How to work with me.

My approach combines strategic thinking with creative execution, drawing from two decades of experience with brands like Atlassian, IDEO, and Offset. Let’s create something meaningful together.

A. Project-based

Project-based rates are ideal for strategic design engagements with clear objectives. Each project begins with a discovery phase to understand your needs and define scope, followed by a detailed proposal outlining deliverables, timeline, and investment.

Terms

  • Project minimum: $7,500

  • 50% deposit required to initiate work

  • 40% at project midpoint

  • 10% upon completion

  • 10% discount for full upfront payment

  • All projects include:

    • Strategic discovery session

    • Project roadmap & timeline

    • Regular progress reviews

    • Design documentation

    • Platform-ready design files

    • Two rounds of refinements

    • 30 days of support post-delivery

B. Retainers

Retainer relationships are perfect for ongoing design partnerships requiring strategic thinking and consistent creative output. These flexible arrangements ensure dedicated time for your design needs.

Design Direction

Growing companies needing experienced design leadership

  • $2,500/week (20 hours)

  • Design system development & maintenance

  • User experience strategy

  • Design team guidance

  • Project leadership

  • Platform design oversight

  • Weekly strategic work sessions

  • Monthly planning meetings

Creative Direction

Organizations seeking senior creative partnership

  • $4,000/week (25 hours)

  • High-level creative strategy

  • Brand vision & evolution

  • Cross-functional creative leadership

  • Innovation & concept development

  • Stakeholder presentations

  • Creative team mentorship

  • Quarterly vision workshops

Design Support

Clients needing reliable, consistent design support

  • $1,500/week (15 hours)

  • Dedicated hands-on design time

  • Visual design execution

  • Brand consistency maintenance

  • Marketing assets & communications

  • Digital design implementation

  • Regular check-ins and reviews

Terms

  • 3-month minimum commitment

  • Monthly payment in advance

  • Hours don't roll over

  • Monday-Friday availability

  • Scheduled collaboration sessions

  • Custom arrangements available for longer commitments

C. Hourly

For focused design needs and smaller engagements, I offer hourly rate services.

  • Standard Rate: $150/hour

  • Rush Rate (48-hour delivery): $225/hour

Terms

  • Minimum engagement: 10 hours

  • Billed in 30-minute increments

  • Monthly billing cycle

  • Payment due upon receipt

  • Scheduled during business hours

  • Rush work subject to availability

Rates effective as of 01/2025. All prices in USD.

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