Product Designer Retainer

Starting at

$

4,500

/mo

About this service

Summary

Transform your startup into a user-loved product with a dedicated product designer. I'll partner with you long-term, from UX strategy to interface design, conversion optimization to user research. Your product won't just work, it will win customers.
The retainer includes ongoing support and iterative improvements to grow your product alongside your business.

FAQs

  • Do you only work with early-stage startups?

    Primarily yes, this service is designed for startups that need strategic design thinking and ongoing support. However, if you have an established product that needs optimization, let's discuss your specific needs.

  • How much time do you dedicate to my project each month?

    The retainer includes 80 hours monthly, distributed based on your priorities. We can concentrate them in intensive sprints or spread them throughout the month as needed.

  • What if I need more work in a specific month?

    No problem. Extra hours are billed separately at a fixed rate, or we can upgrade your retainer for the following month to accommodate larger projects.

  • Does the retainer include Framer development?

    Absolutely. I can implement designs directly in Framer when needed: landing pages, advanced prototypes, or specific product sections. I'm a certified Framer Expert with dozens of high-performing sites built on the platform.

  • How do we communicate during the month?

    You get direct Slack access for daily feedback, plus weekly alignment calls. Maximum flexibility and responsiveness to keep your product development on track. But if you prefer another platform no problem

  • What's your experience with startups?

    I've worked with dozens of seed and Series A startups, specializing in SaaS products, marketplaces, and productivity tools. I understand the unique challenges and constraints of early-stage companies.

What's included

  • Strategic design partnership

    UX strategy, user research, competitive analysis, and design roadmaps aligned with your business objectives. Design isn't just aesthetics, it's growth strategy.

  • Monthly product sprints

    Wireframes, mockups, interactive prototypes, and conversion-optimized user flows. Every deliverable is dev-ready and user-tested for maximum impact.

  • Implementation support

    I don't disappear after delivery. Direct support for your dev team, implementation reviews, and troubleshooting when needed. Your success is my success.

Recommendations

(5.0)

I worked with Gabriel, a UX/UI designer who helped develop brand guidelines and a design system for my DeFi startup, creating effective pitch decks with real impact. He provided valuable insights throughout our collaboration. I appreciated his proactive approach and attention to detail. He redesigned our startup making it more accessible while incorporating diverse ideas. He always brought strategic insights beyond what was asked. I highly recommend him for functional results delivered efficie


Skills and tools

UI Designer

UX Designer

UX Engineer

FigJam

FigJam

Figma

Figma

Framer

Framer

Slack

Slack

Storybook

Storybook