Ongoing Packaging & Brand Design Support (Retainer / Hourly)

Starting at

$

55

/hr

About this service

Summary

Perfect for brands who need a designer on call without committing to a full-time hire. This service gives you ongoing access to professional packaging and brand design support on a monthly retainer (or flexible hourly basis).
Ideal for product-based businesses that require:
Regular packaging updates (seasonal refreshes, line extensions, new SKUs).
Consistent branded collateral (social media templates, inserts, ads).
A trusted designer to maintain brand quality and keep visuals cohesive.

FAQs

  • What’s the difference between retainer and hourly?

    - Retainer gives you guaranteed design support, priority service, and discounted rates. - Hourly is flexible, billed only when you request work.

  • What happens if I don’t use all my retainer hours?

    Hours don’t roll over, but I’ll always suggest useful ways to make the most of your time.

  • Can I switch between hourly and retainer?

    Yes, start hourly to test the waters, then move into a retainer for better value and priority service.

  • Do you only do packaging?

    No, while I specialize in packaging, I also support logos, branding assets, and marketing collateral to keep your brand consistent.

What's included

  • Design Hours

    Pre-booked hours each month (e.g. 5, 10, or 15+ hrs depending on your needs).

  • Packaging Support

    Seasonal refreshes, product variations, or new labels.

  • Collateral Design

    2–3 Branded assets (social templates, inserts, ads, or presentations).

  • Priority Turnaround

    Retainer clients get first priority.

  • Monthly Creative Call

    30-minute Session to align on new launches or campaigns.

  • Hourly Option

    - Flexible, request-based work at my standard hourly rate. - Perfect for ad-hoc needs without a monthly commitment. - Transparent time tracking and billing.

Recommendations

(5.0)

Marla does great design work!

Marla is very creative & brings the best work and designs to the table. 10/10.


Client • Apr 28, 2025

Marla is prompt, super responsive, creative & always sees the minute project details along with the overall vision. She does great work!


Client • Jul 28, 2025

Marla is great! Professional and fantastic work!


Client • Oct 24, 2025

Loved with Marla on our project! She took the time to listen and understand our vision and translated it into exactly what we were hoping for. Marla's ability to meet deadlines exceeded our expectations!


Skills and tools

Brand Design

Graphic Designer

Packaging Designer

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Canva

Figma

Figma

Industries

Design
Marketing
Social Media