Alaska graphic designer employment contract template

Alaska Graphic Designer Employment Contract

This Alaska Graphic Designer Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Legal Name], located at [Employer Address], hereinafter referred to as “Employer,” and [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address], hereinafter referred to as “Employee.”

1. Position:

Option A: The Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time Graphic Designer.

Option B: The Employer hereby employs Employee as a part-time Graphic Designer.

2. Responsibilities:

The Employee will be responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Conceptualization and design of visual assets (logos, branding, marketing materials, web graphics, UI/UX layouts, packaging, advertising collateral, infographics, digital and print media).
• Adherence to brand guidelines.
• Creation and management of digital files.
• Preparing print-ready artwork with knowledge of prepress and production for Alaska-based print vendors.
• Working with in-house and remote teams.
• Participation in project meetings relevant to Alaska time zones.
• Proficiency in relevant graphic design software (Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Figma, Sketch, etc.).
• Required experience with Alaska businesses or industries (such as tourism, oil & gas, indigenous organizations, or government entities).
• Knowledge of ADA and accessibility compliance for public-facing materials in Alaska.

Reporting structure:

• Option A: The Employee will report directly to the [Supervisor Title].
• Option B: The Employee will report to the [Department] head.

Performance will be evaluated based on the following metrics: [List Performance Metrics].

3. Work Location:

Option A: The primary work location shall be the Employer’s office located in Alaska at [Office Address].

Option B: The primary work location shall be a remote work site within Alaska, approved by the Employer.

Option C: Remote work standards: [List of hardware provided, font requirements, and other remote work requirements].

4. Employment Type & Hours:

Option A: This is a full-time position, with standard weekly hours of [Number].

Overtime will be compensated as required by Alaska wage and hour laws, including Alaska Admin. Code Title 8, addressing overtime pay for hours over 8 per day and/or 40 per week.

Option B: This is a part-time position, with standard weekly hours of [Number].

Mandatory rest and meal breaks will be provided per Alaska labor regulations.

Flexible scheduling availability for Alaskan daylight hours is [Yes/No].

5. Compensation:

Option A: The Employee shall receive an annual salary of [Dollar Amount], payable [Payment Schedule, e.g., bi-weekly].

Option B: The Employee shall receive an hourly wage of [Dollar Amount], payable [Payment Schedule, e.g., bi-weekly].

Overtime pay will be calculated at [Overtime Rate, e.g., 1.5] times the regular hourly rate.

Option A: The Employee is eligible for project bonuses based on [Bonus Criteria].

Option B: The Employee is not eligible for project bonuses.

Option A: The employee will receive a cost of living stipend of [Dollar amount and frequency of payment]

Option B: The employee will receive a remote work stipend of [Dollar amount and frequency of payment]

6. Employee Benefits:

The Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the Employer’s benefit plan terms:

• Alaska-compliant health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, personal days): [Number] days annually.
• Observance of Alaska state holidays.
• Family leave as required by Alaska Family Leave Act (A.S. 23.10.500–550).
• Retirement plan and employer match: [Details].
• Professional development budget: [Dollar Amount] annually.
• Mileage and travel allowances for business in remote Alaskan locations per company policy.
• Relocation assistance of [Dollar Amount or Description].
• Reimbursement of costs for state-required professional licensing, if applicable.

7. Intellectual Property:

All designs, concepts, sketches, digital assets, and derivative works created during employment or using employer resources are the exclusive property of the Employer.

Written approval is required for the use or adaptation of indigenous or traditional art forms.

Plagiarism or unauthorized use of third-party copyrighted works is strictly prohibited. Documentation of asset sources is required for all creative materials.

8. Confidentiality:

The Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of all project briefs, client information, proprietary creative processes, unpublished assets, and digital files, both during and after the term of employment.

The Employee shall handle client and company data securely, in compliance with Alaska’s data privacy statutes.

9. Professional Conduct:

The Employee shall maintain a high standard of professional conduct, including:

• Respect for cultural diversity, including Alaska Native cultures.
• Prohibition against discriminatory or harassing behavior.
• Adherence to guidelines for appropriate imagery and language in design.
• Compliance with the Employer’s IT and information security policies.
• Restrictions on the unsanctioned use, download, or sharing of design assets or proprietary templates.

10. Outside Activities:

Option A: The Employee is permitted to engage in freelance work or side projects, provided they do not create a conflict of interest with the Employer.

Option B: The Employee is prohibited from engaging in freelance work or side projects that overlap geographically or thematically with Alaska markets or clients.

11. Termination:

Option A: This is an at-will employment agreement, and either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with [Number] days written notice.

Option B: This agreement may be terminated with [Number] days written notice.

Upon termination, the Employee’s final paycheck will be provided within three working days, as per Alaska Statutes.

The Employee shall return all company property upon termination.

12. Non-Competition & Non-Solicitation:

The Employee agrees not to solicit the Employer’s clients or employees for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.

This clause is subject to Alaska law, which narrowly construes the enforceability of non-compete agreements (AS 23.10 et seq.).

13. Dispute Resolution:

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through internal resolution procedures.

If internal resolution fails, the parties agree to submit to mediation/arbitration in Alaska.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alaska.

14. Worker’s Compensation & Safety:

The Employee is covered by the Employer’s worker’s compensation insurance, in compliance with Alaska’s mandatory insurance laws (AS 23.30).

The Employee is included in the Employer’s occupational safety programs, per Alaska Occupational Safety and Health (AKOSH).

The Employer is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, adapted to Alaska conditions.

15. Equal Opportunity Employment:

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran status, age, or status as an Alaska Native or member of an indigenous group, in compliance with Alaska law (AS 18.80.220).

16. Entire Agreement:

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

17. Amendment:

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

____________________________

[Employer Legal Name]

By: ____________________________

[Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

____________________________

[Employee Legal Name]

Date: ____________________________