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Complex

Freelance Studio Operations Lead

New York, NY · On-site

$350 - $450/day

... artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce. What You'll Do * Live Camera ... freelancers or crew and train them on studio equipment and protocols. * Collaborate with creative ...

Complex

Freelance Studio Operations Lead

New York, NY

$350 - $450/day

... artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce. What You'll Do * Live Camera ... freelancers or crew and train them on studio equipment and protocols. * Collaborate with creative ...

Apple

Studio Production Manager

Culver City, CA · On-site

The Live & Studio Production team is responsible for the execution of all live projects for Apple ... freelancers, vendors and artist production. 7 to 10 years Experience in a Production Management ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

New York, NY

$500 - $800/day

The Role We're building a next-generation AI creative team and are looking for experienced artists ... Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$500 - $800/day

The Role We're building a next-generation AI creative team and are looking for experienced artists ... Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$500 - $800/day

The Role We're building a next-generation AI creative team and are looking for experienced artists ... Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and ...

Apple

Studio Production Manager

Culver City, CA

$142K - $266K/yr

The Live & Studio Production team is responsible for the execution of all live projects for Apple ... freelancers, vendors and artist production. 7 to 10 years Experience in a Production Management ...

Lakshya Digital

VFX Artist Reviewer

About the Role We are seeking a skilled VFX Artist / Reviewer on a freelance basis. In this role ... Role Information Studio: Lakshya Area of Work: Art Service: Create Employment Type: Freelance ...

Truth Collective

Visual Studio Manager

Rochester, NY · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Experience leading or functionally managing designers, production artists, freelancers, contractors, or a small creative studio team is required. Formal direct people-management experience is ...

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance studio artist in the United States is $22.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Freelance Studio Artist is an independent creative professional who produces visual work such as illustrations, paintings, or digital designs for various clients. They typically work on a project-by-project basis, collaborating with studios, agencies, or individual clients to bring artistic concepts to life. Responsibilities may include concept development, rendering, and delivering final artwork in accordance with client specifications. Unlike in-house artists, freelancers have the flexibility to choose their projects and set their own schedules.

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To thrive as a Freelance Studio Artist, you need a strong foundation in artistic techniques, creative concept development, and portfolio building, often supported by formal art education or equivalent experience. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite, digital drawing tablets, and sometimes project management tools is typical. Strong time management, self-motivation, and effective client communication set successful freelancers apart. These skills are essential for delivering high-quality work on deadline, securing repeat business, and maintaining a sustainable freelance practice.

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Freelance Studio Artists often face challenges such as inconsistent workloads, managing client expectations, and maintaining steady income. To navigate these issues, it's important to build a diverse client base, set clear project agreements, and develop a sustainable workflow. Effective self-promotion and networking can help increase opportunities and visibility in the industry. Additionally, strong communication and organization skills make it easier to handle multiple projects and maintain positive client relationships. Proactively addressing these challenges can support long-term career growth and satisfaction as a freelance artist.

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Freelance Background Artist for YouTube Studio

Newscape Studios

Austin, TX • On-site, Remote

$800/wk

Contractor

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Summary
Newscape Studios, Inc has a dozen YouTube channels, with over 10 million total subscribers. We create content based on popular video games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and original animations. Newscape also produces a vast array of videos for a young audience and content through animation and machinima.
We are looking to add Freelance 2D Background artists to our team to work on our animation. Candidates must have substantial knowledge using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop. Toon Boom knowledge is a plus but not required.
Animation channels to match style of:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCToxKVrkEuAONR4rFIJ_DyQ
Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Keep an organized and efficient workflow
  • Fully finalize environments and background props for full use in production
  • Meet daily quotas during the production week
  • Responsible for approximately 25 environments per week.
  • Depending on skill and experience some duties and responsibilities may differ

Qualifications and Skills:
  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Procreate
  • Illustrator/Background artists must be able to adapt to a variety of styles
  • Strong understanding of composition, perspective, color theory, light and form is a must
  • Must be able to work as part of a team
  • Communicates effectively
  • Great listening skills
  • Great time management skills
  • Comfortable in meeting deadlines and daily quotas
  • Strong attention to detail and consistency

Competitive pay: $800.00 per production week
Portfolio is required to be considered.
This is a remote/ work from home, Independent Contractor Position.
Artists with LLCs are preferred but not required.
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