Free Brand Strategist Invoice Template

What is a Brand Strategist invoice?

A brand strategist invoice covers strategic consultancy work developing a brand's positioning, identity, messaging, and market strategy. Brand strategists work upstream of design, defining who the brand is for, what it stands for, and how it should be communicated. Deliverables include brand audits, competitor analysis, positioning frameworks, messaging hierarchies, brand guidelines, naming work, and tone-of-voice documents. Brand strategy projects are typically fixed-price, with a discovery phase, a strategy development phase, and a delivery phase. Workshop facilitation is a key part of brand strategy work and is often invoiced separately from the written deliverables.

What to include on a Brand Strategist invoice

• Client name and project name
• Project phase
• Deliverables (audit, positioning document, guidelines)
• Workshop facilitation hours
• Research and competitor analysis
• Fixed project fee or day rate applied
• Milestone payment reference
• VAT if applicable
• Payment terms

Common brand strategist invoice line items

How to invoice as a brand strategist

Invoice at project milestones: 30% upfront, 40% at strategy presentation, 30% on final delivery. For day-rate consulting, invoice weekly or bi-weekly with a brief description of work.