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Monthly Graphic Design Retainers

Graphic design retainers to businesses looking for regular support with their social media graphics, marketing and print materials. Perfect for businesses that need regular design work, but don’t want to hire a full time designer.

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I understand the frustration of finding reliable and experienced designers whenever a new project comes up. 

 

Say goodbye to delays, inconsistencies, and budget surprises.

 

My retainer service is your one-stop solution for all your design needs, ensuring that your brand remains fresh, cohesive, and engaging across all platforms—without the hassle of managing freelancers or an in-house design team.

My clients love that...

  • There is a consistent level of quality

  • They avoid the financial burden of a full-time employee

  • It’s efficient - fast professional design work!

  • There is more brand consistency, and designs that always meet their expectations

Retainer Options

Silver

£150

  • Equivalent of three hours per month

  • Priority service – your projects will be among the first to be scheduled each month

  • Trello board to add design requests into

Gold

£300

  • Equivalent of seven hours 

  • Priority service – your projects will be among the first to be scheduled each month

  • Monthly catch-up call to discuss your requirements

WIX

£100

  • Equivalent of two hours per month

  • Priority service – your projects will be among the first to be scheduled each month

  • Trello board to add design requests int

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Silver retainer

Equivalent of three hours per month. This could get you one of the following examples:
 

  • Graphics for 5 blog posts

  • 5 Social media graphics

  • 5 Testimonial graphics

  • 4 video cover thumbnails

  • 2 monthly emails

  • 1 x 5-page presentation

Gold retainer

Equivalent of three hours per month. This could get you one of the following examples:
 

  • Graphics for 10 blog posts

  • 15 Social media graphics

  • 15 Testimonial graphics

  • 10 YouTube thumbnails

  • 4 monthly emails

  • 1 x 15-page presentation

WIX retainer

Equivalent of two hours per month. This could get you one of the following examples:
 

  • Load a blog post

  • update image galleries

  • 2 x events set up

  • Client testimonial updates

  • 1 monthly email

  • Light weight design work

Client Work

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BOOK YOUR MONTHLY RETAINER

I'm Nicola, your designer

My core mission is to create memorable brandS that is powerful and highlights your unique personality, helping you grow your business and attracting your ideal customers.
 

But I get it – branding & hiring a designer is an investment. My belief? Every business should have the opportunity to improve their brand without the weight of a hefty price tag or a long timescale. It should be quick and easy.

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I'm a huge believer in design for business. Great design considers the way your customers interact with your business. It tells a visual story that appeals to your ideal audience - this is something I ensure my clients understand when we work together to make design decisions.

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My services allows my clients to get professional tangible results without the hassle of hiring a full-time designer.

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WHY NM CREATES?

What are the main benefits of a retainer?

  • Ease of budgeting:
    Hiring a full-time designer means a steady salary, benefits, and overhead costs. With our retainer, you only pay for what you need, avoiding the financial burden of a full-time employee while working with an experienced designer.

  • Consistent, quality work:
    With our retainer, you have a consistent team member dedicated to your brand. This means fewer delays, more brand consistency, and designs that always meet your expectations.

  • Scalability and flexibility:
    As your business grows, so do your design needs. A retainer offers the flexibility to scale up or down depending on your requirements. You get the benefits of a full creative team without the long-term commitment or the complexities of managing additional staff.

KIND WORDS FROM CLIENTS

Nicola really took the time to understand the Travel Counsellor brand and the messages and tone of voice that I wanted to get across. We agreed on a set of flexible templates that I can use for different types of posts and adapt as I go along.

 

Thanks again NM Creates this has saved me so much time and mental energy!!

KATHARINE, TRAVEL COUNSELLOR

How my monthly retainer works

Step 1: choose your plan

Select a plan that suits you, get in touch and I'll send you a contract and invoice.

Step 4: monthly check in

I'll be in touch at the end of each month to check in with you on the next months requirements.

Step 2: Book a call

We'll have an inital call to chat about my process and how we can best work together

Step 5: Revise after 3 months

After your initial 3 month period we'll revise how it's been going and set up a new contract.

Step 3: Add projects

I'll set you up on Trello where you can add your design requests and we can manage the projects.

On-going work

We can plan out your marketing in advance keeping you ahead of the curve!

Monthly Retainer Enquiry

Which plan would you like to book?
contact form Retainer
  • How do I book in my design package?
    We would book in a free 30 minute consultation to discuss the branding packages. After this you would receive a proposal and invoice for a 50% deposit. The remaining is due upon completion.
  • Can I pay in instalments?
    Yes, I offer monthly payment plans for design jobs over £1000.
  • Can you offer me a bespoke design package?
    Absolutely! Simply book in a free consultation call with me to chat through your design needs and I’ll be back in touch with a bespoke design proposal for you.
  • I've got a logo, can you design other things for me?
    Yes! If you've already got branding in place we can still work together, just contact me to book in. a free 30 minute consultation.
  • I need regular design work done, can you help with this?
    Yes, I offer VIP Design Days. You can find out more in my services.
  • I only need a logo designed, no extras. Can you still help me?
    Yes! Contact me to book in a free call where we can have a chat about your business design needs and I can give you a quote.
  • How quickly can you design a logo for me?
    Logo design is roughly 1-3 weeks depending on the work that is required and any revisions that are needed.
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