@LowpolyLili Where I just sent the poster my portfolio, this is my first job so I haven't had to make use my network yet lol. Not sure if my experience is typical for freelance but I hope this helps!
@LowpolyLili -which is usually a day or 2 depending on complexity/urgency, further feedback etc. I have a day rate (you can DM me for details if you'd like) and work 9-6 so that communication with producers and devs is easy. Found my job through an ad on a game dev discord page -