Freelancer The three base game freelancer options.
The freelancer career was added to The Sims 4 via patch 79. Sims don't progress through career levels but instead select an agency that helps connect them to individual gigs.
The freelancer career functions similarly to skill careers in The Sims 3 in that there is no workplace. Sims work on their own time from home, and level up after doing a certain number of gigs.
Good-natured gigs (such as creating art for a charity) will raise a Sim's reputation[GF], whereas bad-natured gigs (such as forging art for a suspicious client) will lower their reputation.
Want in on a little secret? You don't have to be an expert about computers to be a great freelancer! All you need is a PC, a search engine, and the iron will to deal with "ideas people". Still, it helps to be an expert.
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Electrified Artists
Freelance Artist
Can a digital painting make you cry? Right now, no one knows. This is partly because many would consider this very idea frivolous. But it's also because whoever successfully answers this questioned must first have answered several others.
Why do we cry? Why do we laugh, or love, or smile? What are the touchstones of our emotions?
Until now, the people who asked such questions tended not to be the same people who created digital art. Instead, they were writers, filmmakers, painters, musicians, they were, in the traditional sense, artists.
We're about to change that tradition. The name of our agency is Electrified Artists.
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Federal Bureau of Spooky Investigation
Paranormal Investigator
Do you have spirits in your house? Do you keep finding creepy dolls in your attic? Do you ever hear creepy voices outside your head? Know this. Specters are out there, and they're kinda jerks.
If you've been certified as a Paranormal Investigator, you're welcome to join ranks of our elite phantom patrollers. As an agent it's up to you to make this world a little less spooky.
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Fighting Words
Freelance Writer
When people see us in the street, they point and exclaim "Them's Fighting Words!" Okay they don't. Perhaps someday. We handle jobs ranging from proofreading to ghost writing for famous people. Grab a keyboard, boot up your favorite word processor, and join us!
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SIMply Crafted
Fabricator, Juice Fizzer, Candle Maker
SIMply Crafted's mission is to deliver hand-crafted and responsibly sourced goodies to the eco-conscious Sims of the world.
On demand, at your fingertips, devoid of guilt. So light up your Candles, sip your Fizzy Juice, and relax on your Couch knowing that they were all dipped, upcycled, or fizzed with love by a true artisan.
This note was printed on digitally recycled paper.
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Tomorrow's Style
Freelance Fashion Photographer
Tomorrow's Style represents and gets you the fashion shoots you need. Sure, you might get stuck with a department store catalog, but work hard and you might just shoot the next high fashion collection warn by celebrities at the Starlight Accolades.
Hire photo subjects, select the clothes, set the subjects in the appropriate poses, and capture the magic. Build a home photo studio, or take your camera and tripod on location to get the best shots. Don't forget to self-promote by uploading your photos to Fashion Simstagram.
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Programmer gigs[]
Gigs require the completion of two or three tasks. A computer is required to complete gigs.
Icon
Name
Pay
Due By (from Sun.)
Required Skill
Desperate for Spreadsheet Help
§85
Tue. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 1
Looking for Spreadsheet Person
§105
Tue. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 1
Help Encrypting Private Data
§135
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 1
Encrypting Client Documents
§150
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 1
Looking for Encryption Person
§185
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 1
HIDE MY DATA
§190
Thur. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 1
Chain Mail, Inc
§425
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 2
Mod Makers Jam
§425
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 3
Llamacorn Listserv Security
§435
Tue. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 2
Bubble Security for Bubbleplace
§440
Tue. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 2
Temporary Modding Contract
§485
Tue. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 3
Crypto-Simming
§1,205
Tue. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 4
Completely Not Shady Company
§1,285
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 4
Recruiting for Antivirus R&D
§1,350
Tue. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 4
Groundbreaking New Social Network
§2,615
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 5
Simstagram Servers
§2,695
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 5
Stop Hacking Landgraab Systems!
§2,705
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 5
Another Custom Merch Website!
§2,765
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 5
Product Landing Pages
§2,840
Thur. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 5
Small Mobile Game With Big Dreams
§5,045
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 7
Instant Messenger App Project
§5,290
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 7
Saucy Dating App
§5,525
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 7
Exciting New Mobile Game
§5,615
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 7
Games Can Be Art
§6,030
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 9
Puzzle Platformer
§6,250
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 9
Silly Party Game
§6,370
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 9
Have Art, Need Code
§6,400
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 9
Ambitious MMO Project
§6,445
Wed. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 9
[REDACTED]
§7,265
Tue. 9:00 AM
Programming Level 7
Artist gigs[]
Gigs require the completion of two or three tasks. The Digitalistic Sketchpad is required to create the art for gigs. Some tasks also require a computer.
Icon
Name
Pay
Due By (from Sun.)
Required Skill
Forensic Sketch Artist
§110
Mon. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 2
Portrait for Prosperity
§115
Tue. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 1
Poetry Slam Jam Session Sketching
§125
Mon. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 2
Courtroom Sketch Artist
§130
Mon. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 1
Portrait of Deceased Relative
§130
Tue. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 1
The Portrait of a Politician
§175
Tue. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 1
Young Artists Camp Demonstration
§235
Mon. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 3
Nectar & Painting Class
§240
Mon. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 3
Painting 101 Substitute
§245
Mon. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 3
The Perfect App Icon
§305
Wed. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 1
Band Tour Venue Poster
§320
Tue. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 2
Loading Screen Splash Art
§350
Tue. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 2
Icons for Sims Forever
§370
Wed. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 1
Indie Film's Movie Poster
§375
Tue. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 2
Electrical Box Art
§920
Mon. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 6
Main Street Mural
§1,025
Mon. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 6
100% Definitely Legal Job
§1,125
Tue. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 4
Grift Graft
§1,145
Mon. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 6
Sillisim Valley Startup Logo
§1,270
Tue. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 5
Web 3.0 Logo
§1,315
Tue. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 5
Art Dealer Escapades
§1,340
Tue. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 4
Product Logo Commission
§1,340
Tue. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 5
'Underground' Art Collector
§1,540
Tue. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 4
Indie Game Characters
§2,555
Wed. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 7
Character Designs for AAA Game
§2,675
Wed. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 7
Movie Character Concepts
§2,750
Wed. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 7
Kick-started Catastrophe
§2,925
Wed. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 8
World Exploration
§3,050
Wed. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 8
Sci-Fi Film Matte Paintings
§3,105
Wed. 9:00 AM
Painting Level 8
Writer gigs[]
Gigs require the completion of two or three tasks. A computer is required to complete gigs.
Icon
Name
Pay
Due By (from Sun.)
Required Skill
We Want Weird Wacky Writers
§130
Tue. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 1
Aspiring Writer? Like Gossip?
§130
Tue. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 1
Get Paid to Write Top 10 Lists!
§145
Tue. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 1
Get Clicks; Get Paid
§155
Tue. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 1
Proofread My Thesis Paper
§155
Tue. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 2
Read Over My Job Applications
§175
Tue. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 2
Proofread Online Submissions
§185
Tue. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 2
Co-Writer for Kid's Bedtime Stories
§240
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 1
Author needed for Voidcritters Vol. 3
§265
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 1
Convincing Copy for Newspaper Ad
§410
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 2
Eye-Catching Product Slogans
§415
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 2
Refreshed Brand Language
§425
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 2
Magazine Ad Marketing Copy
§430
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 2
Write a Self-Employment Help Book!
§540
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 3
Ghost Write for Famous Life Coach
§565
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 3
Enlightening Writing Job
§1,275
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 5
Ghost Writer for History Text Book
§1,365
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 5
Philosophical Genius Needs Writer
§1,420
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 5
Help a Renowned Scientist
§1,555
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 5
Has Anyone Ever Thought of This?
§2,280
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 8
Brand New Fantasy Story Idea!
§2,325
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 7
Need Writers to Extend Universe
§2,375
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 8
Help Our Dystopian Future
§2,450
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 8
Write for a Famous Fantasy Series
§2,510
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 7
Breaking into the Crime Genre
§3,105
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 9
That Old Mystery, You Know the One
§3,115
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 9
Help! We Need More Detective Stories
§3,340
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 9
Really Important Guy Here
§4,385
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 10
Biographical Publishing Firm Hiring
§4,730
Wed. 9:00 AM
Writing Level 10
Crafter gigs[]
Gigs require the completion of two or three tasks. A fabricator, candle making station, or juice fizzing station is required to complete gigs.
Gigs require the completion of two or three tasks. A camera and tripod are required to complete gigs. Some tasks also require a computer.
Icon
Name
Pay
Due By (from Sun.)
Required Skill
Athletic Wear for the Couch Potato
§235
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 1
Jazzed for Jammies Spring Catalog
§345
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 1
Silver Screen Sleep Wear
§428
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 1
Titanium Teens Athletic Apparel
§435
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 1
Casual and Stylish
§488
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 1
Ad Campaign for Local Pool Venue
§500
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 2
Genius Professor Outdoor Wear Study
§680
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 1
Mostly Fashionable Formals
§800
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 2
Secrets and Simoleons
§1,100
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 2
Little Darlings Formal Attire
§1,300
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 2
Wet or Dry Swimwear
§1,300
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 2
Lights! Camera! Fashion!
§1,340
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 4
Playing With Light
§1,540
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 4
Set the Stage
§1,888
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 3
Fun and Flirty
§2,500
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 5
Estella Landgraab Fashions
§2,555
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 3
Every Day Excitement
§2,600
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 5
Goofy Party Pose
§2,840
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 5
Everyday Activities Fashion Shoot
§6,030
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 1
Finding the Fantastic Formula for Formal Style
§7,700
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 5
Finding the Style
§8,000
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 5
Finding the Essence of Efficiency with Everyday Style
§8,800
Wed. 9:00 AM
Photography Level 5
Paranormal investigator gigs[]
Sims can choose between three options, all options will lead the Sim to a random residential home with specters and cursed objects. On expert paranormal investigations, Temperance could appear.