i am a graphic artist just starting out, what should i charge for a 33 page brochure?

Answer 1

There is a large variation of pricing for such a project. Aside from the services rendered (your hours on it), you'll also want to keep in mind how it is going to be produced. You may want to get quotes from a printer on how it is to be produced. thiungs to consider:

Binding
Size
Paper Stock (finish and weight)
Printing process (digital or offset)
Inks (BW, CMYK, Spot colors, etc.)
Quantity.

As for your hours, you should establish how long you think the job will take, epsecially if there is photo editing required for the job. Take into account how fickle/demanding your client will be. Also, if they are a more prolific business, see what else you can squeeze out of them. Small businesses will try to talk you down. I would suggest charging between 15 and 20 dollars an hour in general, but if the scope and client are large, you may be able to push to 25. Plan on about 25 to 30 hours for the quote (once again, depending on production work involved), and remember to include any other costs such as stock photography or typefaces bought specifically for the job.

One more thing: You can't have a 33 page brochure. It needs to be a multiple of 4, (i.e. 32 or 36) including inside/outside covers, Unless it is wire/spiral bound, in which case it would be a multiple of 2.

On a side note: think about joining AIGA, they have great resources for freelance design professionals.

Good luck!

Answer 2

as you have 33 pages pick out bit by bit each page and see how long you have spent on each one and make a charge depending on how you like it or do a survey to a range of people and get them to look at the brochure and make an estimate of how much you should sell it for and if they would buy it. Do it to about 100 people but if you want a more accurate amount you should then do it to more people. After you have done your survey make an average on everyone's estimate on how much it should go for and you should sell it for a price around that.

Answer 3

The graphic artists in my area charge between $20 and $30 per hour, depending on the project. You may want to consider charging a little less because you are just starting out and it may take you a little longer to finish a project than a more experienced designer. You don't want to scare off your clients with the higher price.

Answer 4

I only charge 25 an hour. But I live in a small town so you could go way higher. I base it on how much time it will take me to do the project and what all I have to do (go take pictures, etc.)
I hope this helps good luck.

Answer 5

The best rule is T/M (Time and Materials). if the brochure is going to take you 30hr. then you need to multiply that for your hourly rate.
One trick is to call other graphic shop and request a price for the work. Smart ah!

Answer 6

Charge hourly, or per page. Call your local graphic designers, and see what they going rate is in the area.

Answer 7

50 Rubles