Education
What level of education is required to be a freelance artist?
No education level is required.
What percent of freelance artists are self employed?
All freelance artists are self employed since freelance means they don't work for a company.
Do graphic designers, animators, and freelance artists make above minimum wage?
Yes, they do.
Do both animators and graphic designers primarily work on the computer or a drawing tablet?
Yes they do.
Do experts recommend animators reach out to studios?
Yes, they do.
What level of education is required for both animators and graphic designers?
A bachelor's degree is required.
Are over half of animators self employed as of 2020?
Yes, they are.
Does a graphic designer, animator, or freelance artist have the highest average pay?
Animators have the highest average pay.
Do freelance artists take commissions from people a majority of the time?
Yes, most freelance artists do.
What do experts recommend both graphic designers and animators do to get their work out there and build a portfolio?
They recommend to start with freelancing.
Is coursework in computer programs recommended for both animators and graphic designers?
It is recommended.
Is employment for graphic designers projected to grow faster or slower than other jobs from 2020-2030?
It is projected to grow slower.
What is the median pay per hour as of 2021 for a graphic designer?
The average is $24.38 per hour.
Which of the three, animators, graphic designers, and freelance artists, usually work in teams?
Both animators and graphic designers typically work in teams.
Is a full and impressive portfolio important according to experts?
Yes.
Are animators, graphic designers, and freelance artists all recommended to have some sort of business management classes?
They all recommend some course in business management.
What percentage is animation employment projected to grow from 2020-2030?
It is projected to grow 16%.
What is the median pay per year as of 2021 for a freelance artist?
The average is $49,960 per year.
What job requires artists to spread a message through media people consume?
Graphic designers do.
What do experts recommend graphic designers join a design community for?
They say to help find encouragement and direction for work.
How many years of internship do animators recommend and where?
They recommend one to two years of internship at a studio of some sort.
What is employment for fine artists/freelance artists projected to grow from 2020-2030, and is it faster or slower than other occupations?
It is projected to grow 14% from 2020-2030, faster than average for other occupations.
What is the median pay per year and per hour of an animator?
The average is $78,790 per year and $37.88 per hour.
What job requires an artist to tell a story through media and design characters and environments?
Animators do.
What are some qualities recommended for freelance artists to have? (Two-Three)
Recommended qualities are good business sense, an ability to work with designers and take direction to formulate the best course for final image, perseverance, visual versatility, and a flair for self promotion.