Scope
Describe deliverables in detail (file types, resolutions, page counts), acceptance criteria, and any exclusions to prevent scope creep during the project lifecycle.
A clear Design Package Agreement protects both parties by documenting scope, deliverables, timelines, payment milestones, and IP ownership. It reduces disputes, clarifies change-order procedures, and supports enforceability if performance or payment issues arise.
The agreement is used by individual designers, creative agencies, clients, and procurement teams to formalize design engagements before work begins.
Parties should ensure the signer has authority to bind the organization and that the agreement is signed and dated before services commence.
Describe deliverables in detail (file types, resolutions, page counts), acceptance criteria, and any exclusions to prevent scope creep during the project lifecycle.
List milestones with dates or timeframes, review cycles, and client response windows; tie payments to milestone completion to align incentives.
State total fees, deposit amounts, invoicing cadence, late payment interest, and expense reimbursement to avoid billing disputes.
Specify whether rights transfer on final payment, include licensing terms for pre-existing materials, and address moral rights or attribution requirements.
Provide a written process for scope changes: how to request, estimate time/cost impacts, and obtain mutual written approval before proceeding.
Define termination rights, notice periods, payment for work performed, and procedures for returning or retaining work-in-progress and client materials.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Field | Require signer initials and signature |
| Date Field | Auto-populate with signer date |
| Conditional Fields | Show fields only when certain options selected |
| Routing Order | Set signers to sequential or parallel as needed |
Ensure the chosen eSignature platform supports the document formats and authentication methods you require.
Verify platform security features (TLS/AES encryption, audit trails) and any industry-specific compliance (for example HIPAA BAA) before storing sensitive client data.
Tim Martin needed remote sign-off on renovation renderings to meet a closing deadline.
Brian Fitzgibbons implemented standardized design packages for multiple startups to reduce review cycles.
Client must sign or reject within 14 days to secure rate and start date
Deposit payable within 7 days of countersignature to begin work
Designer delivers initial concepts within 21 business days of deposit
Client returns feedback within 5 business days for each revision round
Final sign-off and final payment due within 10 business days of delivery
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Premium) | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA required) | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |