Graphic Designer Invoice Example

A worked graphic designer invoice with realistic line items Australian graphic design businesses charge every day. Use it as a reference or create your own compliant PDF instantly.

Tax Invoice
Your Design Studio
ABN 11 222 333 444
INV-2026-0042
Issued 15 May 2026
Due 22 May 2026
Bill to: Sample Client Pty Ltd · 50% deposit on commencement, balance due on final delivery
Description Qty Rate Amount
Logo design — 3 concepts, 2 revisions 1 $1500.00 $1500.00
Brand guidelines document 1 $600.00 $600.00
Stationery design (business card, letterhead) 1 $450.00 $450.00
File preparation and delivery 1 $100.00 $100.00
Subtotal: $2650.00
GST (10%): $265.00
Total: $2915.00

Bank transfer or credit card. Final files released upon receipt of full payment.

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Your business
Bill to (client)
Invoice details
Line items
Description Qty Unit price Tax %
Totals
Payment details
Notes
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Tips

FAQs

Should graphic designers charge GST?

Only if your annual turnover exceeds $75,000. Below that, GST registration is optional. The template handles both cases — just remove the GST line if not registered.

How do I bill for design revisions?

Quote a number of revisions included (typically 2-3 rounds) and an hourly rate for additional revisions. List included revisions in the scope and bill extras as separate line items.

When should I release final files to clients?

After full payment is received. Many designers send a watermarked PDF preview before final payment, then release working files (AI, PSD, source) only after the invoice is paid.

What payment terms work for design work?

50% deposit on commencement and 50% on completion is the industry standard. For retainer clients, monthly upfront billing on the 1st works well.

A practical guide to design billing

Use the template as a starting layout, then replace its example information with the actual agreed work. The details below help you decide what to enter and what to check before sending.

Agree what this invoice covers

Name the design deliverable, included concepts and revision allowance. Separate the design fee from purchased assets, printing or production costs. A new concept after approval is different from a correction inside the agreed revision round; record the distinction before billing extra work.

Give the payer enough context

Include the project name, approved deliverable, milestone and proposal reference. Check the legal billing name and delivery contact against the accepted work. Keep the accepted brief, revision approvals and delivery record available to resolve questions. An invoice records the charge; it does not replace the underlying approval or supporting documents.

Worked design invoice example

The agreed milestone and authorised extra revisions are separately visible. Substitute the actual deliverable, such as a layout, illustration or room scheme. Do not describe a draft as a completed final delivery.

Illustrative amounts in your chosen currency, before tax and payments. These are not recommended rates.
DescriptionQuantityRateAmount
Approved design milestone1650.00650.00
Additional revision hours — approved270.00140.00
Example subtotal790.00

Avoid this billing mistake

Leaving asset licences or production purchases unnamed can make them look like additional design fees. Explain what was purchased and whether it was included in the original scope.

Follow up on the right record

Confirm the approver has accepted the billed stage and the finance contact has the correct reference. Keep ownership and usage terms in the engagement agreement; an invoice description should not silently change them.

Before you send

  • Match the line items and quantities to the accepted scope and approved changes.
  • Check the invoice number, issue date, explicit due date and the project name, approved deliverable, milestone and proposal reference.
  • Apply only the tax treatment relevant to your business and location; check current local requirements if unsure.
  • Keep earlier billing separate from actual payments. Verify the outstanding amount and payment instructions.

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