Missouri graphic designer employment contract template

Missouri Graphic Designer Employment Contract

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

1. Position and Duties:

• Option A: Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time Graphic Designer.
• Option B: Employer hereby employs Employee as a part-time Graphic Designer.
• The core duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Creation of visual content
• Branding assets
• Print and digital media materials
• Marketing collateral
• Illustrations
• Infographics
• Presentation design
• UI/UX elements
• Ongoing communication with internal stakeholders or clients.

2. Required Skills and Software:

• Employee must demonstrate proficiency in the following software: [List Software, e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, Canva].
• Employee must be proficient in using drawing tablets and company-designated hardware.
• Employee must possess strong color management skills.
• Employee must adhere to corporate and client brand guidelines.
• Employee must be able to interpret project briefs and integrate feedback.
• Employee must be able to organize files, including design assets and templates.
• Employee must deliver print-ready or web-optimized graphics.

3. Reporting and Collaboration:

• Employee will report to [Reporting Manager Title].
• Employee will participate in creative meetings and feedback sessions.
• Employee will collaborate on cross-department projects.

4. Work Location:

• Option A: Employee's primary work location is the Employer's office located in Missouri at [Office Address].
• Option B: Employee will work remotely, subject to Employer's remote work policy.
• Option C: Employee will follow a hybrid work arrangement as determined by the employer.
• Employer will provide the necessary graphic design tools and equipment.
• Employee must adhere to Employer's digital asset management and data security standards.

5. Employment Status and Hours:

• Option A: This is a full-time employment position. The standard workweek is [Number] hours per week.
• Option B: This is a part-time employment position. The standard workweek is [Number] hours per week.
• The standard work schedule is [Days of the Week], from [Start Time] to [End Time].
• Overtime will be compensated in accordance with Missouri law.

6. Compensation:

• Option A: Employee's annual salary will be [Salary Amount], payable [Payment Schedule, e.g., bi-weekly].
• Option B: Employee's hourly wage will be [Hourly Wage Amount].
• Employee may be eligible for cost-of-living or merit increases based on performance.
• Option C: Employee may be eligible for bonuses.
  • Performance-based incentives based on agreed goals.
  • Project completion bonuses based on successful project completion.

7. Benefits:

• Employee will be eligible for the following benefits:
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement or 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave, accrued according to Employer's policy.
• Paid parental or family medical leave (if available).
• State-recognized holidays.
• Professional development/training stipends.
• Graphic design conference/seminar attendance support.

8. Intellectual Property:

• All artwork, designs, drafts, templates, and derivative works produced by Employee during their employment shall be the exclusive property of Employer.
• Employee hereby transfers all copyright and waives all moral rights in such works to the maximum extent permitted by law.
• Employee will use only licensed fonts and stock imagery in accordance with company policy.
• Employee will document and obtain company approval for any third-party or open-source material incorporated in design projects.

9. Confidentiality:

• Employee agrees to hold confidential all client information, unreleased campaigns, trade secrets, and internal business processes of Employer.
• This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
• Employee will ensure the secure storage of digital assets and cloud-based design files.

10. Behavioral Expectations:

• Employee will adhere to Employer's code of conduct.
• Employee will complete projects in a timely manner.
• Employee will maintain professional communication.
• Employee will perform quality control checks before releasing assets.
• Employee will comply with accessibility and ADA design best practices.

11. External Work:

• Option A: Employee is prohibited from engaging in any external work or freelance activity that is competitive with Employer's business.
• Option B: Employee may engage in external work or freelance activity provided it does not conflict with Employee's duties to Employer and subject to the Employer's policy.
  • Employee must disclose all external work.
  • External work must not use Employer's resources or confidential information.

12. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation:

• Option A: Employee agrees that, for a period of [Number] months following the termination of employment, Employee will not, within a [Number] mile radius of [Employer's Primary Location], engage in any business that is competitive with Employer's business. This is limited to the specific job function of [Specific Job Function].
• Option B: Non-compete provisions are not applicable.
• For a period of [Number] months following the termination of employment, Employee will not solicit Employer's clients or employees.

13. At-Will Employment:

Employee's employment is at-will, meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

14. Termination:

• Employer may terminate Employee's employment for cause, including but not limited to misconduct or unsatisfactory performance.
• Option A: Employer will provide Employee with [Number] days' notice of termination.
• Option B: No notice period is required.
• Employee will return all employer-owned assets, software licenses, and confidential materials upon termination.

15. Anti-Discrimination and Harassment:

Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age (40-69), or any other protected characteristic under the Missouri Human Rights Act.

Employer has a workplace harassment complaint process, as detailed in the employee handbook.

16. Occupational Safety:

• Employer will provide a safe and ergonomic workspace.
• Employer will comply with Missouri workers' compensation statutes.
• Employee must report any workplace injuries or unsafe conditions to Employer immediately.

17. Dispute Resolution:

• The parties agree to attempt to resolve any disputes arising out of this Agreement through good-faith negotiation.
• If negotiation fails, the parties agree to submit to mediation or arbitration before pursuing litigation.
• Missouri law shall govern any disputes arising under this Agreement, and the courts of Missouri shall have jurisdiction.

18. Severability:

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement:

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

20. 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]

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[Employee Legal Name]