Hey everyone,

just a quick question to all freelance gds.

How much do you guys usually charge for doing some remote game design work ?

Thanks a bunch!

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This probably belongs in the business section. As for costs, it can vary depending on the project and the duration of the contract. I've personally charged anything up to £300 GBP per day, plus accommodation, but that's by far the higher end of the scale.

Depends on the scope of work, level of responsibility and level of involvement.

I negotiate every contract separately.

Also, given that I have a day job simultaneously, I tend to go at a discounted rate. This allows me more control on the "extra work" I take, all the while remaining competitive on the market.

I've gone up to 50$ (UDB) per hour and down to 50$ per week of counseling (on average, I was spending 8 hours per week to followup for this contract, which amounts to 6,25 per hour)

As a general rule of thumb:

- Check the project

- Inquire about the budget

- Figure out whether there's an acceptable middle ground that you're willing to work for and he's willing to pay

OR

- Determine what you bring to the project (quality of your work, your seniority/foresight, velocity, etc.)

- Establish a flat rate by which you're willing to go

- Try not to compromise, especially during first/second contact

There are a number of reasons to go with the second approach. However, if you go that way, keep track of your rate. Try not to change it either.

If you deflate your rate and an existing client figures it out, they'll feel like they've paid too much and that you've re-evaluated your overall value. If you increase your rate, former customer may feel like they should be looking for someone cheaper (and might fail miserably to find the same level of quality). While you might think this is not your concern, its actually your fault, for not setting the right pricetag upfront.

This applies only if you do this fulltime though.