Louisiana graphic designer employment contract template

Louisiana Graphic Designer Employment Contract

This Louisiana Graphic Designer Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between:

[Company Name], a company organized under the laws of Louisiana, with its principal place of business at [Company Address], hereinafter referred to as “Employer,”

and

[Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address], hereinafter referred to as “Employee.”

1. Position

The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a Graphic Designer.

Responsibilities:

Option A: The Employee's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, concept development, digital and print design, branding, logo creation, layout and typography, image editing, preparation of print-ready files, and digital asset management.

Option B: The Employee's responsibilities include all those listed in Option A, plus web design skills, UI/UX understanding, and collaboration with marketing, product, or communications teams.

The Employee is expected to be creative, adhere to brand guidelines, interpret and execute creative briefs, adapt to client feedback, and produce deliverables within set deadlines.

The Employee is required to maintain an up-to-date design portfolio and participate in design reviews or client meetings as necessary.

2. Reporting Structure

The Employee will report to:

Option A: The Creative Director.

Option B: The Marketing Manager.

The Employee will adhere to the Employer's team collaboration standards and feedback/revision cycles.

3. Work Location and Equipment

The Employee's primary work location is: [Work Location Address], Louisiana.

Work Arrangement:

Option A: Standard in-office employment.

Option B: Hybrid work arrangement, with [Number] days per week remote.

Option C: Fully remote work arrangement.

The Employer will provide the Employee with: [List Equipment, e.g., computer, drawing tablet, licensed software].

The Employee will comply with all data security protocols and Louisiana and federal privacy regulations, including those related to client intellectual property and third-party image licenses.

4. Employment Type and Hours

This is a full-time employment position.

The expected weekly work hours are [Number] hours.

The normal working schedule is [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.

Overtime:

Option A: Overtime may be required and will be compensated as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Option B: This is an exempt position, and overtime compensation is not applicable.

Meal and rest periods will be provided in accordance with Louisiana wage and hour laws.

The Employee's employment is "at-will," as defined by Louisiana Civil Code.

5. Compensation

The Employee's base salary/hourly rate is: [Amount] per [Year/Hour].

Payment Frequency:

Option A: Bi-weekly.

Option B: Semi-monthly.

Payment Method:

Option A: Direct deposit.

Option B: Check.

Overtime Pay: Overtime, if applicable, will be paid at a rate of one and one-half times the Employee's regular rate of pay, as required by the FLSA.

Incentives/Bonuses: [Specify any design-related incentives, performance bonuses, or commissions].

6. Benefits

The Employee is eligible for the following benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid Time Off (PTO): [Number] days per year.

Sick Leave: [Number] days per year.

Holidays: [List Company Holidays].

401(k) or other retirement plan.

Flexible scheduling: [Describe flexible scheduling options, if any].

Continuing education/professional training: [Detail opportunities or budget for design tools or trends].

Memberships: [List relevant design organizations].

Conference reimbursement: [Describe policy on conference attendance reimbursement].

Benefits during a leave of absence will be administered according to company policy and applicable law.

7. Intellectual Property

All artwork, graphics, layouts, templates, branding materials, mockups, design drafts, and other creative output developed by the Employee within the scope of their employment are the exclusive property of the Employer.

The Employee is responsible for properly licensing third-party assets.

This includes appropriate handling of open-source/specially licensed fonts.

Pre-existing works owned by the designer: [Specify if applicable. If none, write "None"].

The Employee explicitly assigns all copyright to the Employer, as per Louisiana’s adherence to U.S. law.

8. Confidentiality

The Employee agrees to hold confidential all company and client branding strategies, trade secrets, campaign plans, and sensitive pre-release design materials.

The Employee will securely store and not share client files or circumvent rights management systems.

These obligations survive termination of employment.

9. Outside Work/Freelance Activity

The Employee is permitted/not permitted to engage in outside work or freelance activity: [Choose one: Permitted/Not Permitted].

If permitted, the Employee must:

Option A: Obtain prior written approval from the Employer before engaging in any such activity.

Option B: Adhere to the following guidelines: [Specify guidelines].

Any non-compete agreement is narrowly tailored geographically (within [Specify Parish(es)] Parish(es) if applicable), for a period of no more than 2 years, and only to protect legitimate business interests, with exclusions for design industry norms.

10. Behavioral and Performance Standards

The Employee will adhere to all company policies, maintain professionalism, respond to client revisions within reasonable timeframes, deliver design drafts punctually, and respectfully use employer/third-party property.

The Employee will comply with all applicable state and federal anti-discrimination, harassment, and inclusion laws.

11. Leave and Accommodations

Leave, including FMLA (if eligible), will be administered according to company policy and applicable Louisiana and federal law.

Accommodations for disability will be provided consistent with Louisiana and federal law.

12. Termination

As per Louisiana's "at-will" employment doctrine, either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, subject to any notice requirements outlined in the Employer's policies.

Reasons for immediate or with-cause termination include, but are not limited to, misconduct, poor performance, or breach of confidentiality.

Final payment will be made in accordance with Louisiana's final paycheck law (payment within 15 days or next payday after separation).

Treatment of unused PTO or other accrued benefits will be as per company policy.

[Specify any severance conditions, if any].

Upon termination, the Employee will return all company equipment and delete all employer/client assets from personal devices.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising under this Agreement will be resolved first through negotiation and mediation.

This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.

Jurisdiction for any legal action will be in the parish courts of [Specify Parish], Louisiana, or the relevant federal court.

14. Workers’ Compensation

The Employee is covered by/waives workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with Louisiana law: [Choose one: Covered/Waived].

The Employee will report any on-the-job injuries according to company policy and adhere to workplace safety standards.

15. Client Lists and Project Data

All client lists, contact lists, and project data are the property of the Employer and will be returned upon termination of employment.

16. Use of Employer Trademarks and Logos

The Employee requires written permission from the Employer before using any employer trademarks, logos, or similar proprietary designs in their portfolio or self-promotion.

17. Modification of Duties and Schedule

The Employer reserves the right to modify the Employee's assignment of duties or schedule consistent with business needs, with reasonable notice.

18. Amendment

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

19. Ethical Standards

The Employee will adhere to ethical practices consistent with design industry standards (e.g., AIGA).

20. Tailoring

This Agreement is intended to be tailored or modified for the specific role, employer requirements, and any unique features of the Louisiana market or client base.

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

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[Employee Name]

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[Company Name]

By: ____________________________
[Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]