Fast, Straightforward & Reliable
Design Support
The expertise of a world-class creative agency and the convenience of an
in-house design team – packaged in a budget-friendly monthly design subscription
Agency
Freelancers
In-house

Turnaround Time
How long do you need to wait for an output from your designer?
2-6 weeks
1-4 weeks
1-4 days
1-4 days
Cost & Commitment
Is pricing affordable, predictable and transparent?
Hire per project
Negotiate cost of
every project
High fees + extra costs
for additional tasks
Hire per project
Negotiate cost of
every project
Charges an average of $65-150 /hour
Permanent hire
Fixed monthly
cost
$3-5k /month +
software / hardware
Monthly hire
Fixed monthly
cost
Virtual designer
costs $1,895 /month
Number of Projects
Negotiated
per contract
Negotiated
per contract
Unlimited
Unlimited
Revisions Allowed
Usually limited to
3 revisions
Usually limited to
3 revisions
Unlimited
Unlimited
Stock Photos
Additional cost
Additional cost
Additional cost
Free
Quality
Do the visuals look polished?
Reliability
Do they have contingency plans for unexpected disruptions?
Communication
How accessible is your designer?
Scalability
Can it grow as fast as your business? Can it handle a lot of work during busy times?
Versatility
Can you access a large range of skills and expertise?
Hiring & Onboarding
How easy are they to select, hire and onboard?
Tedious selection and briefing process
Tedious selection and briefing process
Use the same internal processes for briefing and sign-offs
Same set of designers who understand your brand and process
Project Management & Collaboration
Do they provide a centralized dashboard to track all your design projects?
No
No
Additional cost internally
Included in subscription
Fast, Straightforward & Reliable Design Support
The expertise of a world-class creative agency and the convenience of an in-house design team – packaged in a budget-friendly monthly design subscription
Agency
Freelancers
In-house

Turnaround Time
How long do you need to wait for an output from your designer?
2-6 weeks
1-4 weeks
1-4 days
1-4 days
Cost & Commitment
Is pricing affordable, predictable and transparent?
Hire per project
Negotiate cost of every project
High fees + extra costs for additional tasks
Hire per project
Negotiate cost of every project
Charges an average of $65-150 /hour
Permanent hire
Fixed monthly cost
$3-5k /month + software / hardware
Monthly hire
Fixed monthly cost
Virtual designer costs $1,895 /month
Number of Projects
Negotiated per contract
Negotiated per contract
Unlimited
Unlimited
Revisions Allowed
Usually limited to 3 revisions
Usually limited to 3 revisions
Unlimited
Unlimited
Stock Photos
Additional cost
Additional cost
Additional cost
Free
Quality
Do the visuals look polished?
Reliability
Do they have contingency plans for unexpected disruptions?
Communication
How accessible is your designer?
Scalability
Can it grow as fast as your business? Can it handle a lot of work during busy times?
Versatility
Can you access a large range of skills and expertise?
Hiring & Onboarding
How easy are they to select, hire and onboard?
Tedious selection and briefing process
Tedious selection and briefing process
Use the same internal processes for briefing and sign-offs
Same set of designers who understand your brand and process
Project Management & Collaboration
Do they provide a centralized dashboard to track all your design projects?
No
No
Additional cost internally
Included in subscription