Brand new here, I’ve been in school for graphic design for a bit, and last week I lost my job out of nowhere. I wasn’t really prepared to make the transition from my restaurant work to my graphic work but in a wild turn of events a connection linked me up with a possible client.
I agreed to do a mock-up for them since I don’t have much a portfolio to show them… but I really have no idea how to structure pay and what type of timeline is normal for a website project.
Any help or advice is appreciated and apologies if this is a redundant post
The biggest issue I’ve seen over the years with new developers is the lack of a contract that describes what they will do, for how much money. It’s all fun and happy while the relationship is going well, and then so often it turns into a mess when there’s a disagreement on what the work was really going to be. So my #1 suggestion is to have a signed contract with the customer that outlines everything.
I’d be happy to send you my contract template if you pm me your email.
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I’m sorry to hear about your job loss, but it’s great that you have a potential client for a graphic design project. To structure pay and set a timeline, first, understand the project scope by discussing the client’s requirements. Decide if you want to charge hourly or a fixed project fee, keeping in mind your skills and project complexity. Estimate the time needed for each task to provide an accurate quote, and communicate this along with a proposed timeline to your client. Be transparent about your process and ensure both parties are on the same page to build a successful freelance relationship. Good luck!