# FREELANCE **URL:** https://community.theschmatte.com/c/freelance/12.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.theschmatte.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.theschmatte.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [New to contract/freelance](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/new-to-contract-freelance/2001)
**Author:** [@dahlia](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/dahlia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/new-to-contract-freelance/2001 "2020-11-07T20:45:18Z")
I’m currently exploring contract/freelance work in merchandising/buying for the first time in my career. What challenges or pitfalls should I be aware of? What is the best way to determine your rate? --- ## [Applying to FT job posts to get freelance work](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/applying-to-ft-job-posts-to-get-freelance-work/2507)
**Author:** [@Fashionist334](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Fashionist334)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/applying-to-ft-job-posts-to-get-freelance-work/2507 "2020-09-28T19:32:49Z")
Has anyone had any luck applying to a job posting that’s for a FT direct hire role and been able to get a freelance contract out of it? --- ## [New Gigs for experienced P](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/new-gigs-for-experienced-p/2447)
**Author:** [@Wrangler](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Wrangler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/new-gigs-for-experienced-p/2447 "2020-09-10T22:00:51Z")
Hi All, Being laid off in an already suffering industry I was just wondering where everyone is finding out about new opportunities (other than Style Careers!!!) any advice would be great… Thanks all --- ## [How to find Consulting gigs/clients](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/how-to-find-consulting-gigs-clients/1391)
**Author:** [@Stillrelevant](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Stillrelevant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/how-to-find-consulting-gigs-clients/1391 "2020-08-18T20:08:38Z")
Does anyone know where to go to look for retail consulting clients in this horrible retail environment? --- ## [How do you freelance?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/how-do-you-freelance/149)
**Author:** [@fabricologist](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/fabricologist)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/how-do-you-freelance/149 "2020-08-14T02:26:32Z")
How do you get started doing freelance work? --- ## [Freelance work during pandemic](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/freelance-work-during-pandemic/1949)
**Author:** [@LilyAgnes](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/LilyAgnes)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/freelance-work-during-pandemic/1949 "2020-08-11T03:11:34Z")
Hello Wonderful Creators! My question is this: As we ALL KNOW there has been a pandemic and many jobs have been removed in apparel, will there ever be a “right” time to ask for freelance work during this crisis? My tho… --- ## [Agencies or Solo?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/agencies-or-solo/969)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 2:16am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/agencies-or-solo/969 "2020-08-07T02:16:35Z")
Is it better to freelance with an agency like Solomon Page or 24Seven OR to freelance on your own? --- ## [Collecting on past due invoices](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/collecting-on-past-due-invoices/404)
**Author:** [@luci](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/luci)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/collecting-on-past-due-invoices/404 "2020-07-31T17:08:32Z")
I’ve been working for a company on a freelance basis for over a year until the recent retail shut down. I invoice them monthly & although they have always been slow to pay they do eventually pay, usually on 90 days & wit… --- ## ["Full Time Freelance" Can Now Receive Unemployment Benefits](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/full-time-freelance-can-now-receive-unemployment-benefits/524)
**Author:** [@badkitty](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/badkitty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 4:29am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/full-time-freelance-can-now-receive-unemployment-benefits/524 "2020-07-26T04:29:38Z")
Normally, as freelance, you would not qualify for unemployment. I was working 60+ hour weeks at the office, no benefits, no sick time, etc… and expected to do more hours. After exactly 1 year, I was dismissed because the… --- ## [Hourly Rate Reduction Due to Covid-19](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/hourly-rate-reduction-due-to-covid-19/1269)
**Author:** [@chudoc](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/chudoc)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/hourly-rate-reduction-due-to-covid-19/1269 "2020-07-25T12:56:39Z")
I freelance as an accessory designer where I normally give my rate and the company accepts these terms. Sometimes there are companies that have a fixed price and I can either take it (if it’s not a huge hit and it’s reas… --- ## [What to Charge for Designs/Sketches](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/what-to-charge-for-designs-sketches/1471)
**Author:** [@LAdesigner](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/LAdesigner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 1:07am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/what-to-charge-for-designs-sketches/1471 "2020-07-22T01:07:44Z")
Hi all! I am considering taking on a project for someone who wants a bag designed with a lot of functions/features (technically an invention). We have already had multiple phone calls and video chats, and I’ve already s… --- ## [How to get an agent/ artist representation from a talent agency? (Hair, MU, Wardrobe Stylist, Prop Stylist etc)](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/how-to-get-an-agent-artist-representation-from-a-talent-agency-hair-mu-wardrobe-stylist-prop-stylist-etc/1290)
**Author:** [@coolgurl](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/coolgurl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2020, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/how-to-get-an-agent-artist-representation-from-a-talent-agency-hair-mu-wardrobe-stylist-prop-stylist-etc/1290 "2020-07-11T23:59:26Z")
I have been struggling to get representation (as a wardrobe stylist) for a while now, not to mention the pandemic made the whole matter worst. Before anyone bashes me, I DO HAVE STYLING experience. I have assisted on pr… --- ## [Consultant Contract](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/consultant-contract/875)
**Author:** [@sourcingguru](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/sourcingguru)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/consultant-contract/875 "2020-07-10T16:32:12Z")
I am speaking to a company about a consultant Gig as a Global Sourcing Consultant. does anyone have a Consultant contract they can share with me? Any advise is appreciated --- ## [L'Officiel Dont Pay](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/lofficiel-dont-pay/1019)
**Author:** [@Petr](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Petr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/lofficiel-dont-pay/1019 "2020-07-10T15:28:53Z")
Editions Jalou. (L’Officiel worldwide) and the Eymere family. They owe myself and at least 30 others I know for jobs going back years. Has anyone else experienced the same issues with them? Someone has even started a … [Previous page](https://community.theschmatte.com/c/freelance/12.md)