Freelance Graphic Design Contract Template

Freelance Graphic Design Services Agreement

Document ID: TR-GD-001
Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

Instructions for Use

• Completion: The Client and the Freelancer must complete all bracketed fields in Sections 1 through 5 prior to signing.
• Retention: This executed document constitutes a binding commercial record. Both parties must retain a digital or physical copy for a minimum of seven (7) years to comply with standard audit and tax documentation requirements.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include Exhibit A (Scope of Work/Deliverables) and Exhibit B (Payment Schedule). Any modifications to these exhibits during the project lifecycle must be executed via written Change Order.

1. Parties to the Agreement

This Agreement is entered into by and between:

• Client Name/Entity: [____________]
• Client Address: [____________]
• Freelancer Name/Entity: [____________]
• Freelancer Address: [____________]

2. Services & Scope

The Freelancer agrees to provide the graphic design services described in the attached Exhibit A.

• Project Start Date: [____/____/2026]
• Project Completion Date: [____/____/2026]

3. Compensation & Expenses

The Client shall pay the Freelancer as outlined in Exhibit B.

• Total Project Fee: [____________]
• Payment Terms: [____________] (e.g., Net 30)
• Expense Reimbursement: [ ] Authorized / [ ] Not Authorized
• Late Fee Policy: Any payment not received within [______] days of the due date shall incur a late fee of [______]% per month.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

• Work-for-Hire: Upon full payment of the total project fee, the Freelancer assigns all right, title, and interest in the final deliverables to the Client.
• Retention of Tools: The Freelancer retains all rights to pre-existing software, fonts, and creative methodologies used to generate the deliverables.
• Portfolio Use: Unless marked [ ] Confidential, the Freelancer retains the right to display the final deliverables in their professional portfolio.

5. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement with [______] days’ written notice. In the event of early termination:

• The Client shall pay for all work completed up to the date of termination.
• All rights to preliminary materials remain with the Freelancer unless otherwise negotiated.

6. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State/Province of [____________]. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in [____________].

Execution & Signature Block

For the Client:
Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [____________]
Title: [____________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

For the Freelancer:
Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [____________]
Title: [____________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.