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What is a Retainer?
If your brand needs regular design work, a retainer is the perfect way to have a dedicated designer on hand, ready to bring your ideas to life consistently. With a monthly retainer, you’ll receive a set number of hours at a fixed rate, which you can use for workbooks, pitch decks, lookbooks, flyers, social media graphics, podcast & youtube covers, and other everyday design needs—ensuring your brand stays visually cohesive without the hassle of hiring in-house.
This service is designed for brands that already have a complete visual identity—so if your branding is set and you just need ongoing design support, this is for you. Retainers offer a more structured and streamlined way to work together, skipping the project-by-project negotiations and allowing for a smooth, efficient workflow.
This agreement does not cover larger-scale projects like branding, packaging, campaigns, or creative direction, which require a more in-depth process. If you’re looking for high-quality, reliable design support with total flexibility, this is the way to go.
How It Works:
We’ll determine a set number of hours based on your needs, starting at 10 hours per month. Here’s how it often looks in terms of workload and timelines:
Monthly Planning:
At the start of each month, clients share their design needs. High-priority tasks are tackled in the first two weeks, with hours reserved for last-minute projects or revisions.
Weekly Planning:
If you prefer weekly support, you can send over each week’s tasks at the start, and I’ll make sure they’re turned around promptly within that same week.
*This setup is designed to be flexible. I track hours transparently—if you exceed your time, we can adjust the workload next month or discuss increasing your retainer. If you’re not using all your hours, I’ll flag it so we can reassess or shift to ad-hoc work.
The Benefits:
Consistency:
Keep your brand looking cohesive with ongoing design support from someone who knows your vision and refines it over time.
Priority Access:
Enjoy priority scheduling, ensuring your projects are always completed on time.
Flexibility:
Retainer hours can be used however you need, without the hassle of creating new agreements for every request.
Cost-Effective:
A fixed rate simplifies budgeting and is consistent month-to-month.
Creative Partnership:
Gain a trusted creative partner invested in the long-term growth and success of your brand.
Retainer Pricing:
Retainer packages start at 10 hours per month and go up to 40 hours per month. I currently have space for just one more client at the higher-hour tier; because, as much as I’d love to, I can’t stretch the day beyond 24 hours!
The retainer can be tailored to fit your specific needs, ensuring you have the design support necessary to elevate your brand consistently.
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10 hours per month
2.5 hours per week
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20 hours per month
5 hours per week
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LIMITED AVAILABILITY
30 hours per month
7.5 hours per week
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LIMITED AVAILABILITY
40 hours per month
10 hours per week
OTHER SERVICES
OTHER SERVICES
Looking for less of a commitment? I also offer one-off services, including full branding, editorial, packaging design, website design, and general creative support. Perfect for when you need a creative boost—without the monthly commitment!
Let’s chat?
Want to collaborate or chat about rates? Shoot me an email, and I'll get back to you soon!