SERVICES & LICENSING

I offer original artwork for albums, EPs and singles, merch design and editable visual templates for metal releases - commissioned separately or developed as one connected package.

Every project is quoted individually based on the scope of work, final deliverables and intended use.

ONE RELEASE. ONE VISUAL DIRECTION.

An album cover, merch design and online campaign visuals all have different jobs.

They can be commissioned separately or developed together from one approved visual direction. Each output is then designed for its own specific purpose.

A shared creative foundation also reduces duplicated work, which means a connected package can be more cost-effective than commissioning the same services separately.

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SERVICES

ALBUM / SINGLE ARTWORK

Original artwork created for a specific album, EP or single.

The goal is to find the main visual face of the release and translate the atmosphere, themes and character of the music into a strong image.

The service includes visual direction development, concept proposals and final artwork prepared for the agreed use.

Artwork is normally delivered without complex typography or complete packaging. If the band logo and release title are provided in advance, the composition can be developed with their placement in mind. Simple placement of the supplied logo or title can also be agreed.

Logo design or redesign can be added as a separate service within the same project.

Complete CD, vinyl or booklet layouts, custom lettering and extensive typographic work are not included in this service.

MERCH DESIGN

Artwork created specifically for an agreed merchandise use.

Composition, readability and level of detail are adapted to how the design will work on the final product. A merch design is therefore not simply an album cover transferred or cropped onto a shirt.

Album artwork can be designed from the beginning for easier adaptation to merchandise. This requires both uses to be considered during the composition stage and may involve reasonable compromises.

The exact deliverables, products and scope of the merch licence will be defined in the project offer.

If artwork was originally commissioned only as an album cover, merchandise use is not automatically included.

SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATE PACKAGE

A set of editable PSD templates for communicating a release, merchandise or campaign.

Depending on the agreed scope, the package can include formats for feed posts, stories or reel covers, headers and banners.

The band, label or marketing team can add and update text, dates and other information within the templates.

This is not social media management, copywriting or the ongoing production of finished posts. Animation and video are not included in this service.

RELEASE VISUAL PACKAGE

A connected visual package for one release or project.

The Release Visual Package combines at least two main services developed from one shared visual direction, for example:

Album Artwork + Merch Design

The advantage is one brief, one approved direction and less duplicated creative work.

The cover, merchandise and online assets are developed as individual parts of the same release rather than as unrelated commissions.

The package can simplify coordination, reduce the need for late reworking and create more usable assets from one creative foundation. Its price can therefore be more cost-effective than commissioning the same services separately.

It is not an unlimited all-inclusive package. The exact deliverables, formats, products and licensed uses will always be defined in the project offer.

EXISTING ARTWORK LICENSING

Selected finished artworks from the Face of Thunder gallery can be licensed for a music release, merchandise or promotional use.

This can be a suitable option when time is limited or when an existing image already matches the atmosphere and needs of the band.

The advantage is that the client can see exactly what they will receive from the beginning - without the uncertainty involved in developing an entirely new image.

The licence scope and any required adaptations are agreed individually according to the intended use.

LICENSING OPTIONS

Creating artwork and using artwork are two different things.

The service defines what will be created. The licence defines where and how it can be used.

The exact licence scope will always be stated in the project offer and agreement.

STANDARD LICENSE

A licence for one specific release.

It normally includes digital use, use on agreed physical formats and basic promotion connected to that release.
This can include streaming platforms, Bandcamp, YouTube, CD, vinyl, cassette and basic online communication.

Merchandise use is not automatically included.
If the band is planning a digital-only release or needs to reduce the price, the licence can be limited to digital use. Physical formats can be added later through a licence extension.

EXTENDED LICENSE

An extended licence for the release, promotion and agreed merchandise use.

It can include specific agreed products such as T-shirts, hoodies, patches, posters or flags.
The project offer will state which products and designs are covered and whether the licence applies to merchandise for a specific release, a tour or broader band use.

An Extended License does not automatically include unlimited use on all future products.

UNLIMITED LICENSE

The broadest licence for long-term use of the artwork within the music, merchandise, promotion and related activities of one specific band.

It may be suitable when an artwork, mascot, symbol or visual motif becomes a long-term part of the band’s visual world.
The exact scope is agreed individually and can include broader use across releases, merchandise, tour promotion, social media, the band’s website or web shop.

An Unlimited License does not make the client the author of the work. It does not allow the artwork to be sold as a standalone asset or provided to unrelated third parties.

HOW PRICING WORKS

Every project is quoted individually.
The price mainly depends on:

- the complexity of the concept, composition and level of detail,
- the number of final deliverables and formats,
- the intended use and licence scope,
- merchandise use and exclusivity,
- the deadline,
- required adaptations and additional elements.

A smaller scope can mean a lower price.

A project can be limited to digital use, fewer deliverables, a simpler visual solution or the licensing of an existing artwork.

Broader use, merchandise, exclusivity, urgent deadlines and additional deliverables increase the price.

A lower price does not mean receiving the same scope for less money. It means a more focused scope based on what the band actually needs at that time.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND LIMITS

Depending on the needs of the project, additional services can include:

- logo design or redesign,
- additional formats and merchandise products,
- tour merchandise,
- additional social media templates,
- a simple short animation or video,
- colour separation for screen printing,
- licence extensions.

Face of Thunder does not provide complete CD or vinyl packaging layouts, booklet design, social media management, copywriting, print production, fulfilment or ongoing communication with manufacturers.

The exact project content will always be defined in the project offer.

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

1. INQUIRY

The client provides basic information about the release, required services, intended use, deadline and budget.

2. SCOPE & OFFER

Based on the inquiry, I recommend the appropriate project scope, final deliverables, licence, price and timeframe.

3. DEPOSIT & VISUAL DIRECTION

Once the offer is approved and the deposit is paid, the visual direction is explored and developed.

4. DEVELOPMENT & REVISIONS

The approved direction is developed into the agreed final deliverables.

5. DELIVERY & LICENCE

After final approval and full payment, the final files are delivered and the agreed licence becomes active.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I commission only one service?

Yes. Album artwork, merch design and social media templates can all be commissioned separately.

Can I use album artwork on merchandise?

Only if merchandise use is included in the licence.
An album cover does not automatically include the right to use the same artwork on T-shirts or other products.

Can the project be adjusted to a smaller budget?

Yes.
The scope can be limited to digital use, fewer deliverables, a simpler visual solution or the licensing of an existing artwork.

Do I receive the copyright to the artwork?

No.
Under Slovak law, the author’s copyright cannot be transferred. The client receives a licence for the agreed use, which can be set up with a very broad or exclusive scope depending on the needs of the project.

Can I license an existing artwork?

Yes.
Selected existing artworks can be licensed according to the intended use and the needs of the project.