Careers you can do as a freelancer
Nine hundred and fifty-four 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 19 of 20 for freelance-friendly careers.
954 careers in Careers you can do as a freelancer, page 19 of 20
UX Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Researches user needs, designs information architectures, and creates wireframes and prototypes to deliver intuitive…
UX Designer (Senior)
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Plans and designs user experiences for digital products by conducting user research, creating wireframes, prototypes,…
UX Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Aligns business goals with user needs by conducting research, analysis, and strategic planning to define the…
UX Writer / Content Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,390
Crafts the words and microcopy within digital products including buttons, error messages, onboarding flows, and in-app…
UX/UI Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Designs user interfaces and experiences for digital products, conducting user research and usability testing. Creates…
Value Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Applies value engineering methodology to analyze product functions and costs, identifying opportunities to reduce cost…
Van Driver (Courier and Delivery)
High School Diploma · $44,860
Deliver parcels, packages, and goods to residential and commercial addresses using a delivery van, providing a…
Vehicle Detailer
High School Diploma · $35,830
Restore and protect vehicle paintwork, interiors, and glass to concours or showroom standard using machine polishing,…
Vending Machine Operator
No Formal Education Needed · $47,450
Own and operate a vending machine business, managing a portfolio of machines in offices, schools, hospitals, and public…
Venture Capital Associate / Tech Investor
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Evaluates technology startup investments, conducting due diligence, market analysis, and financial modeling to identify…
Venture Partner
Master's Degree · $102,740
Leverage industry expertise, network, and operational experience to identify investment opportunities, conduct due…
Venture Studio / Startup Studio CEO
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a venture studio or startup studio, co-founding and building multiple startups simultaneously, providing shared…
Veterinary practice owner
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $202,500 - $247,500 owner take-home/SDE
Veterinary practice owner owns a veterinary clinic or hospital, providing or supervising animal care while managing…
VFX Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
A VFX artist creates digital simulations and procedural workflows based on real-world elements or supernatural concepts…
Video Game Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Video game designers write the rules, systems, and story structures that make a game function, then document them in…
Videographer
Associate's Degree · $74,990
Plans, shoots, and edits video content for corporate, commercial, documentary, or social media purposes, managing…
Virtual Production Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Oversee the integration of virtual production technologies and workflows into film, television, and media projects by…
Virtual Staging Specialist / 3D Tour Creator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $102,030
Creates virtual staging, 3D property tours, and digital renderings for real estate listings, using software to furnish…
Visual Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Creates visual identity and branding for digital products. Designs graphics, illustrations, typography, and color…
Visual Development Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Visual Development Artists create the visual style and aesthetic for animated films, video games, and other media. They…
Visual Merchandiser
Certificate or Vocational Training · $39,390
Design and implement in-store and window display schemes that drive sales and communicate brand identity for fashion,…
Voice Actor / Voice-Over Artist
No Formal Education Needed · $60,420
Provides vocal performances for animation, video games, commercials, audiobooks, e-learning, documentaries, and other…
VP of Partnerships / Head of Alliances
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
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 · $125,470
Leads fundraising, alumni relations, and development operations for a university, managing capital campaigns, major…
Vue.js Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develops web applications using Vue.js framework; builds reactive UIs and manages component architecture.
Vulnerability Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Discover, analyse, and document security vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and network systems through reverse…
Wastewater Operator
High School Diploma · $60,020
Manage and operate treatment facilities to remove pollutants from wastewater before discharge.
Watchmaker (Independent)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $52,540
Design, assemble, and service mechanical watch movements from scratch or from components, producing independent watch…
Watchmaker and Watch Repair Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $67,230
Service, repair, and restore mechanical and quartz watches in a specialist watch repair workshop or luxury watch…
Water Borehole Driller and Hydrogeologist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,190
Drill water boreholes for private water supplies, groundwater monitoring, and geothermal energy systems, combining…
Water Treatment Operator
High School Diploma · $60,020
Operate and maintain equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and industrial use.
Wealth Management / Family Office CEO
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a wealth management firm or family office, overseeing investment management, estate planning, tax strategy, and…
Weaver and Hand-loom Textile Artist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Create handwoven textiles on traditional and contemporary looms for fashion, interior design, and fine art…
Web Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Web administrators monitor server performance, apply security patches, and deploy updates on behalf of developers,…
Web and Digital Interface Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Web and digital interface designers build the screens and menus people interact with on websites and apps, working from…
Web design and development agency owner
No Formal Education Needed · $220,600 - $269,600 owner take-home/SDE
Web design and development agency owner owns a client-services firm that designs and builds websites and digital…
Web Designer
Associate's Degree · $104,000
Creates visually appealing and user-friendly website layouts, combining graphic design skills with knowledge of HTML,…
Web Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Web developers write and test code that turns designs into working websites and applications. They split their time…
Web3 Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops decentralized web applications; builds on blockchain platforms and protocols.
Wedding and Occasion Dress Retailer
High School Diploma · $48,520
Own and operate an independent bridal boutique or occasion dress shop, providing expert styling advice, dress fittings,…
Wedding Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $61,160
Design and coordinate all aspects of wedding events, from venue selection and vendor management to day-of logistics,…
Welding Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Develops and qualifies welding procedures, selects welding processes and materials, designs weld joints, and ensures…
Wellness Coach
Bachelor's Degree · $69,770
Guides individuals in developing and implementing personalized plans to improve their overall health and well-being,…
Whitesmith and Tinsmith
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,800
Fabricate and repair objects in tin, zinc, and light metals using traditional whitesmithing and tinsmithing techniques…
Wholesale Distributor
High School Diploma · $105,770
Operate a wholesale distribution business, buying goods in bulk from manufacturers or importers and selling them to…
Wine Merchant and Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,410
Source, sell, and advise on wines for private clients, restaurants, and corporate buyers through an independent wine…
Wireless Network Engineer (Wi-Fi / RF)
Bachelor's Degree · $134,050
Designs and manages enterprise wireless networks, conducting RF site surveys, deploying access points, optimizing…
Woodcarver
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,490
Design and carve decorative and figurative works in wood for architectural applications, furniture, religious objects,…
Woodturner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $43,380
Shape wood on a lathe to produce bowls, vessels, spindles, furniture components, and sculptural pieces using spindle…
WordPress Developer / WP Engineer
No Formal Education Needed · $92,650
Develops custom WordPress themes, plugins, and enterprise WordPress solutions, handling PHP development, Gutenberg…
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