8 Great Freelance Career Options to Consider

When looking for a new job, you typically look for a full-time position — after all, being full-time does provide a certain degree of security and stability. But for those who have an entrepreneurial mindset, working freelance can be a great option. Being a freelancer means that you get to be your own boss, set your own schedule and, often, work from the comfort of your own home (or wherever else you choose!).

And freelancing isn’t just limited to people with one type of skill set — whether you’re a creative, a techie or somewhere in between, you’re bound to find freelancer options out there for you. Below, we’ve rounded up eight of the most common freelance titles. Take a look to see if any of them are right for you!

Freelance Writer

Companies Hiring: Farfetch, The Motley Fool, Skillbox, All Answers Ltd., Brainjolt & more

What They Do: Freelance writers create a wide variety of written content, from advertising copy to blog posts, news articles, social media messages and more.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Companies Hiring: SPOKE, Profiles Creative, Catwalk Yourself, Source, Vintro Merchandising & more

What They Do: Freelance graphic designers design and touch up visual assets like logos, illustrations, photos, adverts, brochures, etc. They typically have a strong command of visual editing software, like the Adobe Creative Suite.     

Freelance Developer

Companies Hiring: Longworth Marketing, CPS Group, Pitch Consultants Ltd., Shortlister, Screenmedia & more

What They Do: Freelance Developers draw upon their technical skills to make websites, software programs, apps, games and other projects.

Freelance Photographer

Companies Hiring: Spotahome, CP Creative, CGD London, Focal Agent, Bizdaq & more

What They Do: Freelance Photographers take pictures of things like clothing, food, events and real estate.

Freelance Makeup Artist

Companies Hiring: ASOS, 24 Seven, Vanity Van, Artisan People, Cyan BeautyStudios & more

What They Do: Freelance makeup artists use their skills to apply makeup on clients. Employers might include bridal companies, fashion magazines, department stores or hair salons.

Freelance Recruiter

Companies Hiring: Code and Theory, Breezy HR, Major Players, Permanent People Rec2Rec, Profiles Creative & more

What They Do: Freelance Recruiters work with clients to source and hire job candidates that match the qualifications of open positions.

Freelance Editor

Companies Hiring: Further, NewsCred Freelance, Global Lingo, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP, Shutterstock & more

What They Do: There are several different types of editors — copy editors, photo editors and video editors, for starters. In any case, they are responsible for sprucing up and putting the finishing touches on a given piece of content, whether it’s a news article, photo or video.

Freelance Translator

Companies Hiring: Net World Sports, Farfetch, RWS, Translations Express, UKEC & more

What They Do: Freelance translators use their expert-level knowledge of two or more languages to translate written communication into another language.