graphic design
project basis
if you’re looking for temporary design services for a specific project or to help elevate your business, I am available for hire on a project basis for various services below.
retainer packages
for those needing ongoing premium design support & a creative partner to consult for your business, I offer retainer packages for a set monthly fee. you’ll receive priority access to my time/services as a consistent partner.
which one is right for me?
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in short, here are the main differences:
on project basis, you’ll receive 2 rounds of revisions, and more time can be purchased on an ad-hoc basis, subject to availability.
retainer packages require a 3 month minimum contract, include as many projects and as many revisions needed for a set monthly fee. think subscription but for design services.
what’s included in a retainer package
based on your needs, I will dedicate a certain amount of hours consistently each week to design engaging sales enablement materials and visuals for marketing initiatives to support, elevate, and grow your business–this can be whatever design tasks you brief me on.
the time bought includes as many rounds of amends as required. if you’d like to add additional weekly hours, we can adjust our contract accordingly.
investing in your business in this way can give you hours of your time back so you can do the work you truly want to do.
digital materials
presentations, pitch deck templates, advertising, photo editing, canva/social media templates, custom graphics for social media, email, blogs, ebooks, newsletters, podcasts, etc.
brand awareness
brand development – applying logos, colors, and design elements consistently across digital and print assets, digital or print ads, expanding visual assets
website
landing pages, micro sites, web maintenance, custom visual graphics, photo editing, blog management [does not include copywriting]
lettering + illustration
custom prints, album art, book covers, podcast art, blog graphics, web visuals, swag (t-shirts, mugs, hats, totes, stickers, etc)
print collateral
publications, pitch decks, direct mailers, advertising, brochures, event materials, signage, hand outs, one-pagers, conference booths, and more.
consultations
meetings with you & your team to review projects or helping you brainstorm design projects, marketing ideas, or campaigns for brand awareness and business growth.
is a graphic design retainer right for my business?
a design retainer is ideal if you have ongoing design needs, but you want to keep your own time & energy focused on other areas of your business. if you need regular website updates, marketing materials, or design support for new campaigns, this may be a great option for you.
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a graphic design retainer contract is a formal agreement between a designer & a business, outlining the scope of design services provided over a specific period.
this ensures that you have dedicated resources for ongoing design work, and it is designed to offer flexibility & consistency for businesses looking for long-term design support.
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the duration of the agreement can vary based on the scope of work & your business requirements.
typically, retainers are a minimum of 3 months at a time, ensuring stability & long-term collaboration. I am open to discuss contract durations options based on your needs.
businesses that commit to longer-term graphic design retainer contracts may receive a discounted rate. the longer the agreement, the more flexibility and cost savings I can provide.
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a notice period of 30 days is required.
if you’re unsure about the commitment, we can discuss shorter-term agreements to help you assess our partnership before signing a longer-term contract.
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you’ll pay a discounted rate compared to my normal hourly rate
receive professional design without the overhead costs of an employee
ensures your brand looks dynamic, elevated, and cohesive across all digital touch points & print materials.
ongoing access to a trusted design expert & high-quality designs for new campaigns, updates, or ad-hoc projects that align with your brand’s vision.
you’ll gain a long-term relationship with a designer who knows your brand, ensuring consistent & reliable work. hiring a freelancer for each project means starting from scratch, which can take more time for onboarding & result in inconsistent quality.
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unused hours expire at the end of each week. this is to ensure that we can allocate time for your projects each week and plan the workload accordingly.
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the a monthly fee can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the number of hours & services included.
you may want 8 hours of design work per week for a set fee toward routine maintenance while others may want 18 hours per month for more extensive services. we will work together to tailor the package to your needs.
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additional costs like stock photography, fonts, subscriptions, AI usage/assets
web design, re-design, or migration
social media management eg. posting
logo or brand [re]design
copywriting