So I’ve been scouring on-line for sources for a newbie freelancer. The data accessible may be very broad, I’m presently studying learn how to write a contract from AIGA’s 70 web page doc and I really feel like my head goes to blow up. I’m like I would like a lawyer now? The formalities of organizing all the pieces myself is daunting.
I’m pondering one of the best path to go is to look on LinkedIn for freelance alternatives. I’m from NYC.
Are there businesses that can enable me to earn a living from home throughout my very own time (I work a daily 9-5).
I’m pondering getting employed as a freelancer this fashion will maintain the legalities for issues, I wouldn’t must make an advanced contract and fear about getting “shorthanded.” Searching for perception from anybody who has expertise with what I’m seeking to obtain. Mainly, a approach to begin freelancing with out the difficulty of feeling like I’m fully adrift; I’d prefer to work underneath a legit firm that may hand me over tasks when wanted and the onboarding course of would just about be normal as with a daily job.
That would be a contractor position, not freelance. And still, that is usually a defined time period, like a 6-month or 1-year contract, not just working whenever you want.
I don’t fully grasp what you’re looking for here. I’ve been freelancing in NYC for several years now. If I do work with studios/agencies then they give me a contract to sign, never me to them. If I’m taking on my own clients then I make them sign an SOW with payment terms. But these are very simple documents, don’t get into the AIGA old world way of doing things, that stuff is overkill.
Now will agencies let you work on your own time? Eh.. You are working for them mate. You’re going to have to work their hours. You may be able to find some that are more forgiving but chances are that you’ll be paid a day rate, not hourly and that day rate is based on their operational hours.
I’ve spent the last decade freelancing in NYC, usually while working a 9-5, and I’ve honestly never needed a client to sign a contract. Just make sure you agree to terms in advance and keep an eye out for exploiters/know your worth. Sometimes clients give me a contract if it’s something more like a retainer rather then project to project. I’ve been burned only once, and I could have/should have taken him to small claims since email agreements qualify as contracts.
Reality is you’re a mercenary, not a one person business. That’s the reason information is broad: different needs have different solutions and graphic design is not a one size fits all kinda thing. There are many types of needs, jobs, clients and all conform more to the industry they come from than some kind of universal design culture. The vast majority of clients are utterly design ignorant, and many designers work into very different ways. Find the way that works for you. Finding clients is like dating: some you’ll stick with and some you’ll need to run from, but in time you’ll find a groove and gain enough confidence to know what will and won’t work.
In regards to finding clients, all job boards work to some degree but the best will always be recommendations and networking. Example: one of my fav clients is the Banker for one of my other clients that we met working on an investment deck together. We vibed so he has me do all his clients now. With that said I’ve done work for some really infuriating people and at times it’s felt pretty bleak and hopeless. Take solace in its value as a learning experience and that as soon as it’s done you can fire them as clients. Good luck out there