An invoice serves as a legally enforceable agreement between you and your clients. Creating a clear, accurate invoice demonstrates your professionalism and helps you get paid faster. An effective graphic design invoice should include the following information:

• Graphic designer’s first name, last name, and contact information
• Name of the client or company that commissioned the work
• Date of the invoice and an invoice reference number
• Project name or identifier along with details of what the project entailed
• Dates the design was requested and submitted
• Due date of the payment and all acceptable payment methods
• Timesheets during the design process, if requested by the client

If the invoice is for a portion of a larger project, include a statement in the invoice detailing the balance of the budget remaining and when the final client invoicing will occur. With a template from Invoice Ninja, you can get back to doing what you do best—creating stunning designs.