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Graphic Designer scope of work template

Logo projects are the classic. Three concepts turn into eleven, the brand guide turns into business cards, then a pitch deck. Say how many concepts, how many rounds, and which files they get.

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Scope of work

[Project name]: logo and brand identity

Graphic Designer: [Your name]Client: [Client name]Date: [Date]

Deliverables

3 initial logo concepts
Refinement of 1 chosen concept
Final logo files: SVG, PNG, PDF, in color, black and white
Simple brand sheet: colors, fonts, logo usage

Revisions

2 rounds of revisions on the chosen concept. New concepts after the first 3 are new work.

Not included (out of scope)

More than 3 initial concepts
Business cards, social templates, decks, merch, signage
Font or stock licenses that cost money
Full brand guidelines document
Trademark searches or legal checks

Anything not listed under Deliverables is out of scope. If you want it, I will send a short change order with the price and the timeline impact. Work on it starts once you approve.

Timeline

Week 1: concepts
Week 2: refinement
Week 3: final files and brand sheet

Dates assume feedback within 2 working days. Late feedback moves the dates by the same amount.

Payment

50% upfront, 50% before final files are sent.

Approval

Client approval

Date

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The scope creep every graphic designer hears

"Can we see a few more options?"

Why it is not free: Concepts are the expensive part of the work.

How to price it: Per extra concept fee.

"Can you do business cards and an Instagram template too?"

Why it is not free: Those are separate deliverables with their own rounds.

How to price it: Per item fixed price.

"Can you send the working files?"

Why it is not free: Source files are often priced separately. Decide upfront.

How to price it: Source file fee or include it in scope.

Turn the next ask into a change order

Here is one already filled in for a typical graphic designer job: design business card (front and back) and 3 instagram post templates, 6 hours at $50/hour. Change the numbers to yours and send it.

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Questions

What should a graphic designer scope of work include?

The exact deliverables, how many revision rounds and what counts as a round, a clear out of scope list, the timeline, and payment terms. The out of scope list does most of the work when the client asks for extras.

How do graphic designers handle scope creep without losing the client?

Point back to the approved scope, then send a short change order with the price and the new date. Start the extra work only after the client approves it. Most clients are fine with it when it is written down from day one.

Is this template free to use?

Yes. Copy it, edit it, send it. No signup. It is not legal advice, so for big contracts have a lawyer look at your terms.

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