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A graphic designer creates the visuals a brand uses everywhere: social graphics, ad creative, presentations and brand assets. I work from a clear brief, keep fonts and colours consistent, and deliver files in the sizes each platform needs. It suits brands whose visuals look different on every channel.
Pricing is scoped to each project. Book a call and I will tell you what yours involves.
- 10 yearsin digital growth
- 4 marketsUK, Australia, USA and Bangladesh
- 30-60-90day plan with a written checkpoint
- 1 callto scope your project
The role
What a graphic designer does and what you get
As your graphic designer, I will set up a simple brand kit: colours, fonts, logo usage and layouts, design social, ad and email graphics from templates and prepare presentations and sales documents in the same style. I work hands-on: I do the work myself, inside your accounts and files, and show you the output every week.
Before
Your visuals look different on every channel, and each new campaign starts from a blank page.
With me as your graphic designer
- Set up a simple brand kit: colours, fonts, logo usage and layouts
- Design social, ad and email graphics from templates
- Prepare presentations and sales documents in the same style
- Export every asset in the right sizes and formats
Pricing
How pricing works
The cost of hiring a graphic designer depends on the number of assets and formats per month, whether new brand identity work is included, the number of channels or platforms involved, the size of the team I work with, how long we work together and how quickly you need results. I scope every engagement to your situation and do not publish rates, so you pay only for the work your business needs.
What changes the scope
Number of assets and formats per monthWhether new brand identity work is includedThe number of channels or platformsTeam size and who needs to be managedLength of the engagementHow fast you need results
- Project
A defined piece of graphic designer work with a start, an end and agreed deliverables.
- Monthly retainer
Ongoing graphic designer work with a fixed monthly scope, reviewed every month.
- Fractional or part-time
A set number of days or hours each week, with me working inside your team.
Freelancer vs agency vs in-house for graphic designer work
| Option | Speed | Control | Accountability | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer (me) | Starts within days of agreeing scope | Direct access to the person doing the work | One named person answers for results | Scale up or down by month |
| Agency | Slower to start; account and delivery teams | Work passes through several people | Shared across a team and account manager | Fixed packages and notice periods |
| In-house hire | Slowest: recruiting and onboarding first | Full day-to-day control | Direct line manager, but one person covers many tasks | Long-term commitment, harder to change |
Where to hire
Where to hire a graphic designer: freelancer, agency, platform or in-house
You can hire a graphic designer through a marketplace, an agency, a specialist platform or directly. A web designer plans a site's structure and flow; a graphic designer produces the visual assets that appear across the site, ads and social.
What to look for
Skills and portfolio to look for
Look for evidence of the skills the work needs, not a general portfolio. For graphic designer work that means a design application, a shared brand kit, Meta and Google ad specifications and a naming and folder system, and results you can verify.
The stack
a design applicationa shared brand kitMeta and Google ad specificationsa naming and folder system
How hiring me works
How my hiring process works
Hiring me works in three steps: a brief, a short trial on a defined piece of work, then deliverables on a set schedule. You see how I work before committing to a longer engagement.
- Brief and first output
Review existing visuals and agree the brand kit.
- Review and adjust
Design the first batch of templates and assets.
- Steady delivery
Review performance, adjust and extend the template set.
Proof
Case studies with numbers
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Interview questions
Interview questions to ask any graphic designer
Ask these before you hire anyone, including me. The point is to hear how they think and what they would do first.
- 01
Ask for work that shows consistency across a campaign.
- 02
Ask how many revision rounds are included.
- 03
Ask what they would do in the first week if you hired them today.
Before the call
What to prepare before the call
Bring these to the call so we can scope the work in one conversation.
What to prepare before the call
- Logo files and any brand guide
- Examples of visuals you like
- The channels the assets will be used on
- Typical volume per month
Next step
Hire me: scope, availability and next step
If this matches your situation, the next step is a short call. I will ask about your goal, your current set-up and your timing, then confirm whether I am the right graphic designer for the job.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on scope, timing and fit. Pricing is always scoped to your project.
What does a graphic designer do?
As your graphic designer, I set up a simple brand kit: colours, fonts, logo usage and layouts, design social, ad and email graphics from templates, prepare presentations and sales documents in the same style and export every asset in the right sizes and formats. I do the work myself and show you the output every week.
How much does it cost to hire a graphic designer?
Cost depends on the number of assets and formats per month, whether new brand identity work is included, the number of channels or platforms, team size, engagement length and how quickly you need results. I scope each project individually instead of quoting a standard rate. Book a Call for a scoped quote and I will tell you exactly what your situation involves.
Freelance graphic designer vs agency: which is better?
A web designer plans a site's structure and flow; a graphic designer produces the visual assets that appear across the site, ads and social. A freelancer gives you direct access and flexible commitment; an agency adds a larger bench. Tell me what you need on a call and I will say honestly which suits you.
When should I hire a graphic designer?
Hire a graphic designer when your visuals look different on every channel, and each new campaign starts from a blank page. If that sounds familiar, a short call is enough to confirm whether the role fits or whether something simpler would do. Book a Call and I will answer this for your specific situation.
What should I ask before hiring a graphic designer?
Ask for work that shows consistency across a campaign. Ask how many revision rounds are included. Their answers matter less than whether they answer plainly, with specifics you can check. Book a Call and I will answer this for your specific situation. I explain my reasoning in plain English, so you can judge it for yourself.
How long until I see results from a graphic designer?
Timing depends on your starting point and the channel. In the first 30 days I review existing visuals and agree the brand kit. By day 60 I design the first batch of templates and assets. By day 90 I review performance, adjust and extend the template set. We agree these checkpoints before work starts.
Where can I hire one (Upwork, Fiverr, direct)?
You can hire through marketplaces such as Upwork or Fiverr, through a specialist platform, or directly. Marketplaces make comparison easy; hiring direct gives you a shorter route to the person doing the work. I take direct enquiries: book a call, describe the scope, and I will say whether I am the right fit.
Hourly vs monthly retainer pricing?
Hourly suits small, uncertain tasks; a monthly retainer suits ongoing work with a steady scope; a fixed project suits a defined deliverable. I choose the model with you, based on the number of assets and formats per month and how long the work runs. Book a Call and I will recommend one; there is no standard rate card.
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