Graphic Design Retainer
A graphic design retainer ensures that your business always has fresh, unique, professional graphics to share.
You can afford to have a professional graphic designer in your back pocket
Our Graphic Design Retainer is the perfect solution for businesses looking for ongoing graphic design support. With this retainer, you'll have access to our dedicated graphic designer, who will work closely with you to understand your brand and design needs.
The retainer includes a set number of design hours each month, which can be used for a variety of projects, such as website graphics, social media graphics, print materials, video editing, and more. You can choose to use your hours for one large project or spread them out over multiple smaller ones, giving you the flexibility to prioritize your design needs based on your business goals.
When you sign up for any of our Graphic Design Retainer plans, we’re here for you whenever inspiration strikes.
With our Graphic Design Retainer, you'll have peace of mind knowing that your design needs are being taken care of by a professional invested in your business's success. Plus, with a retainer, you can avoid the hassle of finding a new designer for each project and benefit from a more streamlined and cost-effective design process.
Our designer budgets for your time and plans his workload around your projects (within the limits of the retainer package), giving you his undivided attention. You experience peace of mind knowing your projects are a priority while focusing on what you do best — running your business.
Now you focus on your business. 1808 Creative has your back.
We understand that every business is unique, so we take the time to learn about your brand and tailor our designs to fit your specific needs. Our designer is an expert in creating visually stunning designs that effectively communicate your message and captivate your audience.
We have the talent and expertise to handle even the most complex design challenges and will always go the extra mile to deliver the best possible results. And, with a Graphic Design Retainer, you enjoy a long list of money- and sanity-saving benefits.
What you get
PRIORITY ACCESS
You’ve already reserved time in your favorite designer’s schedule, so you get a quick start on your project. It’s near-instant gratification.
DISCOUNTED RATES (UP TO 20% OFF OUR STANDARD RATE!)
You receive preferential rates over our standard fees because you’re pre-booking and pre-paying for hours.
SIMPLER BUDGETING AND FEWER UNEXPECTED EXPENSES
Avoid fluctuating design fees by paying a set amount each month. Your bookkeeper will thank you.
A STREAMLINED WORKING RELATIONSHIP
You will get into a groove working together, and before you know it, our designer will be able to create on-brand and spot-on work in a flash with fewer revisions.
CONSISTENT STYLE AND QUALITY
Breathe easy knowing your branding is in good hands with someone who will always deliver exceptional results.
Whether your design projects are large or small, frequent or just a couple of times a month, we have a Graphic Design Retainer Package for you!
Our plans start at 3 hours per month, with a 10% savings off our standard hourly rate. Need more time? Our 10-hour plan can save you up to $2400 annually! READ ON TO LEARN MORE.
Professional graphic design benefits your business — and your bottom line
Companies of all sizes that invest in design are investing in increased audience mindshare, attention, and engagement — all of which lead to increased revenue.
When you run a business, graphic design is not just for making things look pretty; it has a major impact on your bottom line! Eye-catching, brand-forward graphics clearly communicate your message to a distracted audience, and simple, beautiful design is subconsciously perceived as better and higher quality.
In fact, a recent study discovered companies that emphasize design in their marketing strategies outperform the ones that don’t by 200%
CHOOSE THE RETAINER PLAN THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU!
How many hours do you need?
We provide you with a set amount of time, ranging from one to 3 hours each month, that can be used to design and create your brand assets (plus any communication and minor project management needed to complete your tasks). You can use these hours on a single item or a collection of smaller items—all at once or spread throughout the month. It’s entirely up to you.
Unsure whether you have enough design work to justify a retainer?
You may be surprised by all the ways you can use our services when they're readily available and affordable. Think about how you touch your clients daily: blog graphics, podcast art, social media posts, marketing campaigns, proposals, and slide decks … the possibilities are endless!
How many ways can you use your Graphic Design Retainer?
Your options are limited only by your imagination!
We provide you with a set amount of time, ranging from 3 to 20 hours each month, that can be used to design and create your brand assets. You can use these hours on any single item or a collection of smaller items (plus communication and minor project management).
PRINT MARKETING
• Business cards
• Brochures & rack cards
• Letterhead & envelopes
• Ads
• Banners
• Greeting & notecards
• Invitations
• Stickers
• Postcards
• Hang Tags
• Packaging & Labels
• Notepads
• Workbooks
• Flyers
WEBSITE
• Featured images for blogs + articles
• In-content images for blogs + articles
• Ads and promotions
• Hero images
VIDEO
• Cover/thumbnail images
• Closing screens
• Overlay imagery
PODCASTS
• Podcast logo
• Show cover art
• Episode art
• Promotion banners and graphics
DIGITAL BUSINESS
• Infographics
• Social media ad graphics
• Search engine ad graphics
• Zoom backgrounds
• Presentation decks & templates
• Graphs, charts, icons
• Illustrations
• Proposals
• Document templates
SOCIAL MEDIA
• Profile/page cover images
• Custom Social Shareables; Quotes, testimonials,
offers, announcements, and more
offers, announcements, and more
• Social Shareables templates; Backgrounds & overlays
• Highlight covers & story backgrounds
LEAD MAGNETS
• Welcome packets
• Certificates
• Ebooks
• Checklists
• Cheatsheets
• Calendars
• Workbooks & worksheets
• Reports
EMAIL NEWSLETTER
• Header graphics
• Content promotion graphics
*Savings compared to our standard hourly rate. **Only 2 unused hours roll over per month.
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+ Only 1 unused hour rolls over per month. ++ No unused hours roll over per month.
Frequently-Asked Questions
How does a graphic design retainer work?
Think of a graphic design retainer fee like a gym membership. You're not paying for a personal trainer, but you are paying for access to the gym. In the same way, you're not paying for a specific service with a graphic design retainer fee, but you are paying for access to our time. And we will reserve that time for you to get priority access to your preferred designer.
Do you have a minimum commitment for your retainer?
Yes, we require a minimum 3-month commitment. At the end of three months, your commitment becomes month-to-month, with a 30-day cancellation notice required.
What if I want to change the number of hours I get each month?
No problem! You can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time before your next billing cycle begins (excluding the timeframe during the 3-month initial commitment).
What happens if I go over the hours included in my retainer plan?
No problem! We can handle it. You'll be notified as we approach your maximum time allotment. Overage time is invoiced at our standard hourly rate (currently $100/hour, subject to change).
Do unused hours roll over to the next month?
Only 2 unused hours roll over at the end of each month. This allows us to keep the monthly retainer fee low and ensures that we can allocate time for your projects and plan our workload accordingly.
What are some common projects you can do with a graphic design retainer?
You're really limited only by your imagination and time, but here are some common examples: print media, website assets, social media graphics, email newsletter graphics, annual reports, blog images, infographics, presentations, podcast episode graphics ... and so much more!