Graphic Design Retainer Services
Perfect for businesses who have graphic design needs on a monthly basis, but don't want to hire a full-time designer. Allow us to help you get back to business!
Why choose our retainer program?
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If you know that you will need design services throughout the year, but don't want to hire a full-time designer, our retainer program is for you.
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You receive a discounted rate compared to our normal hourly rate and our a la carte rates.
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You have peace of mind with a guaranteed amount of work each month.
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You pay a set amount each month for the duration of your contract and don't have to worry about fluctuating design fees.
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You get the access to professional designer without the overhead cost of an employee.
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How does it work?
A retainer fee is like a monthly design fee. It is paid upfront each month before work is ordered.
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Based on the retainer package you select, we will dedicate the specified amount of hours each month and plan our workload accordingly. You have peace of mind knowing that you will receive priority, and pre-established amount of work each month, without the worry if other client projects are ahead of you!
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Check out our pricing plans below to see which is a good fit for you and your business needs.
Choose your pricing plan
Basic Retainer
600$Every monthValid for 3 months- 10hrs per month
- Priority service for your projects
- 1 call per month for workload overview
Deluxe Retainer
1,000$Every monthValid for 3 months- 20hrs per month
- Priority service for your projects
- 2 bi-weekly calls for workload overview
Premium Retainer
2,200$Every monthValid for 3 months- 40hrs per month
- Priority service for your projects
- Weekly calls for workload overview
Graphic Design Retainer Guidelines:
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3 month minimum commitment. At the end of 3 months, we will re-evalaute the program to ensure the number of hours are fitting your business needs. After that, we can move to 6, 9, or 12 month commitments.
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Each retainer includes a set number of hours per week. Overage in hours each week will be billed at the standard hourly rate of $50 per hour.
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Unused hours expire at the end of each week. This is to ensure that I can allocate time for your projects each week and plan my workload accordingly.
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You will get an invoice on the first day of each month. Invoice will include the monthly retainer rate for that month and any additional charges from previous month.
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What type of services can be used in the Graphic Designer Retainer programs?
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Print Materials – sales sheets, direct mailers, brochures, event programs, signage
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Digital Materials – email templates, social media graphics, blog banners, and other web graphics
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Ad Design - print and web ads
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Services do not include additional costs like stock photography & fonts
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Additional services are available upon request.
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Please note: Services do not include logo design or full website creation. Those items will be billed at hourly rate of $50 per hour.
I would like to proceed, what do I do next?
1. Contact me.
We will set up a 30-minute phone call so we can hear more about your project and learn all about your business and goals. We’ll review your business needs and upcoming projects.
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2. First payment.
Once the paperwork is completed and the first retainer fee is paid, we will discuss all your projects needed for the month and get to work! Prior to the 2nd month, we will have a phone call to review the next month’s priorities.
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3. Repeat
We will repeat the process each month for the remainder of the program you selected.
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4. Reevaluate.
At the end of your contract, we will review the program to see if you want to adjust the number of hours reserved each month before signing again.