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Do you need ongoing design work, marketing materials or social media/website management support?

My design retainer program is just that! It's like having a dedicated designer in your back pocket (during business hours, of course). As a monthly retainer client, you’ll enjoy consistent branding, peace of mind, and priority access for all your ongoing marketing and design needs.



How does a design retainer work?

Think of it as a monthly subscription to my design services

At the start of each month, you’ll reserve a set number of design hours by paying upfront—securing your spot on my schedule. This setup is perfect for ongoing needs like social media graphics, minor website updates, marketing materials, and more. It ensures you get high-quality design work without the stress of fluctuating fees or unpredictable deadlines.


Depending on the package you choose, I’ll block out the corresponding hours in my calendar and plan my workload around your needs. As a retainer client, you’ll receive both priority scheduling and a discounted rate for committing in advance.

Hiring me on a monthly retainer is for you if...

  • You have a variety of design and marketing needs on a monthly basis.
  • Your inbox is consistently flooded with the same questions and it’s taking up too much of your valuable time
  • You have an overworked staff member taking on a second role as marketing coordinator because hiring another employee doesn’t fit in the budget
  • Despite offering a quality product or service, your business isn’t growing
  • Your designer is heading out on leave. How do you find someone to temporarily step in?

What are the details of the Retainer program?

  • The retainer program is only for clients who already have their basic brand guidelines and logo complete, new logo designs do not fall under this program.
  • A minimum 3-month commitment is required.
  • A set number of hours is allocated each month for your projects. Please see the pricing below to get a better sense of the average price ranges that will be based on your project needs.
  • Payment will be due on the 1st of each month, for the month ahead.
  • Unused retainer hours will expire at the end of each month, they do not roll over, as that would defeat the purpose of a project retainer.
  • I will let you know if we are running close to hitting your monthly hours. If additional time is needed for the month, you will be made aware before committing to pay extra.

What type of design work falls into the RetAINER PROGRAM

Social Media

Digital Materials

Print Materials

Pinterest management, Instagram post templates, story templates, social media scheduling, social media graphics, Facebook and Instagram ads, and more…

Print Materials

Digital Materials

Print Materials

Need help creating brochures, flyers, business cards, stationery, newsletters, and more… No problem!

Digital Materials

Digital Materials

Digital Materials

email templates, blog and website banners, digital advertisements, and other web elements...

Web Maintenance

Additional Services

Digital Materials

Content, graphics, and web maintenance. Currently for GoDaddy, Canva, and Showit websites only.

Additional Services

Additional Services

Additional Services

Not sure exactly what you need? Or don’t see a service above — please feel free to make requests to see if it falls under the program.

RETAINER PACKAGES

Mini

300

  • Up to 15 hours per month
  • Average 3 hours / week
  • 20% Discount (You save $75)

Up to 5 unused hours roll over to the following month within the contract

Basic

400

  • Up to 20 hours per month
  • Average 5 hours / week
  • 20% Discount (You save $100)

Up to 5 unused hours roll over to the following month within the contract

Deluxe

750

  • Up to 40 hours per month
  • Average 10 hours / week
  • 25% Discount (You save $250)

Up to 5 unused hours roll over to the following month within the contract

Premium

1125

  • Up to 60 hours per month
  • Average 15 hours / week
  • 25% Discount (You save $375)

Up to 5 unused hours roll over to the following month within the contract

A retainer fee is a monthly design fee that is paid at the beginning of the month. Essentially, you’re paying for time verses a specific service. Based on the retainer package you select, I will block out my schedule with the appropriate amount of hours each month and plan my workload accordingly.

ADDITIONAL A LA CARTE Pricing

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Photography

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Website Design

Graphic Design

Website Design


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