What to include in a graphic design invoice
- Project fee and scope. The fixed fee with the scope written out, such as three logo concepts and one guidelines document, so out-of-scope requests have somewhere to go.
- Revision rounds used. How many rounds the fee included and how many were used, so an extra round appears as a line the client agreed to rather than a surprise.
- Usage rights granted. What the client may do with the work, for example print and web use or full ownership, and whether those rights take effect on payment.
- Source files. Whether the layered working files (AI, PSD, INDD or Figma) are handed over, and their price if they are not part of the project fee.
- Final file formats. The delivered formats, such as vector SVG or EPS, a print PDF with bleed and PNG for screen, so the client knows exactly what they received.
- Stock and font licenses. Stock photos, illustrations or fonts bought for the project, at cost with the license type, since the client may need to renew or extend them.
- Project name and deposit. The brand or project name and any deposit already paid, so the client's accounts team can match the balance to the right job.




