Careers you can do as a freelancer
Seven hundred and fifty-seven careers with strong freelance and independent-work potential, careers with strong potential for freelance, contract and independent work, where the skill set transfers cleanly from a salaried context to one you run yourself. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 15 of 16 for freelance-friendly careers.
757 careers in Careers you can do as a freelancer, page 15 of 16
Theatre Director
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Interpret and stage theatrical productions by guiding actors, designers, and production teams to realise a unified…
Theatre Production Manager
Associate's Degree · $83,153
Oversees the logistical and technical aspects of theatrical productions, ensuring smooth execution.
Theatrical Costume Designer
Bachelor's degree (Costume Design/Fashion; MFA strongly valued) · $55,000
Designs costumes for theater, opera, dance, and film productions, researching period styles, creating sketches and…
Theatrical Lighting Designer
Bachelor's degree (Theater Design/Lighting; MFA strongly valued) · $58,000
Designs lighting for theatrical productions, dance, opera, and live events, creating visual atmospheres that support…
Theatrical Makeup Artist / SFX Makeup
Certificate or Associate's degree (Makeup Artistry/Cosmetology) · $48,000
Designs and applies makeup for theatrical, film, and television productions, ranging from beauty and period looks to…
Theatrical Sound Designer
Bachelor's degree (Theater/Sound Design; MFA valued) · $55,000
Designs the sonic environment for theatrical productions including sound effects, ambient soundscapes, music playback,…
Think Tank Director / President
PhD or Master's degree (policy/economics/law) · $220,000
Leads a policy research institute or think tank, directing research agendas, publishing policy papers, engaging with…
Thought Leadership Strategist / Executive Ghostwriter
Bachelor's in Journalism, Communications, English, or PR; strong writing portfolio essential · $95,000
Develops and executes thought leadership programs for executives and brands, ghostwriting articles, LinkedIn posts,…
Tile Setter
High School Diploma · $58,000
Install ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass tile on floors, walls, and countertops in residential and commercial…
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
High School Diploma · $54,980
Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a…
Tour Manager (Music / Performing Arts)
No formal degree required (industry experience essential) · $55,000
Manages all logistics of touring productions and music tours, coordinating travel, accommodations, venues, budgets,…
Tour Operator
High School Diploma · $47,000
Tour operators organize and prepare holiday tours, managing logistics and ensuring a seamless travel experience for…
Travel Advisor (Luxury)
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Design and book bespoke luxury travel experiences for high-net-worth clients, leveraging deep destination knowledge,…
Trend Forecaster / Futurist
Master's in Futures Studies, Design, Sociology, or Strategic Foresight · $92,000
Identifies and analyzes emerging cultural, technological, and consumer trends to forecast future market shifts,…
Type Designer / Typographer
Bachelor's degree (Type Design/Graphic Design; MFA valued) · $85,000
Designs typefaces, custom fonts, and typographic systems, combining calligraphy, letterform design, and font…
TypeScript / Node.js Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree · $130,000
Develops server-side applications and APIs using TypeScript and Node.js, building scalable backend services, real-time…
UGC Creator / User-Generated Content Strategist
No formal requirement (portfolio-based) · $55,000
Creates authentic, user-style content (short-form video, photos, testimonials) for brands to use in organic and paid…
UI Designer
Bachelor's in Graphic Design, Visual Design, or HCI · $92,000
Designs the visual elements and interactive components of digital products, creating polished interfaces with…
UI Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (Graphic Design/Visual Communication) · $105,000
Creates the visual layer of digital interfaces including layouts, color systems, typography, iconography, and component…
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
High School Diploma · $38,820
Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to…
Unified Communications Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Designs, implements, and manages unified communications systems, integrating voice, video, messaging, and collaboration…
Utility Lineworker
High School Diploma · $70,000
Install, repair, and maintain electrical power systems and telecommunications cables.
UX Designer
Bachelor's in HCI, Design, Psychology, or related field · $98,000
Researches user needs, designs information architectures, and creates wireframes and prototypes to deliver intuitive…
UX Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (HCI/Design/Psychology) · $118,000
Plans and designs user experiences for digital products by conducting user research, creating wireframes, prototypes,…
UX Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Aligns business goals with user needs by conducting research, analysis, and strategic planning to define the…
UX Writer / Content Designer
Bachelor's degree (English/Communications/Design) · $105,000
Crafts the words and microcopy within digital products including buttons, error messages, onboarding flows, and in-app…
UX/UI Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $105,000
Designs user interfaces and experiences for digital products, conducting user research and usability testing. Creates…
Venture Capital Associate / Tech Investor
Bachelor's degree (MBA from top school common) · $175,000
Evaluates technology startup investments, conducting due diligence, market analysis, and financial modeling to identify…
Venture Partner
Master's degree or higher, often MBA or PhD, combined with extensive relevant experience. · $250,000
Leverage industry expertise, network, and operational experience to identify investment opportunities, conduct due…
Venture Studio / Startup Studio CEO
Bachelor's degree (MBA/serial entrepreneurship experience) · $250,000
Leads a venture studio or startup studio, co-founding and building multiple startups simultaneously, providing shared…
VFX Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $77,000
A VFX artist creates digital simulations and procedural workflows based on real-world elements or supernatural concepts…
Video Game Designers
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character…
Videographer
Associate's or Bachelor's in Film, Media Production, or related field · $55,000
Plans, shoots, and edits video content for corporate, commercial, documentary, or social media purposes, managing…
Virtual Production Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Oversee the integration of virtual production technologies and workflows into film, television, and media projects by…
Virtual Staging Specialist / 3D Tour Creator
Certificate or Associate's in 3D Design, Interior Design, or Digital Media · $55,000
Creates virtual staging, 3D property tours, and digital renderings for real estate listings, using software to furnish…
Visual Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $100,000
Creates visual identity and branding for digital products. Designs graphics, illustrations, typography, and color…
Visual Development Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Visual Development Artists create the visual style and aesthetic for animated films, video games, and other media. They…
Voice Actor / Voice-Over Artist
No formal degree required (acting/VO training essential) · $48,000
Provides vocal performances for animation, video games, commercials, audiobooks, e-learning, documentaries, and other…
VP of Partnerships / Head of Alliances
Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) · $260,000
Leads the company's partnership and alliance strategy, managing relationships with strategic technology partners, ISVs,…
VP of University Advancement / Chief Development Officer (Higher Ed)
Bachelor's degree (MBA/MPA common) · $220,000
Leads fundraising, alumni relations, and development operations for a university, managing capital campaigns, major…
Vue.js Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $118,000
Develops web applications using Vue.js framework; builds reactive UIs and manages component architecture.
Vulnerability Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Discover, analyse, and document security vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and network systems through reverse…
Wastewater Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $70,000
Manage and operate treatment facilities to remove pollutants from wastewater before discharge.
Water Treatment Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $70,000
Operate and maintain equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and industrial use.
Wealth Management / Family Office CEO
Bachelor's degree (MBA/CFA/CFP common) · $300,000
Leads a wealth management firm or family office, overseeing investment management, estate planning, tax strategy, and…
Web Administrators
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality…
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Bachelor's Degree · $98,090
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus…
Web Designer
Associate's or Bachelor's in Graphic Design, Web Design, or related field · $68,000
Creates visually appealing and user-friendly website layouts, combining graphic design skills with knowledge of HTML,…
Web Developers
Bachelor's Degree · $90,930
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code…
Web3 Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $165,000
Develops decentralized web applications; builds on blockchain platforms and protocols.