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Framestore

Freelance: CG - Chicago

Chicago, IL · On-site

If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing ... Maya, Houdini, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Mari, and/or Photoshop * A working knowledge ...

Framestore

Freelance: CG - Los Angeles

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$600 - $900/day

If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing ... Maya, Houdini, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Mari, and/or Photoshop * A working knowledge ...

Framestore

Freelance: CG - New York

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$600 - $900/day

If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing ... Maya, Houdini, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Mari, and/or Photoshop * A working knowledge ...

Lakshya Digital

VFX Artist Reviewer

About the Role We are seeking a skilled VFX Artist / Reviewer on a freelance basis. In this role ... Collaborate closely with internal VFX leads, technical artists, designers, and production teams to ...

Perelel

Social Media Coordinator

Santa Monica, CA · On-site +1

... substance behind it. You won't be making things up for engagement. The Role We're looking for a ... Coordinate with the in-house Creative team and freelance designer on asset delivery timelines.

Perelel

Social Media Coordinator

Santa Monica, CA · Remote

... substance behind it. You won't be making things up for engagement. The Role We're looking for a ... Coordinate with the in-house Creative team and freelance designer on asset delivery timelines.

Pelago

Creative Director, Growth

New York, NY · On-site

From unhealthy habits to active substance use disorders, Pelago delivers a personalized solution ... You are the designer. Emails, landing page modules, direct mail layouts, campaign visuals: you ...

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As of Jun 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance substance designer 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 Substance Designer vs 3D Texture Artist?

AspectFreelance Substance Designer3D Texture Artist
CredentialsKnowledge of Substance Designer, basic 3D software skillsProficiency in 3D software, texturing, and Substance Designer
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, freelanceStudio or remote, often full-time or contract
Industry UsageUsed for creating procedural textures and materialsCreates detailed textures for models and environments

Freelance Substance Designers focus on creating procedural textures using Substance Designer, often working remotely on various projects. 3D Texture Artists develop detailed textures for models, typically using Substance Designer alongside other 3D software. Both roles require knowledge of texturing and 3D workflows, but the Texture Artist often has a broader scope in visual detailing.

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Freelance: CG - Chicago

Framestore

Chicago, IL • On-site

Temporary

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Framestore Integrated Advertising are always on the look-out for exceptional talent to join our award winning team. If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing opportunities with our team then please submit your details to us - we would love to hear from you!
Our freelance opportunities will always be live on the website and we will get in touch with people who have submitted their details as and when opportunities arise. There is no need to apply here more than once - once you're in then you're in and you will be on our radar! In fact, the people who submit here will be our first point of call when we're looking.
So if you want to freelance on some of the most exciting and challenging advertising work out there then you know what to do - hit that 'apply' button right now!
  • Excellent knowledge of any of the following pending specific discipline: Maya, Houdini, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Mari, and/or Photoshop
  • A working knowledge of Arnold
  • High level ability to produce great looking imagery across a range of styles; from photo real CG composited against live action through to stylized fully CG work
  • A good understanding of animation and an eye for motion
  • Knowledge of cinematic language and technical terminology
  • Strong communication skills are critical. Must be able to work within a team, taking direction and exercising attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment
  • Must be self-motivated, a team player and organised
  • Able and willing to follow direction and openly collaborate with others
  • Ability to work well under pressure and open to working flexible hours
  • Adaptable and accepting of creative change throughout a project
  • Must have valid US work authorization.

Desired Skills:
  • A working knowledge of Mantra and VRay a plus.
  • A familiarity with scripting e.g. C++, python, hscript or mel
  • Experience with linux \ unix based operating systems
  • A working knowledge of at least one compositing application (e.g. Nuke) and a solid understanding of the compositing process
  • PfTrack or 3DEqualizer experience a plus

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