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.

Agencies

Icon	Name	Trade	Description	Pack
	Computer Experts	Freelance Programmer	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.	&BG
	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.	&BG
	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.	&SP18
	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!	&BG
	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.	&EP09
	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.	&SP15

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.

Icon	Name	Pay	Due By (from Sun.)	Required Skill
	Rug a dub dub	§200	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 1
	Cut a Rug	§200	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 1
	Full of Rug-rets	§200	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 1
	Healthy Living	§250	Wed. 9:00 AM	Juice Fizzing Level 2
	To Fizz or Not To Fizz	§250	Wed. 9:00 AM	Juice Fizzing Level 2
	No-Flavor Country	§250	Wed. 9:00 AM	Juice Fizzing Level 2
	Love is in the Air	§400	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 3
	Light a Candle	§400	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 3
	A Candle in the Wind	§400	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 3
	Couch Serf	§500	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 9
	Couch Surf	§500	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 9
	The King of Couches	§500	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 9
	It's Da Bombucha	§550	Wed. 9:00 AM	Juice Fizzing Level 2
	Mother May I	§550	Wed. 9:00 AM	Juice Fizzing Level 2
	A Heady Brew	§550	Wed. 9:00 AM	Juice Fizzing Level 2
	They Forgot Something...	§700	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 5
	Light at the End of the Tunnel	§700	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 5
	A Bright Trio	§700	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 5
	Square Peg Square Hole	§1,000	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 7
	Hip to be Rectangular	§1,000	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 7
	Waxing Poetic	§1,000	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 7
	Child's Play	§1,200	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 8
	Back In My Day	§1,200	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 8
	Bed BugUHs	§1,200	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 8
	Can You Do the Candle Candle	§1,600	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 10
	Yes We Candle	§1,600	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 10
	They're Called Candles, Not Cantdles	§1,600	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 10
	Only the Finest	§2,000	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 10
	Sad Walls	§2,000	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 10
	This is Not Fine	§2,000	Wed. 9:00 AM	Fabrication Level 10

Photography 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.

Icon	Name	Pay	Starts At	Difficulty
	Beginner Paranormal Investigation	§750	9:30 PM	Easy
	Adept Paranormal Investigation	§1,500	9:30 PM	Medium
	Expert Paranormal Investigation	§3,000	9:30 PM	Hard

Sims in the freelancer career

• Tina Tinker - Freelance Crafter
• Yasemin Tinker - Freelance Writer
• Cecilia Kang - Freelance Programmer
• Kristopher Volkov - Freelance Programmer
• Rory Oaklow - Freelancer
• Farrah Nouvel - Freelance Artist
• Jay Robles - Freelancer
• Umber Grove - Freelance Artist
• Alon Sadya - Freelance Programmer
• Aziz Nadir - Freelance Writer
• Dahlia Loden - Freelance Writer
• Flora Ladipo - Freelance Artist
• Skip Broke - Freelance Programmer