Tuesday, January 20, 2009

How much commission should i give to someone that gets me a freelance job

How much commission should i give to someone that gets me a freelance job?
Hi, i make 3d animation and motion graphics for tv ads. A friend recently got a deal with a tv network to make 30 animations, he wants to split the earnings 50-50 buy im doing all the work and all the equipment is mine, so I dont beleive a 50-50 split is fair, what percentage would be fair to give him for getting the job?

Other - Business & Finance - 4 Answers
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30%
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Even if he was a professional agent, he would have no reason to ask for more then 20% for the "finders fee", etc. I worked in the staffing business for 10+ years and the typical markup after fees was around 13%. If he is asking for 50-50, I'd say you may want to change your word to describe him from "friend" to something more fitting. Good luck! Jas
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unfortunately if he got the deal you dont have too much leverage in negotiating...after all, anyone can work but finding the work is usually the hard part...think of it this way if you worked for a company they would pay you a salary and you would get a lot less than 50% you would get more like .01%... i dont believe 50/50 is too bad but that doesnt mean he wouldn't pay you more good luck in negotiating
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10% used to be the rate, but 20% to 25% would be fine! It depends a little on how much you'll make and also on whether or not you are likely to get more work from that job -- you will have to be the judge of that

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Friday, January 16, 2009

What does a cover letter for a freelance design job look like? Different from a regular design job letter

What does a cover letter for a freelance design job look like? Different from a regular design job letter?
I'm a designer but I want to do some freelance work and I don't know if I submit a cover letter as a response to an ad for a freelance designer like I would if I were apply for a firm job or if I submit a proposal or what.
Other - Visual Arts - 2 Answers
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here is a coverletter of a freelance designer
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extreme are never a good choise... try to do somethin usefull and something attractive...simple is always more...see other designs always work really well... www.mottif.com, www.coolhomepages.com. www.linkdup.com... or check it out magazines... NYLON, NG, PICTURE, CMYK mag

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Monday, January 12, 2009

Where can I find a freelance online colorist job

Where can I find a freelance online colorist job?
I tried Craigslist and a few other places - no one seems to want a colorist. Is there some comic book site (or something) that I could go to? Thanks in advance. :) PS: I live in Boulder, Colorado.
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The Internet has opened up many freelance opportunities, expanding markets and helping to build it into one of the largest economic segments for many economies. Development for freelancing has been especially high for software development, website design, information technology, and business documentation. Freelance practice varies greatly. Some require clients to sign written contractsbased on the perceived value of the results to the client. By custom, payment arrangements may be upfront, percentage upfront, or upon completion. For more complex projects, a contract may set a payment schedule based on milestones or outcomes.

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