Design work ships in phases — concepts, refinement, final files — and the invoice should read the same way. This template arrives itemized like a real brand project, ready to reshape into yours.
Yes — 50% up front is standard for fixed-fee projects, with the balance at delivery. It commits the client and funds the work. Note the schedule in the terms so the invoice and the agreement match.
A pre-agreed charge if the project is cancelled after work begins — commonly 25 to 50% of the remaining fee, on top of phases already completed. Agree on it before starting; invoice it like any other line.
Whatever your contract says — most client work transfers full ownership on final payment, while the designer keeps portfolio rights. Restate it in the invoice terms so the handover moment is documented.
Fixed fee suits defined deliverables like a logo or a brand system; hourly suits open-ended or ongoing work. Many designers mix them on one invoice — fixed phases plus an hourly line for extras, exactly like this template's example.