Design Retainer
If your business is starting to feel like it constantly needs design work, from social campaigns and marketing materials to event print, packaging and product launches, a design retainer simply makes things easier.
Instead of starting from scratch or searching for a new designer every time something comes up, you have me on hand each month to keep things moving and create design that feels consistent and aligned with your brand.
No chasing quotes. No repeating your brand story every time. Just reliable design support when you need it.
A design retainer is a monthly arrangement where you have a set amount of my time reserved each month.
Think of it less like buying hours and more like having a designer who already understands your business, your brand and how you like things done.
It keeps everything simple, consistent and moving forward without starting from scratch every time something comes up.
A design retainer is ideal if your business regularly needs design support but doesn't need a full-time designer. It works particularly well if you:
- need design support on a regular basis
- are growing and struggling to keep up with content
- want consistency across everything they put out
- are tired of bouncing between freelancers or agencies
- aren't ready to hire an in-house designer
If you have found yourself thinking we just need someone who can handle this for us regularly, this will probably feel familiar.
Your retainer can be used across branding, print, digital design and illustration, whether it's a social media campaign, updated website graphics, a product launch or a pull-up banner for an event.
If it supports your brand or helps you market your business better, it will usually fit within the retainer.
We will agree a monthly retainer package that suits your needs.
Each month:
- your design time is allocated at the start
- you send over requests as they come up
- I schedule and complete the work throughout the month
- I keep you updated as we go
It stays flexible while giving you consistent support.
Consitency
Your brand stays consistent across every project, helping create a recognisable identity wherever customers see it.
Faster turnaround
Less explaining and less back and forth. I already understand your business, so work can move quickly and smoothly.
Priority access
Your design time is already reserved each month, so you're not waiting in a queue behind ad hoc projects.
Built for the long term
The longer we work together, the better I understand your business, making every project quicker, more consistent and easier to deliver.
Not sure yet
Not every business needs a retainer, and that's absolutely fine. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit, let's have a chat. I'll happily point you in the right direction, even if that's not a monthly retainer.
Thinking about a design retainer?
If you'd like to chat about working together or check availability, I'd love to hear from you.
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