Monthly Design Retainer – Ongoing Creative Support for Small Businesses

Monthly Design Retainer 

Your go-to designer — without the full-time hire.

My Monthly Design Retainer gives you reliable, ongoing access to creative support so your brand stays cohesive, intentional, and aligned as you grow. Think of it as having a trusted creative partner who already knows your business, your goals, and your vision.

Who This is For 

This retainer is a great fit if you:

• Are a small business owner, founder, or creative entrepreneur

• Need consistent design support month-to-month

• Are tired of starting from scratch with a new designer every time

• Want your brand and marketing materials to feel cohesive and polished

• Value thoughtful, strategic design over rushed, one-off fixes
  

Especially ideal for:

• Service-based businesses

• Creative brands

• Growing studios or shops

• Founders who want peace of mind knowing design is handled
  

This may not be the best fit if:

• You only need one small, one-time design task

• You’re looking for unlimited same-day turnarounds

• You’re not yet clear on your brand direction or goals
  
  

What’s Included Each Month

1. Custom Designs for Your Business 

Your monthly retainer is tailored to your needs, but commonly includes: 

• Social media posts (i.e. Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Facebook) 

• Marketing collateral (i.e. flyers, brochures, banners, ads) 

• Branded templates for ongoing use
  

2. Brand Alignment & Strategy Support 

• Ensure visuals are on-brand and aligned with your marketing goals 

• Guidance on color, typography, layout, and imagery
  

3. Flexible Design Hours 

• Set number of design hours per month 

• Hours can be used for one-off projects, ongoing campaigns, or refreshing existing materials for internal or customer/client use 

• Any unused hours can roll over with pre-approval 

4. Monthly/Bi-Weekly Check-Ins 

• Short, focused sessions to review work, plan content, and align on priorities

• Ensures marketing content stays intentional, polished, and strategic
  

Optional Add-Ons: Extra design hours, print-ready files for products, or art prints 

Outcomes & Benefits 

With a design retainer, you can expect:

• A cohesive, recognizable brand across all touchpoints

• Faster turnaround thanks to an established workflow

• Less decision fatigue — I already know your brand

• More time to focus on running your business

• A creative partner invested in your long-term success
  

Instead of reacting to design needs as they pop up, you’ll move forward with intention and consistency.

Investment / Pricing

Monthly retainers are available in tiered packages based on the level of ongoing support you need.

Starting at:
$800 / month

Retainers require a minimum commitment (typically 3 months) to ensure we can build momentum, consistency, and meaningful results.

Custom retainers are available for businesses with higher-volume or specialized needs. 

Next Steps 

1. Inquire using the form below

2. We’ll review your needs and see if a retainer is the right fit

3. If aligned, you’ll receive a proposal and onboarding details

4. Once booked, we’ll kick off your monthly creative support

If you’re ready for reliable design support that grows with your business (without the stress of constantly booking new projects) a Monthly Design Retainer may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Let’s build something thoughtful, consistent, and sustainable together.

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