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Graphic Design Agreement

Hire a graphic designer for artwork, layouts, or campaign assets. Define revisions, editable files, and ownership.

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Is this the right contract for your design project?

Use this agreement when hiring a graphic designer for a project. Set out the designs needed, delivery dates, revisions, and who owns the finished work.

Good fit for

  • Graphic designers creating campaign or brand assets
  • Businesses commissioning specific visual deliverables
  • Parties deciding whether editable files and third-party assets are included

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What's Inside This Contract

Design work

Sets the concepts, revisions, and approval process.

Finished designs

Lists the items, sizes, formats, and files the designer must deliver.

Ownership and licenses

Explains ownership under the chosen terms. Fonts and stock art still have their own license restrictions.

Payment and ending the job

Covers fees, expenses, and what happens if either side ends the job.

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Before you start

It helps to have these details on hand before you create your contract:

  • Concepts, asset list, sizes, and intended use
  • Revision rounds and approval contact
  • Required formats and delivery date
  • Whether editable source files are included
  • Stock art, fonts, or other licensed components

Points Worth Negotiating

  • Designs included: list the concepts, sizes, and finished items so both sides know what the price covers.
  • Feedback: agree who approves designs and how many revision rounds are included.
  • Editable files: decide what the client receives and whether they can adapt the designs later.
  • Fonts and stock art: agree who pays for licenses and check that they allow the client's planned use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the designer transfer ownership of every font or stock image?
No. Fonts, stock art, and other licensed material keep their own license terms. The agreement requires the designer to identify these items and their restrictions.
Are editable design files included?
The form separately addresses editable source or project files. Confirm the selection and any limits before signing.
What counts as an additional revision?
One round means one combined set of written changes. Asking for work beyond the original project may require an additional fee agreement.
What are common warning signs in a graphic design agreement?

These are common issues to watch for in any graphic design agreement:

  • Deliverables are too broad to measure
  • Unlimited revisions are implied
  • Stock art or fonts are treated as exclusive client property
  • Use rights conflict with third-party license restrictions

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