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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 a client hires a graphic designer for defined visual assets. Its profile-specific scope addresses concepts, revisions, dimensions, final assets, delivery specifications, source files, and third-party licensed components.

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

Scope of Services

Section 1 sets the design engagement, deliverables, delivery, revisions, and approval.

Graphic design deliverables

The added Section 1.6 identifies concepts, revision scope, dimensions, final assets, and technical delivery requirements.

Ownership and Intellectual Property

Section 2 follows the selected ownership model; third-party fonts, stock art, and licensed components retain their own restrictions.

Compensation and Termination

Sections 3 and 4 cover payment, expenses, and ending the engagement.

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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

  • Asset count, sizes, and included concepts
  • Revision rounds and design approval process
  • Editable source-file delivery and ownership
  • Third-party license costs and restrictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the designer transfer ownership of every font or stock image?
No. Third-party fonts, stock art, and licensed components remain subject to their own license terms. Section 1.6 requires these components and restrictions to be identified.
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?
The base revision clause treats a round as one consolidated set of written requests. A change in project scope may require a separate 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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