Employment Graphic Designer Agreement

Employment Graphic Designer Agreement

Agreement Date:

Parties

Position and Duties

Position Title:    Department:

Reporting Manager:    Anticipated Start Date:

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary (annual): $    Pay Schedule:

Employee Eligible for Overtime:    Benefits Eligible Date:

Location, Hours & Equipment

Work Location:

Typical Work Hours:

Intellectual Property, Confidentiality and Work for Hire

Employee acknowledges and agrees that all work product, designs, artwork, source files, concepts, deliverables and tangible or intangible materials created, developed or prepared by Employee during the term of employment which relate to Employer's business or actual or demonstrably anticipated projects shall be considered work made for hire and shall be the exclusive property of Employer. To the extent any such work product does not qualify as work made for hire, Employee hereby irrevocably assigns to Employer all worldwide right, title and interest in and to such work product, including but not limited to copyrights, moral rights to the extent assignable, trade secret rights and other intellectual property rights.

Employee will execute and deliver such further documents and take such further actions as Employer may reasonably request to effectuate the foregoing assignment.

Restrictive Covenants (If Applicable)

Non-Solicitation: For a period of following termination, Employee will not directly solicit Employer's active clients with whom Employee worked on behalf of Employer during the last 12 months of employment.

Non-Competition: Employee acknowledges that a narrow non-competition restriction may be necessary to protect legitimate business interests. Any non-competition obligation will be limited in scope, duration, and geography and must be separately set forth and agreed in writing where enforceable under applicable law.

Termination

Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, except as otherwise provided in a written agreement signed by both parties. Employer may terminate for cause for gross misconduct, material breach of this Agreement, willful violation of policies, or material theft or fraud.

Return of Property & Post-Termination Obligations

Upon termination Employee shall promptly return all Employer property including but not limited to computers, external drives, client materials, prototypes, and any copies of Confidential Information. Employee's obligations under confidentiality and assignment provisions shall survive termination.

Background Checks, References & Authorizations

Employee authorizes Employer to contact prior employers and references and to obtain background checks, credit checks where job-related, and verification of education or certifications as permitted by law. By signing below Employee consents to such inquiries.

Authorization to Conduct Background Check:

Employment History (Most Recent)

Education & Training

References

Legal Disclosures & Acknowledgements

At-Will Employment: Employee acknowledges that, unless expressly modified in a separate written agreement signed by both parties, employment with Employer is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Employer does not unlawfully discriminate and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to protected classifications under applicable law.

Applicant Certification & Authorizations

I certify that all information provided in connection with my employment is true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission may result in discipline up to and including termination. I authorize the Employer to verify any statements contained herein and to contact prior employers, references, and educational institutions.

Certification Acknowledged:

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