Nevada graphic designer employment contract template

Nevada Graphic Designer Employment Contract

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

1. Employment

• The Employer hereby employs the Employee, and the Employee hereby accepts employment with the Employer as a Graphic Designer.
• The Employee's employment shall commence on [Start Date].
• Option A: This is a full-time employment agreement.
• Option B: This is a part-time employment agreement (specify hours: [Number] hours per week).

2. Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The Employee shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:
• Conceptualizing and creating visual assets for various platforms.
• Branding design and development.
• Digital and print layout design.
• UI/UX mockups and prototypes.
• Photo manipulation and retouching.
• Typography work and font selection.
• Asset preparation for web, social media, and print.
• Project file organization and version control.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, Canva). Specific versions required: [Specify Versions].
• Maintaining company hardware according to guidelines: [Describe Guidelines].
• Reporting directly to [Reporting Manager].
• Collaborating with the marketing, product, and sales teams.
• Participating in regular creative reviews and feedback sessions.
• Adhering to file hand-off standards.
• Participating in brand development meetings.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned by the Employer.

3. Work Location and Remote Work Policy

• The Employee’s primary work location shall be at [Work Location Address] in Nevada.
• Option A: The Employee is eligible for remote work as per the Employer's remote work policy. Details: [Specify Remote Work Policy Details].
• Option B: The Employee is not eligible for remote work.
• Travel requirements (if any): [Describe Travel Requirements, e.g., local client meetings within Nevada].
• The Employer will provide all necessary design equipment, creative assets, and digital credentials.

4. Work Hours, Overtime, and Breaks

• The Employee’s regular working hours shall be [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the Week].
• The Employee may be required to work overtime.
• Overtime shall be compensated at a rate of 1.5 times the Employee's regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with Nevada law.
• The Employee is entitled to meal and rest breaks as required by Nevada law.

5. Compensation and Benefits

• The Employee's annual salary shall be [Dollar Amount], payable [Frequency of Payment].
• Option A: The Employee is eligible for a bonus/commission based on [Specify Criteria, e.g., project delivery milestones, creative awards].
• Option B: The Employee is not eligible for a bonus/commission.
• The Employer shall provide the following benefits to the Employee:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Option A: 401(k) or retirement matching program.
• Paid vacation and sick leave in accordance with Nevada law. Minimum paid leave provided: [Number] days.
• Nevada-paid holidays.
• Option A: Professional development stipend: [Dollar Amount].
• Option B: Creative skills training reimbursements.
• Option A: Employee assistance program.

6. Expense Reimbursement

• The Employer shall reimburse the Employee for reasonable and necessary business expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, including:
• Hardware
• Fonts
• Stock images
• Professional memberships
• Conference attendance
• All expenses must be pre-approved by [Manager Name/Title] and supported by valid receipts.

7. Intellectual Property

• All design deliverables, drafts, source files, and concepts created by the Employee within the scope of their employment are the sole property of the Employer.
• The Employee agrees that all work performed under this Agreement constitutes "works made for hire" under Nevada law.
• The Employee shall not use any third-party assets, fonts, or stock images without pre-approval and proper licensing.
• Upon termination of employment, the Employee may include examples of their work in their portfolio, subject to the Employer's written consent. Attribution guidelines: [Specify Guidelines].
• The Employee has the right to refuse to create any work that the Employee considers to be morally objectionable.

8. Confidentiality

• The Employee agrees to hold all confidential information of the Employer, including proprietary creative materials, client campaigns, visual strategies, and workflows, in strict confidence.
• This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
• The Employee shall not disclose any confidential information to any third party without the Employer's prior written consent.

9. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation

• The Employee agrees that during the term of their employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination, they shall not directly or indirectly engage in any business that is competitive with the Employer's business within a [Geographic Area] radius of the Employer's principal place of business.
• The Employee shall not solicit or attempt to solicit any employees or clients of the Employer during the term of their employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination.
• This clause shall not prevent the Employee from using their general skills and knowledge or from showcasing their personal creative portfolio after termination.
• The Employee must obtain written company consent before participating in freelance design, personal portfolio development, competitions, external exhibitions, or pro bono creative work during employment.

10. Conduct Standards

• The Employee shall comply with the Employer's digital asset management, file storage/backup, and color and copyright compliance workflows.
• The Employee shall not make unauthorized use of client or third-party materials.
• The Employee will adhere to company guidelines on social media sharing of work.
• The Employee is expected to participate in brand/image protection activities and creative training.
• The Employee will meet deadlines, manage client feedback, and participate in peer review.

11. Termination

• The employment relationship between the Employer and the Employee is at-will, meaning that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to Nevada law.
• Option A: The Employer requires [Number] days' notice of resignation.
• Upon termination, the Employee shall return all property of the Employer, including equipment, assets, and confidential information.
• The Employer shall pay the Employee all wages due and owing within 7 days of resignation or immediately upon discharge, as required by Nevada law.
• Option A: The Employee will receive severance pay as per the Employer's severance policy. Details: [Specify Severance Policy Details].

12. Dispute Resolution

• Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through initial internal dispute reporting and mediation.
• If mediation is unsuccessful, the parties agree that any legal action shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in [County Name] County, Nevada, and that Nevada law shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement.
• Option A: All disputes will be settled through binding arbitration in Nevada.

13. Compliance with Laws

• The Employer and Employee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, anti-discrimination laws (NRS Chapter 613, specifically NRS 613.330 and related sections).

14. Workplace Safety and Workers' Compensation

• The Employer shall maintain a safe working environment for the Employee and shall provide workers' compensation coverage as required by Nevada law.
• The Employer will comply with Nevada OSHA occupational safety requirements.
• The Employer will provide ergonomic practices for screen-heavy design work.

15. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

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

[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Name]

Signature: ____________________________