How We Work

Flexible senior design support, exactly when you need it.

Book SCOUT on an hourly basis for short-term or ad-hoc support across:

• Pitch and concept development

• Brand and packaging design

• Finished artwork and production-ready files

• Design troubleshooting and print readiness

Ideal for overflow support, quick turnarounds, or specialist input.

USD $65 per hour (Minimum may apply)

Clear scope. Defined outcomes. End-to-end delivery.

SCOUT works on a project basis from concept through to final, production-ready delivery.

This model provides clarity, continuity, and cost certainty for well-defined work.

• Fixed scope and deliverables

• Clear timelines

• Single point of responsibility from start to finish

Estimate provided following review of scope of work (SOW).

Senior design support without the overhead of in-house resourcing

SCOUT offers monthly retainers.

Retainers reserve a portion of SCOUT’s monthly capacity. They provide:

• Priority access – time is reserved in advance

• Continuity – no re-briefing or onboarding each task

• Faster turnaround – especially during busy periods

• Predictable monthly costs – easier budgeting and approvals

• Senior-level support without overhead – no hiring, no long-term commitments

This structure also allows opportunity for deeper understanding and ownership of brand and design responsibilities.

Retainers are ideal for fast-moving brands and internal teams who value speed, context, and production-ready outcomes.

Retainer Tiers (Indicative)

10 hours / month
Light-touch ongoing support, reviews, and advisory input.
From USD $620 per month

25 hours / month
Regular support across multiple tasks or workstreams
From USD $1,600 per month

50 hours / month
Embedded-style senior design support for active brands or product ranges
From USD $3,200 per month

Custom retainers
Bespoke allocations (e.g. 60+ hours) available by discussion.

Hourly and project-based engagements remain available for short-term or ad-hoc needs, subject to availability.