Florida graphic designer employment contract template

Florida Graphic Designer Employment Contract

This Florida Graphic Designer Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

Position: Full-Time Graphic Designer

• The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a Full-Time Graphic Designer.
• Job Description: Employee's duties include:
  • Digital and Print Design
  • Brand Identity Creation
  • Typography and Layout
  • Image Editing
  • Asset Preparation for Print/Online
  • Multimedia and UI/UX Elements
  • Custom Illustration
  • Adherence to Branding Guidelines
  • Participation in Creative Brainstorming
  • Design Revisions based on feedback
  • Interaction with Project Managers and Marketing Teams
  • Preparation of Client-Facing Presentations

Skills and Requirements

• Option A: Required skills include proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD), Mac/PC platforms, and print production file preparation.
• Option B: Specific industry experience in [Industry] preferred.

Reporting Structure

• Option A: Employee will report directly to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title].
• Option B: Employee will collaborate with the Marketing Team and Project Managers.

Work Location

• Option A: The primary work location is [Employer Address]. On-site presence is required.
• Option B: This position is [Remote/Hybrid]. If remote, Employee agrees to maintain a secure workspace and adhere to Employer's data security policies.

Employment Status and Hours

• Employment is full-time.
• Weekly Hours: [Number] hours per week.
• Option A: Standard work schedule: [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.
• Option B: Flexible work schedule may be available with supervisor approval.
• Overtime: Overtime will be paid in accordance with Florida law for non-exempt employees. Employee is classified as [Exempt/Non-Exempt].

Compensation

• Option A: The Employee's base annual salary is [Dollar Amount], payable [Frequency].
• Option B: The Employee's hourly wage is [Dollar Amount], payable [Frequency].
• Bonus: Employee may be eligible for performance-based bonuses as determined by Employer.
• Reimbursement: Employer will reimburse pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses.

Benefits

• Option A: Employee is eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Option B: Employee is eligible for participation in the Employer's 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off: Employee accrues [Number] days of paid vacation and [Number] days of paid sick leave per year.
• Holidays: Employee is entitled to paid time off for company-observed holidays in Florida.

Intellectual Property

• All design deliverables, source files, concepts, sketches, drafts, and client presentations created during employment are the sole property of the Employer.
• Employee waives all Visual Artists Rights to the extent permissible by law.
• The usage of open-source or licensed imagery requires pre-approval from Employer.

Confidentiality

• Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of company trade secrets, design strategies, client projects, and customer data.
• Restrictions apply to personal portfolio use of company work. Employer consent is required.

Business Ethics and Conduct

• Employee will comply with Employer's policies on creative standards, collaborative culture, and workplace conduct.
• Employee will adhere to the Employer’s anti-harassment policies and non-discrimination standards, as per Florida law.

Non-Compete (Subject to Florida Law)

• Option A: During employment and for [Number] months following termination, Employee will not engage in graphic design work for competing businesses within a [Number] mile radius of [Employer Address].
• Option B: Employee may engage in independent creative work unrelated to Employer’s business interests.

Termination

• Employment is at-will, consistent with Florida law.
• Option A: Employee must provide [Number] weeks written notice of resignation.
• Option B: Employer may terminate employment with or without cause, subject to applicable law.
• Final pay will be provided in accordance with Florida wage payment statutes.

Dispute Resolution

• Option A: Any disputes arising under this Agreement will be subject to mandatory mediation in [City], Florida.
• Option B: Any legal action arising under this agreement will be governed by Florida law and brought in the courts of [County] County, Florida.

Anti-Discrimination and Harassment

• Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, and any other protected class under federal and Florida law.
• Employer complies with all applicable Florida workplace posting requirements.

Workers' Compensation

Employee is covered by Employer's workers' compensation insurance as required by Florida law.

Optional Clauses

• [Optional Clause 1]: [Description]
• [Optional Clause 2]: [Description]

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

[Employer Name]

By: [Name]

Title: [Title]

[Employee Name]

Signature: ____________________________