Use our free template when you want a graphic design agency (or freelancer) to improve the aesthetics of your products and services. This freelance graphic design contract template serves as a legally-binding document between a freelancer and a client.I've never made a contract or been paid before, so I'm not quite sure how to draw up a contract. What should I include? A proposal is a detailed project document that defines the scope of work, the process, the schedule, and the total price (usually in the form of a fixed fee).