Invoice clients for brochures, packaging design, and print-ready artwork. Track projects and get paid on time with Tidybill.
A print designer invoice covers fees for creating print-ready artwork and layouts for physical media including brochures, flyers, catalogues, packaging, posters, and signage. Print design work involves more than visual layout — it requires accurate colour management (CMYK), bleed and trim setup, font embedding, and preparing printer-ready PDF files to specific press specifications. Because errors in print files can be costly to correct once a print run begins, clients depend on print designers to get the technical setup right. Invoices should clearly distinguish design fees from any print production costs if the designer is managing the print buying process. Separating design and print costs protects the designer from liability for print supplier issues.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Brochure Design (per 8 pages) | £400 - £1,200 | per project |
| Flyer or Leaflet Design | £150 - £400 | per design |
| Poster Design | £200 - £600 | per design |
| Catalogue Layout (per page) | £40 - £100 | per page |
| Packaging Design | £600 - £2,500 | per project |
| Print-Ready File Preparation & Preflight | £80 - £200 | per project |
Separate design fees from print production costs on your invoice. If you are managing the print buying (ordering from a printer on the client's behalf), pass through print costs at actual supplier price or with a clearly stated markup (e.g. 15%). Always invoice design work before placing a print order. Net 14 to Net 30 depending on client type. For annual contracts with multiple print runs, a retainer arrangement invoiced monthly or quarterly is efficient for both parties.