Contract template for Australia designers + branding specialists. Created by a Victorian lawyer, tailored for creative professionals.
Contract template for Australia designers + branding specialists. Created by a Victorian lawyer, tailored for creative professionals.

Graphic Design + Branding Service Agreement (Australia)

$330.00

Lawyer-drafted contract and agreement template for Australian freelance graphic designers and/or branding studios and specialists. Set boundaries on scope, revisions, payments, and protect your IP. Easy to customise with red prompts. A solid legal starting point for creatives working with clients—use it again and again as your design business grows (and until you’re at the level of needing a custom T&Cs!).

Lawyer-drafted contract and agreement template for Australian freelance graphic designers and/or branding studios and specialists. Set boundaries on scope, revisions, payments, and protect your IP. Easy to customise with red prompts. A solid legal starting point for creatives working with clients—use it again and again as your design business grows (and until you’re at the level of needing a custom T&Cs!).

Graphic Design + Branding Service Agreement Template (Australia)

$330 (incl. GST)

If you’re a freelance designer or branding specialist creating logos, brand identities, strategy decks, or digital assets, you know the magic is in the detail—but so is the risk. Whether you're delivering a full brand suite, crafting a visual identity, or guiding clients through brand strategy, it's essential to have a clear agreement in place.

This lawyer-drafted Graphic Design + Branding Service Agreement Template is built specifically for Australian creatives working in branding and design. It helps you protect your creative work and intellectual property, set clear boundaries and timelines with clients, outline exactly what's included in your branding or design package (and what’s not), and make sure you’re legally covered. Perfect for projects involving brand kits, logo development, typography and colour palettes, brand guidelines, and more.

Why You’ll Love This Template

✔️ Built by an Australian lawyer with freelance creatives in mind;
✔️ Stops scope creep, sets payment terms, and protects your IP;
✔️ Easy to edit and ready to use for your next project.

What’s Inside the Agreement

✔️ Clear project scope, inclusions/exclusions, and custom pricing in a Summary of Details;
✔️ Start and end dates, with exit options if things don’t work out;
✔️ Revision rules, rush job clauses, and realistic deadlines;
✔️ Client responsibilities—like providing content on time;
✔️ Delivery and storage boundaries (no more paying for cloud space post-project);
✔️ Payment terms and GST clause (registered or not);
✔️ IP + copyright transfer—ownership only after full payment;
✔️ Business protection and liability limitation clauses;
✔️ Compliance with Australian Consumer Law obligations.

Format and Ease of Use

Delivered as a Microsoft Word document, this template is fully editable.
Red text prompts guide you on what to customise, but we always recommend getting legal advice if you're unsure. Add your details, change red text to black, read it to ensure it aligns with your business arrangements and you’re ready to go.

How to Use This Agreement

  1. Complete the red-text Summary of Details and signature blocks;

  2. Add in project-specific timeframes and client info;

  3. Convert red text to black, send to client for signing;

  4. Both parties sign and keep a copy—done!

What Happens When You Download

After purchase, you’ll receive instant access to your editable Microsoft Word doc.

➤ Save the file (your download link expires after 24 hours)
➤ Customise using the red prompts
➤ Keep it on file and reuse for future projects (with updates as needed)

Need a second set of eyes?

This template is designed for general use by Australian freelance designers—but every business is different. If you're unsure how to customise it or want advice on specific clauses, we offer:

  • 60-minute legal sessions for $350 (incl. GST) to help review and tailor your template (or get a crash course in how to protect your IP!);

  • Custom contracts from $990 (incl. GST)—bespoke agreements built for your exact services.

Email hello@janjuclegal.com.au to book or learn more.

A Note Before You Download

This template provides general legal information for Australian graphic designers working directly with clients. If your projects involve subcontractors, unusual licensing terms, or more complex arrangements, we recommend getting tailored legal advice.

Legal Disclaimer

By purchasing, downloading, and customising this template, you acknowledge that Jan Juc Legal is not acting as your lawyer in relation to this matter and has not provided you with legal advice. This template is provided as legal information only and does not substitute for professional legal advice. While it has been prepared by a qualified lawyer, it may not suit your specific circumstances. We recommend that you seek professional legal advice if you’re unsure whether this document meets your needs.

All copyright in this document belongs exclusively to Jan Juc Legal. You are granted a single-use, non-exclusive, royalty-free, revocable licence to use this document for your own business or personal use. This template must not be copied, shared, sold, republished, or reproduced in whole or in part for commercial purposes or in any way that competes with Jan Juc Legal.