Consistency
You will enjoy the creative consistency of using a single Designer for all your marketing needs. Our work considers your reputation, and presents your business or organization in the best light. If you work with a different designer for each part of your branding and marketing visuals, you could end up with a jumbled mix of design styles, ideas, and—unfortunately—quality. That could, at best, dilute your branding so it isn’t as effective (or awesome) as it could be. Or at worst, it could be a confusing mess that repels customers. With consistency of style and quality across all your branding materials, it positions your brand to be effective and memorable. Plus it attracts loyal customers and, we know you really like this part, it makes your competitors jealous of how awesome you are.
Customization
Whether you need a graphic designer for minor monthly updates, or you have a major project coming up that requires a week or two each month, we work with you to develop a plan for your needs.
Rollover Hours
Along with securing a lower rate and the convenience of monthly billing, unused hours may be carried forward to future months (however must be used prior to determined end date). With the monthly Design Retainer service, we become an extension of your business and you will have the resources available to get your graphic design done well without added employee costs. Consider the time and money saved when employing an in-house designer: Full-Time Salary (current national average is $88,001 according to a glassdoor.com salaries report.), Benefits Package (medical insurance, dental, vision, etc.), Overhead and workspace (office, expensive hardware and software, and payroll), vacation, sick leaves, and more. The cost of employing a full-time designer can put an unnecessary strain on your bottom line.
Simpler Budgeting
When you have a retainer, it can simplify your budgeting. You pay a fixed amount each month, quarter, or year. It is regular and it is predictable. Unlike with sporadic one-off projects, you know exactly what you will be paying and when, so you can stay organized and plan out your budget. Normally each new design project tends to come with their own quote, contract, invoice—that’s an awful lot of documents to keep track of. With an ongoing package, there is less paperwork to deal with. Once the package is set up, you’re probably just looking at one invoice per month. Yay!
Accountability
You will receive a monthly overview of the work created, the time used, and retainer balance. A regular monthly or weekly call can be arranged to allow us to discuss your account, address your upcoming design needs, and go through the status of ongoing projects.
Direct Access
In addition to the regular calls to discuss your account, a secured Google Drive or Dropbox will be set up where you can review or download your requested work.
