Advance Design Hours
Pre-purchase design hours at a reduced rate, starting at $127 AUD/hour.
Advance Design Hours are built for clients who need flexible, multi-task design support without committing to a monthly retainer.
Hours are purchased upfront and allocated across clearly defined tasks — from concept development and design refinement to revisions and technical detailing. This approach provides cost efficiency while maintaining clarity, accountability, and momentum.
Pricing is tiered based on the total number of hours secured. Before any work begins, we confirm the selected package, scope, and workflow in writing, ensuring approvals are simple and expectations are aligned from the outset.
Best suited for
Projects with multiple deliverables over a defined period
Clients managing fluctuating design needs
Brands that want cost efficiency without sacrificing quality
Teams not yet ready for a long-term retainer
Important distinction
Advance Design Hours offer flexibility and value, but they do not include priority scheduling, embedded oversight, or ongoing brand stewardship.
For continuous support, faster turnaround, and strategic continuity, we recommend the MDS Brand Retainer.
What this means
Hours are secured upfront and allocated across agreed tasks, including concept development, design refinement, revisions, and detailing.
Scope, priorities, and workflow are confirmed in writing before any work begins, so approvals are clear and there are no surprises.
Hours are tracked transparently and applied only to approved work.
If additional support is required, you can top up by securing an additional package at the applicable tier.
This structure gives you flexibility while maintaining clarity, accountability, and momentum throughout the project.
Packages (hourly rate + total)
15 Hours — $127/hr → $1,905 (Save $45)
30 Hours — $125/hr → $3,750 (Save $150)
45 Hours — $122/hr → $5,490 (Save $360)
60 Hours — $120/hr → $7,200 (Save $600)
75 Hours — $117/hr → $8,775 (Save $975)
90 Hours — $114/hr → $10,260 (Save $1,440)
120 Hours — $110/hr → $13,200 (Save $2,400)
Send your priorities and timeline, and we’ll confirm the best package and issue a simple sign-off to get started.
Before you submit
Advance Hours are best suited for clients who need flexible, on-demand design support without committing to a monthly retainer.
Once you submit the form:
We review your priorities and timeline
Recommend the most suitable hours package
Confirm scope, workflow, and availability in writing
Issue a simple sign-off so work can begin immediately
If you’re unsure whether Advance Hours or a Brand Retainer is the better fit, we’ll advise honestly.
Typical turnaround begins within 2–5 business days, subject to availability and confirmed scope.