Monthly Design Retainer
Your
designer. Already
on deck.
Another campaign. Another presentation. Another design request that wasn't on yesterday's to-do list.
Get a dedicated designer who already knows your business, with time reserved for you every month.
Plans from $600/Month.
Pitch Decks → Landing Pages → Campaign Graphics → Social → Sales Collateral → Web Updates → Whatever's Next
Design needs have a habit of showing up.
A retainer reserves time on my calendar for you every month, so the work has a place to land before it starts piling up.
With a retainer, you've already got a spot on my calendar. Your projects get priority over new one-off requests, and there's no scrambling to find a designer every time something comes up.
Even better? I already know your brand, your preferences, and probably which font you're going to hate. We can skip the introductions and get straight to the good stuff.
Without a retainer
- 01Find a designer
- 02Explain your brand
- 03Request a quote
- 04Approve + schedule
- 05Brief the project
- 06Finally get started
With Studiolit
Send brief.
I'm on it.
What I can take off your plate
What's On Your Design list?
A campaign rarely needs just one thing. Your retainer gives you time to put the pieces together — and keeps the everyday work moving, too.
01
Campaign Creative
Social graphics, digital ads, campaign variations and email designs that work together.
02
Sales + print materials
Flyers, postcards, print ads, one-pagers and brochures that give people what they need to say yes.
03
Reports + resources
Ebooks, reports, pitch decks and guides that make dense content easy to get through.
04
Packaging + merchandise
Labels, packaging updates, and graphics for apparel and other merch.
05
Templates for your team
Social templates, email layouts and Canva kits so your team stays on-brand between requests.
06
The everyday updates
Resizing, content changes, web page updates and edits to existing designs.
Building something from scratch? New brand identities, brand strategy and full website builds are separate services. I’ll scope those as their own projects. See branding or web design.
Your Monthly Plans
Pick Your Level of
Backup.
Same designer. Same service. Different amount of time. The more hours you reserve, the lower your hourly rate.
Maintenance
$600/mo
Up to 5 hrs
For the smaller design requests that never seem to stop coming. Updates, resizing, and occasional new materials.
Growth
$1,125/mo
Up to 10 hrs
For businesses with a steady stream of campaigns, sales materials, and new creative needs.
Premium
$3,150/mo
Up to 30 hrs
For businesses with a bigger design list, multiple campaigns, and more involved projects happening throughout the month.
Not sure how many hours you need? That's what the intro call is for. On the intro call, I’ll recommend the smallest plan that fits. Plans are monthly commitments — cancel with 30 days’ written notice, no penalty. Extra hours are billed at your plan’s rate.
The Process
How this works.
Without the agency circus.
01
You Send It
Drop your request, files and deadline into our shared workspace.
02
I design it
I already know your brand, so we’re not reinventing the wheel with every request.
03
You Review It
Review the design, leave your feedback, and I'll take care of the revisions.
04
Next
Approved? We move on to whatever’s next on your list.
Less chasing. More creating.
No digging through email threads to find that feedback you sent last Tuesday. Your requests, files, conversations, and project updates all live in one shared space. You can see what's in the queue, what's being designed, and what's ready for your review.
Everything in one place. Just how I like it.
Planning your hours
What might fit into a month?
A few examples to help you think about capacity. I’ll estimate your actual request before starting, so you can decide what to prioritize.
01Everyday graphics
Est. hours- Social media graphics, 1–2 posts1–2 hours
- Resizing existing graphics0.5–1 hour
- Simple static ad creative1–3 hours
02Campaign creative
Est. hours- Email campaign design, 1–2 emails3–5 hours
- Mini social campaign, 3–5 posts4–6 hours
- Ad campaign set, 3–4 variations4–8 hours
03Print materials
Est. hours- Flyer or postcard3–4 hours
- Print ad4–6 hours
- Brochure or small booklet6–8 hours
04Ebooks and reports
Est. hours- Ebook design, 10–15 pages8–12 hours
- Digital PDF report or guide6–10 hours
05Packaging and merchandise
Est. hours- Simple label or packaging, one SKU, front-and-back4–6 hours
- Multiple SKUs or dieline customization6–10 hours
- Merchandise design3–6 hours
06Templates
Est. hours- Social media templates, 3–5 designs3–5 hours
- Email templates, 1–2 designs3–4 hours
- Canva brand kit setup + 5–10 templates8–10 hours
These examples give you a starting point for planning. They aren’t fixed deliverable allowances. Estimates are based on standard complexity — final hours may vary depending on scope, revisions, and clarity of direction.
Got a running list?
I've got room for it.
The campaign graphics. The sales deck. The updates you keep putting off. Tell me what's coming up, and we'll see whether a monthly retainer makes sense.
Why clients keep
a designer on deck.
01
You don’t have to reintroduce your brand
I already know your guidelines, your audience and what’s been tried. Every request starts there.
02
Work stops piling up
Requests get a home and a place in line — not a spot at the bottom of someone’s inbox.
02
You have capacity when you need it
Design time is already reserved — without the cost of a full-time hire.
Retainer case study / OneScreen.ai
One brand.
A lot of places to show up.
OneScreen had fresh brand guidelines and a packed calendar. On retainer, I put that identity to work across campaigns, events, ads, print and the everyday materials in between — all the way up to a billboard truck.
Different formats. Different deadlines. One designer keeping the work consistent. These are examples from an ongoing relationship, rather than a fixed monthly deliverable allowance.
Is a retainer the right fit?
A regular place for design in your business.
When design keeps landing on your list, an ongoing relationship gives those requests somewhere to go.
- Design is a recurring part of your marketing.
- You want consistent work from someone who knows your business.
- You can provide clear briefs, materials, and feedback.
- You’re ready to reserve a regular place for design in your budget.
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Still have questions? I’ve got answers.
A retainer should make your life easier, not more complicated. Here are the things most business owners want to know before they lock in ongoing design support.
Put a designer
on deck.
Your next campaign, deck, landing page or “oh shit, we need this by Friday” moment doesn't have
to start with finding someone to design it.