
  • Edit and prepare dialogue assets for interactive implementation
  • Manage large asset counts with strict naming conventions and version control
  • Collaborate with sound design, implementation, and production teams
  • Deliver clean, organized, implementation-ready files

Motion Capture/Sound Stage Recording
  • Record dialogue and production audio on motion capture stages
  • Manage multi-channel wireless microphone workflows
  • Manage RF signal chains in challenging environments
  • Manage gain stages to the highest standards
  • Provide live mixes to relevant stakeholders as needed
  • Coordinate with stage technicians, capture supervisors, and production teams
  • Ensure sync integrity at all times

Operational Discipline
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously with shifting priorities
  • Maintain impeccable session organization and documentation
  • Hit delivery deadlines without compromising technical quality
  • Troubleshoot technical issues independently and efficiently

Required Experience & Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience as an audio engineer
  • Extensive experience recording with clients and talent in the room
  • Proven expertise editing dialogue at a high narrative and technical level
  • Strong mixing experience for linear television and advertising
  • Deep familiarity with broadcast and streaming delivery specifications
  • Experience recording on motion capture stages
  • Proficiency with industry-standard wireless microphone systems
  • Advanced Pro Tools proficiency and session management discipline
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large asset libraries and complex session workflows
  • Strong communication skills and calm, client-facing professionalism

Technical Competencies
  • Dialogue cleanup, restoration, and precision editing
  • Loudness standards compliance (broadcast and streaming)
  • Stem printing and versioning workflows
  • Multi-mic wireless coordination and RF management
  • Sync workflows for performance capture environments
  • Asset naming, metadata tagging, and delivery packaging

Personal Attributes
  • Meticulous and detail-oriented
  • Composed under pressure
  • Efficient without sacrificing craft
  • Organized across multiple concurrent productions
  • Collaborative and production-minded

Work Environment
  • On-site only in Santa Monica, CA
  • Embedded within a AAA production pipeline
  • Client-attended sessions are frequent
  • High confidentiality environment