Designer for a Day
A designer when you need one. Not a retainer you don't.
Some months you need no design help at all. Some months you need four days' worth of design work by Friday.
Designer for a Day flexes with you, no contract, no monthly minimum, no idle spend.
$880. One day. Done.
You don't need a full-time designer. You're not sure you need an agency either. But you're the one who ends up:
Wrestling with Canva at 9pm because the "quick" flyer took three hours
Prompting an AI tool for the fifth time because it still doesn't look right
Paying for a retainer you don't fully use most months, then scrambling when you suddenly need way more than it covers
Being the de facto "design person" on a marketing team that never budgeted for one
If any of that sounds familiar, keep reading.
This works just as well as a one-off fix as it does as your regular rhythm. Some clients book in once when something urgent lands. Others have been booking a day every month or every quarter for months, treating it as their ongoing design solution without ever needing a retainer. Both are exactly what this is built for.
Who is this for?
The Retainer Problem
Retainers assume your design needs are the same every month. They rarely are.
Some months you need nothing. Other months, a product launch, an event, or a campaign lands and suddenly you need two, three, four days of solid design work, and it needs to happen this week.
A fixed retainer doesn't flex either way. You're either paying for hours you don't use, or hitting a wall exactly when you need the most support.
Designer for a Day works differently. Book a day when you need one. Skip it when you don't. No monthly commitment sitting on your books, no unused hours to justify, no scrambling to renegotiate scope when a big month hits.
For clients who book regularly, this becomes a rhythm rather than a one-off: some months that's one day, some months it's three or four, and some months it's none at all. You only ever pay for the days you actually need.
Aus Nurse Agency Visual Identity and Website
Yakult Australia. Designing an editorial publication that prioritises readability over aesthetics.
Bear Pilates Visual Identity
Ready to Lead Visual Identity
Multi-channel design, animation, print advertising, digital communications, brand consistency
Flow Academy Visual Identity and Website
The Value!
One day, one focused sprint, big results!
From 9am to 4pm, I work solely on your business. No juggling other clients, no AI guesswork, no retainer clock ticking whether you use it or not.
It's genuinely a mixed bag, whatever you need most is what we tackle. Past days have included a full eBook, a brand guideline one-pager plus a stack of social templates and email banners, a run of product posters, or one really good presentation done properly.
A few examples of what's possible in a day:
Branded documents or eBooks
Flyers, brochures, and printable assets
Social media templates
Email templates and banners
PowerPoint decks tidied up or rebuilt
Marketing campaign assets
Website refreshes or edits
Brand guidelines
If it's not on the list, ask anyway.
Investment
$880 per day
A 50% non-refundable deposit secures your date. The final 50% is invoiced at the end of the day and due the same day.
How this compares to hiring
Bringing on a designer, even part-time, comes with more than just their wage.
Super: paid on top of wages when you hire. None with Designer for a Day.
Leave entitlements: annual and sick leave accrue with an employee. None to account for here.
Recruitment: hiring costs time and money to find the right person. No recruitment needed.
Onboarding: training, software, and equipment add up before they're even productive. None of that here.
Ongoing cost: an employee is paid whether things are busy or quiet. You only pay for the days you book.
Commitment: hiring means an ongoing employment relationship. This is one day at a time, no commitment beyond that.
You get the output of a dedicated designer for the day, without the extra costs or commitment that come with putting someone on payroll.
How it works
Book your day
Select your preferred date, sign the agreement & pay the deposit (see bottom of page).
Get ready
The more prepared you are, the more we can achieve. Have your copy, images, and content ready so we can dive straight in.
Clients who come organised and require fewer revisions usually walk away with the more deliverables.
Kick-off call
A few days before, we’ll connect for a quick call to set priorities, outline your goals, and agree on what’s realistic to complete during your day.
Design day
From 9am–4pm, I’ll be working solely on your business. You’ll get my eyes, ears, and creative brain dedicated to your projects. I’ll check in via email for quick approvals and feedback to keep momentum going.
Wrap-up
By the end of the day, you’ll have completed designs ready to use.
FAQs
What exactly is included in a “Designer for a Day”?
You’ll have my full attention on your business from 9am–4pm. This includes one prep call beforehand, dedicated design time on the day, and completed deliverables sent by wrap-up.
How many deliverables will I get?
This varies depending on the complexity of the tasks, how prepared you are with content, and how quickly feedback is given during the day. I can’t guarantee specific deliverables, but we’ll set clear priorities so you get the most out of your day.
Do I need to be available all day?
Yes — you don’t need to sit by your computer, but you do need to be responsive to emails so I can keep momentum going. Quick feedback means more gets done.
What happens if everything isn’t finished?
We’ll prioritise your must-haves first so the most important tasks are completed. If there’s anything outstanding, I’ll let you know next steps. Additional work outside the booked day can be quoted separately.
Can I book more than one day?
Absolutely. You can book consecutive days for larger projects, or spread them out depending on your needs. For multiple days please shoot me an email and i’ll get everything set up for you!
Do you design logos or full brand packages during this day?
Not typically — those are more in-depth projects that require a different process. However, I can update, refresh, or create smaller branded assets within the day.
How does payment work?
A 50% non-refundable deposit secures your day. The final 50% will be invoiced at the end of the day and is due the same day.
What if I need to change the date?
Life happens! If you need to reschedule, please give me at least 7 days’ notice and we’ll find a new date that works. Deposits are non-refundable but will be transferred to your new booking. Changes requested within 7 days may forfeit the deposit.
What kind of work can be done in a day?
It depends on your priorities! Common projects include branded documents or eBooks, flyers, brochures, social media templates, PowerPoint presentation tidy-ups, marketing campaign assets, and website refreshes or edits.
What if I need to cancel altogether?
Deposits are non-refundable. If you cancel completely, your deposit cannot be returned or transferred. This is because a full day is reserved just for you, and cancellations mean I may not be able to fill that time with another client.
Flexible enough for the quiet months. Fast enough for the busy ones.
Whether this is a one-off or something you come back to every few weeks, no retainer to justify, no AI guesswork to clean up. Just a day, whenever you need one.
Not sure this is the right fit? and we'll figure out the best way to work together.
