How Much do Designers Charge?

In this first installment of Freelance Fridays, Matthew Encina walks you through the rates he pays freelancers. Find out how much designers charge. Learn the pros and cons of the different styles of charging: hourly billing, day rates, and fixed project fees.

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Additional Freelance Resources:

AIGA: https://www.aiga.org/pricing-models

The Freelance Manifesto (Motion designers): https://amzn.to/2QAQ53A

Freelancers Bible: https://amzn.to/2NF9lOL

Burn your Portfolio: https://amzn.to/2NgtD1t

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1:16 Matthew's Social
1:24 Caveat
1:46 Background on Matthew
2:53 Matthew's Personal Rates
3:55 Different Forms of Rates
8:54 Rates for Jr, Mid, and Sr.
19:35 Markets & Skills
25:39 Q&A Starts



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