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How much do freelance rigging jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance rigging in Whitestone, NY is $49.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.29 and $64.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a freelance rigger?

A Freelance Rigging job involves creating and setting up the skeleton or rig of 3D models for animation in films, games, or other media. Rigging artists ensure that characters or objects can move naturally by building control systems that animators use. As a freelancer, rigging professionals work on a project basis for various clients, offering flexibility in workload and specialization. Strong knowledge of software like Maya, Blender, or Houdini is essential. Freelance riggers often collaborate with animators, modelers, and game developers to bring digital assets to life.

What types of projects do freelance riggers typically work on?

Freelance riggers often work on a wide range of projects, from live event setups like concerts and theater productions to industrial installations and trade shows. Project requirements can vary greatly depending on factors such as load size, venue type, and safety regulations, making flexibility and adaptability essential traits for success. Rigging freelancers are commonly responsible for assessing venues, planning safe rigging points, assembling and disassembling structures, and collaborating with technical crews or clients for smooth operations. Each assignment may have unique challenges, such as working at height, managing tight deadlines, or accommodating last-minute changes. This variety provides a dynamic and rewarding work environment while developing a broad skillset and industry network.

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

To thrive as a Freelance Rigging professional, you need strong expertise in mechanical and structural rigging principles, safety protocols, and hands-on experience with ropes, cables, and hoisting equipment. Familiarity with industry-standard rigging hardware, load calculators, and safety certifications such as OSHA or ETCP is commonly expected. Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills help freelancers succeed in dynamic project environments. These abilities ensure safe, efficient rigging solutions and foster reliable client relationships in diverse work settings.

Freelance Rigging jobs near you
Infographic showing various Freelance Rigging job openings in Whitestone, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $103,426 per year, or $49.7 per hour.

Freelance Real-Time Vizrt Designer

MLB Network

Secaucus, NJ

$37/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

MLB Network rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 78 rated media

Job description

We are seeking a versatile, highly skilled, and leadership-oriented Freelance Real-Time Vizrt Graphics Designer with significant experience in media to join our team. This role combines creativity and technical precision while working with Vizrt and Unreal Engine. You will be responsible for the end-to-end creation of high-fidelity visual assets and their implementation into real-time environments. The ideal candidate possesses an eye for visual storytelling and the technical depth to optimize complex scenes for live production.

Responsibilities:

  • Vizrt and Unreal Engine Integration: Build real-time scenes in Vizrt Artist. Ensure all assets are correctly imported, rigged, and optimized within the engine, and prescribed architecture is followed.
  • Collaborate with producers and broadcast teams to create real environments and work with data driven templates.
  • Template scenes for Content Pilot playout and for Viz Trio.
  • Troubleshooting of software templates for in game and real time graphics and streaming broadcasts.
  • Real-Time Visual Fidelity: Create immersive environments with high-fidelity models, custom PBR shading, and dynamic lighting solutions, ensuring a balance between high-end visual impact and strict performance efficiency within the Vizrt and Unreal Engine ecosystems.
  • Blueprinting & Scripting: Build interactive logic and procedural systems using Vizrt scripts and Unreal Engine Blueprints to support live data integration and real-time graphics triggers.
  • Optimization & Profiling: Conduct rigorous performance profiling to ensure consistent frame rates (60fps+) for live broadcast and large-scale video wall playback.
  • Pipeline Development: Establish and maintain robust workflows between DCC tools (Maya/C4D/Blender) and real-time engines to streamline production.
  • R&D: Stay at the forefront of real-time technology, exploring new features (Lumen, Nanite, PCG) to enhance our production capabilities.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • 4+ years of experience in 3D and real-time production, with at least 2 years focused on the sports and entertainment markets.
  • Proficiency with Real-Time tools: Vizrt, Viz Trio, Viz Director, Unreal Engine.
  • Basic scripting knowledge within the Vizrt ecosystem (VB Script, HTML5, JavaScript, TypeScript).
  • Experience with DCC tools: Photoshop, After Effects, Maya, 3Ds Max, Cinema 4D, related design tools.
  • Experience with texturing: Substance Painter/Designer and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Deep understanding of real-time rendering pipelines and GPU optimization.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating a mastery of real-time graphics skills, including self-serve graphics, interactivity, and hyper photorealistic compositions.
  • Exceptional ability to troubleshoot technical hurdles under the pressure of live production timelines.
  • Familiarity with external data providers (SportRadar, Oasis, SMT, MLB Stats API, etc.) a plus.
  • Experience with other real-time broadcast tools (e.g., Ross Xpression, Pixotope, or Zero Density) a plus.
  • Understanding large-scale display technologies (LED Video Walls, Projection Mapping) a plus.
  • Ability to work extended or non-business hours as production requires.
  • Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Computer Graphics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Position Reports to:

  • Sr. Director, Creative Design

Pay Range: $37/hr

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB Network considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB Network believes in providing a competitive benefits package for its employees. 

Top MLB Network Perks & Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage 
  • Company Contributed 401K Plan 
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

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MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans, with studios located in Secaucus, N.J., just minutes from New York City. Featuring live regular season games, original programming, highlights, insights and analysis from the best in the business, MLB Network produces baseball content for delivery to multiple media platforms. Cutting-edge technology is used to create MLB Network's Emmy Award-winning programming via roles in live studio and remote production, operations, engineering, media management, creative services, social media and others.

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