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 Resolution Art: Rates Database
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TimestampYearJob TitleJob TypeExperience/Skill LevelIndustryCountryRemoteClient TypeUnionRatesRates UnitAmount/Additional Payments/Revisions/Royalties/BenefitsCommentsPer HourPer DayPer Week
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8/22/2021 1:27:022012Children's Book IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelChildren's BookUnited States of AmericaRemotePrivate ClientNo$500Flat Rate (Total for Multiple Pieces: Per Project/Per Book) Please specify amount in next section28 pages,28 pages, layout, text, cover, etc. proceeds to charity000
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8/23/2021 1:27:022014Children's Book IllustratorFreelanceAmateur/StudentChildren's BookUnited States of AmericaRemotePrivate ClientNo$1,000Flat Rate (Total for Multiple Pieces: Per Project/Per Book) Please specify amount in next section32 pages, advance +10% RoyaltiesLow advance, high royalties. I heard starting is usually 8-20k +5-7%000
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8/24/2021 1:27:022016Character Design TestFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelComic/Graphic NovelUnited States of AmericaRemotePrivate ClientNo$200Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)paid test000
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8/25/2021 1:27:022016Storyboard Clean upFreelanceAmateur/StudentAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaRemotePrivate ClientNo$200Per Dayjust clean up252001000
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8/26/2021 1:27:022016Sketch Artist/IllustratorFull-Time/PermanentAmateur/StudentAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonBig CompanyNo$50,000Per Year/Salaryplus benefitsOffer. Really low for advertising252001000
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8/27/2021 1:27:022016IllustratorFull-Time/PermanentJunior/Entry-LevelMotion GraphicsUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonSmall CompanyNo$62,000Per Year/Salaryplus benefits312481240
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8/28/2021 1:27:022016Sketch Artist/IllustratorFull-Time/PermanentJunior/Entry-LevelAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonBig CompanyNo$75,000Per Year/Salaryplus benefitsOffer37.53001500
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8/29/2021 1:27:022016Sketch Artist/IllustratorFull-Time/PermanentMid-LevelAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonBig CompanyNo$85,000Per Year/Salaryplus benefitsOffer42.53401700
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8/30/2021 1:27:022017IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelEditorial/PrintUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$200Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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8/31/2021 1:27:022017Prop/EFX DesignerFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaIn-PersonSmall CompanyYes$320Per Day403201600
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9/1/2021 1:27:022017Sketch Artist/IllustratorPermalanceMid-LevelAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonBig CompanyNo$650Per Day81.256503250
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9/2/2021 1:27:022017SignageContractJunior/Entry-LevelGraphic DesignUnited States of AmericaRemotePrivate ClientNo$1,500Flat Rate (Total for Multiple Pieces: Per Project/Per Book) Please specify amount in next sectionwhole project000
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9/3/2021 1:27:022017Character DesignerFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelBoard Games/Tabletop GamesUnited States of AmericaRemotePrivate ClientNo$2,000Flat Rate (Total for Multiple Pieces: Per Project/Per Book) Please specify amount in next section10 characters000
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9/4/2021 1:27:022017Book Cover IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelEditorial/PrintUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$2,500Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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9/5/2021 1:27:022017Event BrandingFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelGraphic DesignUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$3,000Flat Rate (Total for Multiple Pieces: Per Project/Per Book) Please specify amount in next section50% up front000
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9/6/2021 1:27:022017IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelTravelUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$4,970Flat Rate (Total for Multiple Pieces: Per Project/Per Book) Please specify amount in next section14 illustrations000
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9/7/2021 1:27:022017IllustratorFreelanceMid-LevelEditorial/PrintUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$16,000Flat Rate (Total for Multiple Pieces: Per Project/Per Book) Please specify amount in next section8 illustrations000
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9/8/2021 1:27:022017Exhibition Graphic DesignerFull-Time/PermanentJunior/Entry-LevelGraphic DesignUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonPrivate ClientNo$53,000Per Year/Salaryplus benefitsOffer.26.52121060
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9/9/2021 1:27:022017Environment Concept ArtistFull-Time/PermanentJunior/Entry-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonSmall CompanyNo$70,000Per Year/Salaryplus benefits352801400
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9/10/2021 1:27:022018DesignerFull-Time/PermanentAmateur/StudentProduct/Toy/Consumer GoodsUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonSmall CompanyNo$16Per HourWas given in-depth training, no experience.16128640
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9/11/2021 1:27:022018IllustratorFreelanceAmateur/StudentPrivate CommissionUnited States of AmericaRemotePrivate ClientNo$200Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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9/12/2021 1:27:022018Toy Design ConceptsFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelProduct/Toy/Consumer GoodsUnited States of AmericaRemotePrivate ClientNo$700Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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9/13/2021 1:27:022018Cover IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelBoard Games/Tabletop GamesUnited States of AmericaRemotePrivate ClientNo$800Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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9/14/2021 1:27:022018Book IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelEditorial/PrintUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$800Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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9/15/2021 1:27:022018Sketch Artist/IllustratorFreelanceSeniorAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonBig CompanyNo$800Per Day1008004000
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9/16/2021 1:27:022018Visual DevelopmentFreelanceMid-LevelAnimation(Feature)United States of AmericaIn-PersonBig CompanyNo$800Per Day1008004000
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9/17/2021 1:27:022018IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelTech/Software/WebUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$1,000Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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9/18/2021 1:27:022018IllustratorFreelanceMid-LevelAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$5,000Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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9/19/2021 1:27:022018Sketch Artist/IllustratorFull-Time/PermanentMid-LevelAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonBig CompanyNo$110,000Per Year/Salaryplus benefitsOffer554402200
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9/20/2021 1:27:022019Concept ArtistFreelanceMid-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonBig CompanyNo$50Per Hour2 rounds of revisionsDesigned a map concept with 2 rounds of revisions504002000
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9/21/2021 1:27:022019Vis Dev Artist - Color Keys/BGContractJunior/Entry-LevelAnimation(Feature)United States of AmericaIn-PersonSmall CompanyNo$400Per Day504002000
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9/22/2021 1:27:022019Illustrator FreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonSmall CompanyNo$400Per Day504002000
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9/23/2021 1:27:022019Concept Artist/Prop DesignerFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonSmall CompanyNo$400Per Day504002000
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9/24/2021 1:27:022019Spot IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelEditorial/PrintUnited States of AmericaRemoteMedium CompanyNo$800Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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9/25/2021 1:27:022019IllustratorFreelanceMid-LevelEditorial/PrintUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$800Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)I fought for $1000 and got turned down000
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9/26/2021 1:27:022019IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelEditorial/PrintUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$900Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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9/27/2021 1:27:022019IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelEditorial/PrintUnited States of AmericaRemoteMedium CompanyNo$900Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)$225 for revision fee000
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9/28/2021 1:27:022019Cover IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelBook PublishingUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$1,000Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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9/29/2021 1:27:022019Designer/AnimatorContractJunior/Entry-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaIn-PersonSmall CompanyYes$1,750Per Week43.753501750
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9/30/2021 1:27:022019Concept Artist/Art DirectorContractMid-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonSmall CompanyNo$1,750Per Weekplus 12.5% revenue shareThis is incredibly cheap for art direction, but also what everyone makes on my team and very good for indie games lmao43.753501750
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10/1/2021 1:27:022019Background DesignerContractJunior/Entry-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaIn-PersonBig CompanyYes$1,834Per WeekUnion Rate - Animation Guild45.85366.81834
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10/3/2021 1:27:022019Book Cover IllustratorFreelanceMid-LevelEditorial/PrintUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$2,800Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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10/4/2021 1:27:022019Illustrator Full-Time/PermanentJunior/Entry-LevelProduct/Toy/Consumer GoodsUnited States of AmericaIn-PersonBig CompanyNo$54,000Per Year/SalaryNo training provided, health/401k/free coffee.272161080
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10/5/2021 1:27:022019Designer/AnimatorFull-Time/PermanentMid-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaIn-PersonSmall Company$80,000Per Year/Salaryplus benefits403201600
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10/6/2021 1:27:022020Background PainterFreelanceMid-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$43Per Hour433441720
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10/7/2021 1:27:022020StoryboardFull-Time/PermanentMid-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyYes$59Per HourUnion work on TV show for streaming594722360
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10/8/2021 1:27:022020Visual Development/Concept ArtistFreelanceMid-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyYes$65Per HourUnion - Animation Guild655202600
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10/9/2021 1:27:022020Illustrator FreelanceMid-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteMedium CompanyNo$65Per Hour655202600
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10/10/2021 1:27:022020IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelBook PublishingUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$250Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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10/11/2021 1:27:022020Character DesignerFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteMedium CompanyNo$300Per DayConcepts for character37.53001500
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10/12/2021 1:27:022020StoryboardFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaRemoteMedium CompanyNo$400Per Day504002000
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10/13/2021 1:27:022020Matte PainterFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelTheme ParkUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$400Per DayMatte paintings based on given concepts. Some minor design work was involved504002000
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10/14/2021 1:27:022020StoryboardFreelanceMid-LevelAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaRemotePrivate ClientNo$500Per Day62.55002500
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10/15/2021 1:27:022020StoryboardFreelanceMid-LevelAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$640Per Day$800/day but agent takes 20%806403200
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10/16/2021 1:27:022020Visual Development ArtistContractJunior/Entry-LevelAnimation(Feature)United States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyYes$2,000Per Weekplus benefits45 hour week, Union - Animation Guild504002000
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10/17/2021 1:27:022020Concept ArtistFull-Time/PermanentJunior/Entry-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$65,000Per Year/Salaryavg. 28-ish employees, worked multiple disciplines though was primarily a concept artist32.52601300
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10/18/2021 1:27:022020Part Time Art DirectorFull-Time/PermanentMid-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$80,000Per Year/Salarypromoted from concept art position 28-ish employees, worked multiple disciplines though was primarily a concept artist403201600
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10/19/2021 1:27:022020Designer/Animator/Art DirectorFull-Time/PermanentMid-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyYes$94,000Per Year/Salaryplus benefits15% raise from previous year473761880
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10/20/2021 1:27:0220212D ArtistFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$25Per Hourmaking level art assets and some concepting (long term contract 6+ months)252001000
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10/21/2021 1:27:022021Character DesignerFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$40Per Hour403201600
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10/22/2021 1:27:022021IllustratorInternshipJunior/Entry-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$40Per Hour403201600
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10/23/2021 1:27:022021Concept ArtistFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelAnimation(Feature)United States of AmericaRemoteMedium CompanyNo$50Per HourBackground concept designs 504002000
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10/24/2021 1:27:022021Character DesignerFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$50Per Hour504002000
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10/25/2021 1:27:022021Background DesignerFull-Time/PermanentJunior/Entry-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyYes$52Per Hourbackground layout, paint, and visdev 51.6412.82064
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10/26/2021 1:27:022021Background DesignerFull-Time/PermanentJunior/Entry-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyYes$54Per Hourincludes work from home stipend monthly / union journey rate / only bg keys + layout (no paint). 544322160
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10/27/2021 1:27:022021Background DesignerFreelanceMid-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyYes$55Per Hour554402200
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10/29/2021 1:27:022021Visual Development/BG PaintFreelanceMid-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyYes$57Per Hour57.27458.162290.8
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10/30/2021 1:27:022021Background PainterFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyYes$59Per HourUnion work 594722360
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10/31/2021 1:27:022021Comics ColoristFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelComic/Graphic NovelUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$125Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)per page000
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11/1/2021 1:27:022021IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$240Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)Mobile game app store icon000
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11/2/2021 1:27:022021Illustration Colorist FreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelBook PublishingUnited States of AmericaRemoteMedium CompanyNo$280Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)taking pencil illustrations to final paint 000
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11/3/2021 1:27:022021Character DesignerFreelanceMid-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteMedium CompanyYes$330Per DayHired to do main character concepts41.253301650
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11/4/2021 1:27:022021Concept ArtistFreelanceMid-LevelAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$500Per DayProbs could have asked for more.Jumped into several different projects with different needs ranging from set design to illustrations to VR/AR elements. Day to day mostly consists of quick concept sketches with very little opportunity to finalize anything beyond that.62.55002500
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11/5/2021 1:27:022021Cover IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelBook PublishingUnited States of AmericaRemotePrivate ClientNo$600Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)book cover + design000
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11/6/2021 1:27:022021Character DesignerFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteStart-UpNo$800Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)hired to do concept work, and ended up focusing on character design000
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11/7/2021 1:27:022021DesignerFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelProduct/Toy/Consumer GoodsUnited States of AmericaRemotePrivate ClientNo$800Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)Illustrative design work for guild/clan merchandise. Rate is per finished design.000
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11/8/2021 1:27:022021IllustratorFreelanceMid-LevelBook PublishingUnited States of AmericaRemoteMedium CompanyNo$1,000Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)royalties + royalties, 1-2 characters 000
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11/9/2021 1:27:022021IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelBook PublishingUnited States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyNo$1,000Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)5 characters in the illustration small print product000
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11/10/2021 1:27:022021IllustratorFreelanceMid-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteStart-UpNo$1,000Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000
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11/12/2021 1:27:022021Cover IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelBook PublishingUnited States of AmericaRemotePrivate ClientNo$1,800Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)Wrap around book cover with full copyright transfer000
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11/13/2021 1:27:022021IllustratorFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$2,000Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)$400 for each revisionCharacter Splash Art Square Format000
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11/14/2021 1:27:022021Visual Development ArtistContractMid-LevelAnimation(Feature)United States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyYes$2,000Per Week504002000
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11/15/2021 1:27:022021IllustratorFreelanceMid-LevelGamesUnited States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyNo$3,000Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)Character Splash Art000
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11/16/2021 1:27:022021Animator/Art DirectorFull-Time/PermanentMid-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyYes$105,000Per Year/Salaryplus benefits52.54202100
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11/17/2021 1:27:022022Visual DevelopmentFreelanceMid-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyYes$50Per Hour504002000
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11/18/2021 1:27:022022Background PainterFull-Time/PermanentMid-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteMedium CompanyYes$50Per Hour504002000
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11/19/2021 1:27:022022Background DesignerFreelanceJunior/Entry-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteBig CompanyYes$61Per Hour60.74485.922429.6
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11/20/2021 1:27:022022Background Designer and PainterFreelanceMid-LevelAnimation(TV/Streaming)United States of AmericaRemoteSmall CompanyYes$500Flat Rate (Single: Per Page/Per Illustration/Per Design/Per Piece)000