designhelpplease
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Hi there,
I work for a local furniture company and design everything from brochures, newspaper adverts to elements for products. I was asked to design 20 Clock Faces a few months ago. I designed them specifically to the Dial dimensions given to me and packaged them, used outlines and sent PDF copies like requested.
However, months down the line - with very little communication on their part and failing to get back to me with my queries/failing to test print the colour for me - I've received an email requesting all the Ai files. My manager asked me to re-design each Dial with lots of detail/texture and his new Brand logo - the clocks usually come with very basic B/W Dials! (So this was a custom order) I was already concerned on the copyright issues because no contract was in place to protect my work or the brand name being used or distributed. The clocks will be retailing from £200-£300. If the manufacturer is demanding I send over the original files and refusing to print without them, I'm afraid my boss will give me no option but to hand them over so they get made.
I'm a Junior designer in my first full-time position and would really appreciate some advice on my rights and what should do.
Thank-you
I work for a local furniture company and design everything from brochures, newspaper adverts to elements for products. I was asked to design 20 Clock Faces a few months ago. I designed them specifically to the Dial dimensions given to me and packaged them, used outlines and sent PDF copies like requested.
However, months down the line - with very little communication on their part and failing to get back to me with my queries/failing to test print the colour for me - I've received an email requesting all the Ai files. My manager asked me to re-design each Dial with lots of detail/texture and his new Brand logo - the clocks usually come with very basic B/W Dials! (So this was a custom order) I was already concerned on the copyright issues because no contract was in place to protect my work or the brand name being used or distributed. The clocks will be retailing from £200-£300. If the manufacturer is demanding I send over the original files and refusing to print without them, I'm afraid my boss will give me no option but to hand them over so they get made.
I'm a Junior designer in my first full-time position and would really appreciate some advice on my rights and what should do.
Thank-you