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The Unavailable Freelancer

Real talk on motion design and the systems that keep breaking our industry, from the perspective of a forever freelancer

Why Motion Design Freelancers Are Always Unavailable

A senior motion designer explains why freelancers always seem unavailable, how booking systems and pricing models create friction, and what clients are actually competing against when they try to hire motion talent.

When a Motion Design Subscription Doesn’t Make Sense

Subscriptions aren’t a one size fits all solution for motion design. A senior motion designer explains the limits and tradeoffs of subscription models, and when traditional motion design pricing is a better fit.

The Problem With Day Rates for Motion Design

Why day rates don’t work for motion design today. Learn how traditional pricing creates friction for content teams and freelancers alike.

Why Hiring Motion Designers Is Way Harder Than It Needs to Be

Hiring motion designers for content teams feels harder than it should be. Here’s why the traditional model breaks down and what actually works better.