Illustration agencies explain work-for-hire vs project license contracts and how to negotiate better terms
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Tom May
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This article examines the critical differences between work-for-hire and project license contracts for illustrators, featuring insights from two top illustration agencies (Jacky Winter Group and Handsome Frank). It reveals how signing work-for-hire agreements without understanding them can cost illustrators tens of thousands in lost income, and provides actionable negotiation tips to protect creative professionals' rights and earnings.
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Creative BoomIllustration agencies explain work-for-hire vs project license contracts and how to negotiate better termscreativeboom.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledA single contract decision could cost you tens of thousands in lost income over the course of your career.
Most illustrators have signed a work-for-hire agreement without fully understanding it — you're not alone.
What they revealed might shock you, but they also share actionable tips to protect you.
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