Stop losing money on
Graphic Designer projects.
You're one 'small tweak' away from working for free while your overhead eats your lunch. Without a signed paper, you're just a charity handing out free labor to suits who’ll ghost you the second the files land.
Pro Contractor Tip
Insert a 'Kill Fee' clause to ensure you’re compensated for every hour of sweat you put in if the client decides to scrap the project mid-stream.
Client Ghosting
Without upfront financial commitment, clients can disappear mid-project.
Infinite Revisions
Without a documented scope of work, you risk doing unpaid tweaks forever.
Chasing Checks
Waiting 30 days for a paper check severely impacts freelance cash flow.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Graphic Designer, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone understands the deliverables before work begins.
🛡️ What this retainer covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
Platform Features
ESIGN-Compliant Workflow
Digital signatures built directly into the platform.
Upfront Deposits
Clients can pay immediately upon signing via Stripe integration.
Statement of Work
REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Graphic Designer services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Initial Concept Sketches
- Vector Logo Master File Production
- High-Resolution Asset Export
- Typography and Style Guide Documentation
- Pre-flight and Press-Ready Export
- Source File Asset Packaging
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Graphic Designer services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do when the client keeps asking for 'one more quick change'?
You point to the revision limit defined in your written agreement and tell them any work beyond that scope requires a paid Change Order before you move a single pixel.
How do I stop a client from taking my drafts and running without paying a dime?
Your contract should explicitly state you own all intellectual property until the final invoice is paid in full, giving you the leverage to protect your work from theft.
I'm tired of chasing checks for weeks after the job is finished. How do I get paid on time?
Use a milestone payment schedule in your contract to collect a deposit upfront and ensure you aren't delivering the final 'clean' files until the remaining balance hits your bank account.