Our Retainer Models
A simple, flexible way to get senior design support, without hiring, freelancers or long-term commitments. Our retainer models are designed for teams who need regular design support.
You get senior designers on every task, consistent brand output, and a team that already understands your business. No recruitment or onboarding costs, no freelancer management — and often simpler and more cost-effective than hiring in-house. Exact scope varies, but most fit into the categories below:
Light Retainer
£4k per month
Approx. 90 Hours Per Month
Ideal for smaller teams or lighter ongoing needs.
Core Retainer
£6k per month
Approx. 150 Hours Per Month
Our most common setup. Steady, reliable design support.
Extended Retainer
£8k per month
Approx. 200 Hours Per Month
For busy teams with frequent requests or multiple stakeholders.
How it Works
We plug into your workflow and act as an extension of your internal team. We work with a small number of clients on a monthly retainer basis. You get:
What’s included
Our retainers are flexible, providing ongoing access to senior design, animation and marketing support that adapts as your priorities shift.
Response & turnaround
We keep things realistic and transparent, with clear priorities and regular communication, so you always know what’s in progress, and what’s coming next.
Our Expertise
We slot in where and when you need us to make your brand sharper, clearer and more consistent. We’re built to support growing teams who need ongoing, senior design help across brand, marketing and digital.
Let’s work together
If you’re looking for a dependable external design team (or simply want to see whether a retainer setup would work for you), we’re happy to compare notes. No hard sell, just a nice looking pitch deck and a straightforward conversation.
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