Kansas graphic designer employment contract template

Kansas Graphic Designer Employment Contract

This Full-Time Graphic Designer Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Employer Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type, e.g., Corporation], with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Graphic Designer Legal Name], residing at [Graphic Designer Address] ("Employee").

1. Employment.

• Option A: Employer hereby employs Employee, and Employee hereby accepts employment with Employer, as a full-time Graphic Designer.
• Option B: Employee will be an at-will employee of Employer, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
• Option C: Employee's commencement date will be [Date].

2. Job Responsibilities.

• Option A: As a Graphic Designer, Employee’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Creation of digital and print media.
  • Development of visual concepts.
  • Branding implementation.
  • Layout for marketing materials.
  • Web/electronic interface design.
  • Preparation of proofs.
  • Client presentations.
  • File management.
  • Adherence to brand guidelines.
  • Collaboration with marketing/sales/IT teams.
  • Compliance with project timelines.
  • Participation in design review meetings.
  • Responding to client and stakeholder feedback.
  • Use of professional design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
  • Deliverables include: flyers, logos, websites, advertising collateral, packaging, social media templates, etc.
  • Compliance with ADA digital accessibility standards.
  • Version control of design assets.
• Option B: Employee will also perform such other duties as are reasonably assigned by Employer from time to time.
• Option C: Specific projects assigned to employee are: [List of specific projects].

3. Work Location and Hours.

• Option A: Employee's primary work location will be at Employer's business premises in [City, Kansas].
• Option B: Remote or hybrid work eligibility: [State Eligibility Details].
• Option C: Employee's standard work hours will be [Number] hours per week, from [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.
• Option D: Flexible work/telecommuting policies: [State Policies].
• Option E: Meal/rest break requirements: [State Policies, Noting Kansas Does Not Mandate Rest Breaks].
• Option F: Employee will report to [Job Title, e.g., Creative Director].

4. Compensation and Benefits.

• Option A: Employee's status is: [Salaried/Hourly].
• Option B: If Salaried: Employee's annual salary will be [Dollar Amount], payable in [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly] installments. If Hourly: Employee’s hourly wage will be [Dollar Amount], payable in [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly] installments.
• Option C: Method of payment: [Direct Deposit, Check, etc.].
• Option D: Overtime eligibility: [Exempt/Non-Exempt]. Overtime will be calculated and paid in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Option E: Time reporting procedures: [State Procedures].
• Option F: Benefits include:
  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Retirement plan (401(k) or similar).
  • Paid vacation.
  • Sick leave.
  • Paid holidays (Kansas legal holidays if recognized: [List Holidays]).
  • Professional development stipends.
  • Design training/conference reimbursement.
  • Creative software licenses.
  • Workstation/equipment provision.
  • Wellness, remote work, or transportation allowances: [Specify Allowances].

5. Intellectual Property.

• Option A: All original graphic works, source files, templates, and creative concepts produced by Employee during the term of employment are the exclusive property of Employer.
• Option B: Employer has the right to adapt, modify, publish, or re-use such works.
• Option C: Employee acknowledges that any pre-existing or outside works remain the property of Employee.
• Option D: Employee must obtain written approval before using third-party or licensed assets.

6. Confidentiality.

• Option A: Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of Employer's client lists, unreleased creative works, design strategies, marketing plans, campaign data, proprietary fonts and toolkits, technical or customer confidential information.
• Option B: The confidentiality obligation extends [Number] years post-termination.
• Option C: Employee is responsible for maintaining the privacy and security of design files and client data.

7. Non-Competition/Non-Solicitation.

• Option A: Non-competition: During employment and for [Number] years after termination, Employee will not engage in [Specific Design Markets/Client Types Restricted] within [Geographic Area].
• Option B: Non-solicitation: During employment and for [Number] years after termination, Employee will not solicit Employer's clients or employees.
• Option C: [Include if applicable]: Employee agrees that the restrictions set forth in this section are reasonable in scope and duration and are necessary to protect the Employer's legitimate business interests.

8. Conflict of Interest.

• Option A: Employee must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including freelance design work.
• Option B: Portfolio use of company-produced work requires Employer's approval.
• Option C: Restrictions on secondary employment that could present a conflict with Employer's business or intellectual property: [State Restrictions].

9. Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment.

• Option A: Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or other protected classes under the Kansas Act Against Discrimination and federal law.
• Option B: Employer maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind.
• Option C: Workplace diversity and inclusion values: [State Values].

10. Workplace Conduct.

• Option A: Employee agrees to adhere to Employer's policies regarding workplace conduct, social media usage, professional dress code, and ethical guidelines for use of stock imagery or licensed fonts.
• Option B: Response procedures for policy violations: [State Procedures].

11. Termination.

• Option A: Employee's employment is at-will, and either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause.
• Option B: Required notice period: [Number] days' notice.
• Option C: Grounds for dismissal: underperformance, policy violations, or reduction in workforce.
• Option D: Kansas final pay and withheld wage requirements: final wages due on the next regular payday.
• Option E: Employee must return all company property upon separation (laptops, design tablets, hardware, digital accounts, access credentials).

12. Dispute Resolution.

• Option A: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be resolved first through internal resolution, then mediation/arbitration.
• Option B: This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas.
• Option C: Venue for any legal action will be in [County], Kansas.

13. Health and Safety.

• Option A: Employer will maintain a safe and healthy workplace in accordance with the Kansas Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• Option B: Ergonomic workstation guidance: [State Guidance].
• Option C: Support for workplace mental health: [State Support Information].

14. Digital Asset Management.

• Option A: Employee will adhere to Employer's digital asset management protocols.
• Option B: Rights to access or control company cloud storage, backups, and versioning systems: [State Rights].
• Option C: Retention and destruction guidelines for design files: [State Guidelines].

15. General Provisions.

• Option A: This Agreement may be amended only in writing signed by both parties.
• Option B: Employer may assign this Agreement to any successor in interest.
• Option C: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
• Option D: Notification procedures for updates to policies or significant changes in employment terms: [State Procedures].

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]

____________________________
[Graphic Designer Legal Name]