A design retainer is a monthly partnership that gives your business ongoing access to professional design support. Instead of hiring an in-house designer or sourcing freelancers for each project, a retainer allows you to reserve dedicated design time each month.

Your retainer secures a set amount of design capacity each month. You can submit design requests as needed, and work will be scheduled according to priority and availability.

The retainer fee is paid at the beginning of each month, reserving dedicated time for your business.

Retainer clients can request a wide range of design services, including:

• Marketing materials
• Social media graphics
• Advertisements
• Digital content
• Print design
• Presentation design
• Brand support and updates

If a project falls outside the agreed scope, it will be discussed and quoted separately.

Requests can be submitted via email with a clear description of the project, required sizes, copy, and any relevant reference material.

Providing as much information as possible upfront helps ensure a smooth and efficient design process.

Turnaround times depend on the complexity and volume of requests currently in the queue.

As a general guideline:

• Small tasks: 1–3 business days
• Standard design projects: 3–5 business days
• Larger projects: timelines will be discussed in advance

Priority requests can be accommodated where possible.

Reasonable revisions are included to ensure the final design meets your expectations.

Clear feedback helps keep the process efficient. Extensive redesigns or changes to the original brief may be treated as a new request.

Retainer time is reserved specifically for your business each month and does not roll over to the following month.

This ensures availability and consistent scheduling for all clients.

Yes. As your business grows, your design requirements may evolve. Retainers can be reviewed and adjusted to better suit your workload and priorities.

Retainers are typically structured as an ongoing monthly service. Any minimum commitment period or notice requirements will be outlined in your retainer agreement.

A retainer provides consistent, professional design support without the overhead costs associated with hiring a full-time employee.

You gain the flexibility of an experienced design partner who understands your brand and can support your marketing efforts as your business evolves.