One the most troublesome issues to deal with when working independently relates to how much the freelance designer (artist, programmer, etc.) should be charging a client or customer for contracted work. Irrespective as to whether the request is for a contract position (short or mid term) in-house or just a one-off project found through a 'freelance job' website or generic community forum advert, ruminating over this and getting it right can be the source of a lot of stress and sleepless nights; is the quote too big, too small; was the time-frame over-estimated, ad infinitum until the wee-hours of the morning.
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Bookmarked this piece a while back, so might provide some additional info from which too calculate a reasonable rate.
How much should I charge for freelance 3D modelling or Design?