Free Illustrator
Service Agreement
One handshake deal is all it takes for a client to ghost you after sixty hours of digital sweat, leaving your bank account empty and your art stolen. If you don't secure the rights in writing, you're just a charity giving away free labor to corporate vultures.
Pro Contractor Tip
Hard-code a 'Kill Fee' into every job so you aren't left holding the bag if the client decides to scrap the project halfway through production.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Illustrator, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this template covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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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 Illustrator services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Initial concept thumbnails and rough sketches
- Final high-resolution vector artwork files
- Layered source files in .PSD or .AI format
- Full color palette and typography spec sheet
- Signed Transfer of Usage Rights document
- Exported web-ready asset package
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Illustrator services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
The client keeps asking for 'small tweaks' that are eating my entire week. How do I stop this?
You define the exact number of revision rounds in the contract before you ever pick up a stylus. Once they hit that limit, you point to the agreement and tell them the meter is running on a Change Order.
How do I make sure they actually pay the final invoice once I send the art?
You don't send the final, high-res files until the money clears your bank. Your written agreement should state that the license to use the work is only granted upon receipt of the final payment.
The client expects me to hand over all my working files for free. Is that standard?
Only if you want to get robbed. Your contract should clearly separate 'Final Deliverables' from 'Source Files,' so if they want the keys to your workshop, they have to pay the premium buyout fee you've outlined.