Hourly rate for web designer with Flash knowledge

[Eirik]

Hi,

Our company is currently on the lookout for a web designer to join our web development team. However, as I've come to realize, finding a designer that is good and doesn't cost over $50 is a hard task.

So, my questions are these:

1. How much should I be prepared to pay a web designer with knowledge of Flash per hour?

2. Where is the best place to go looking for either freelancers or part-time workers in the web design area. The person I'm looking for doesn't have to have a graphical education as long as they have a good graphical sense.

Thanks in advance !

[Justin S]

Try looking through sites like http://www.guru.com and http://www.freeagent.com and http://www.elance.com for resumes and profiles of freelance flash designers. I'm sure you'll find one that doesn't charge over $50/hour.

[aspen]

remember - price is directly related to quality, skill, and experience. You get what you pay for.

[Nicky]

Check out SmarterWork too.

You should consider paying per job rathern than an hour and then you can just contract the jobs out as and when you need them done!

[Shawn Ryder]

Hey Eirik,

I would be very interested in talking with you if you are still looking for somebody - and we could discuss the rate . I can provide you with lots of links to work that I have done and writing I have done for the 'Friends of ED' series, along with gif.com. Please feel free to contact me directly through email (sryder@webryder.com) or ICQ (60081110) !

[Nicky]

So what conclusions did you reach?

[Vinay]

yes, i agree with aspen, if you REALLY want good stuff, you have to pay for good stuff

[Andysan]

hi m8e where are you based?

id love to help you out if you think my work is good enough, heres are my last flash jobs.

http://www.e-skylark.com/andysan (still under construction)
http://www.masseynoise.com

[Eirik]

Hi guys,

Nicky: Well, I've done some chatting with Shawn during the last couple of weeks, and he's absolutely interesting. However, he's a little over the price limit, so I haven't made any decisions yet.

Aspen & Vinay: I agree as well. I guess what I'm doing is trying to find out what level of quality I get for what price.

Andysan: By m8e I assume you mean me. If so, I'm based in Norway. Please feel free to contact me at eirik@netmaking.com if you're interested in further information.

Justin S.: Thanks for the suggestion. I might try it out this upcoming week.

Thanks to you all !

[Andysan]

hi m8e is like saying matey, sorry if you did not understand.

your in norway, well am in england si i guess its out of the question, then is it not?

it could be possible to work over the net on freelance jobs but hardley practical. you;ll find someone soon.

oh and i charge £30 an hour for flash.

[Shawn Ryder]

Thank You Eirik for the fine comments!

If you are interested in discussing the rates - please feel free to let me know I certainly think we could be able to work something out

[amirsanjari]

Generally good flash designers start at $50/hr. If there is heavy actionscripting and animation involved then the rate will easily double.
Good flash designers are hard to find because of their high demand. I suggest browsing through some of the flash resource sites, that's where they tend to hang out.
flashkit.com
virtual-fx.net
flashplanet.com

regards,

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