Contractor/Freelancer Brief Creator

Create a project brief for a [TYPE OF CONTRACTOR] I'm hiring.

Project overview:
- What I need done: [DESCRIPTION]
- Why I need it: [BUSINESS PURPOSE]
- Deadline: [DATE]
- Budget: [AMOUNT OR RANGE]

Project details:
- Specific deliverables: [LIST EXACTLY WHAT I WANT]
- Quality standards: [WHAT "GOOD" LOOKS LIKE]
- Examples of work I like: [REFERENCES OR LINKS]
- Examples of what I don't want: [IF APPLICABLE]
- Brand guidelines: [IF RELEVANT]

Create a comprehensive brief including:

1. Project Overview (1-2 paragraphs)
2. Scope of Work (detailed deliverables list)
3. Timeline and Milestones
   - Key dates and checkpoints
   - Review/revision rounds included
4. Technical Requirements
   - File formats, specifications, tools
5. Brand/Style Guidelines (if applicable)
6. Communication Expectations
   - How often to check in
   - Preferred communication channel
   - Response time expectations
7. Revision Policy
   - Number of revision rounds
   - What constitutes a revision vs. new work
8. Payment Terms
   - Payment schedule (deposit, milestones, final)
   - Payment method
9. Ownership and Rights
   - Who owns the final work
   - Usage rights

Also include:
- Questions to ask the contractor before hiring
- Red flags during the project
- How to evaluate the final deliverable