Brand Retainer
Embedded design leadership for brands that need consistency, momentum, and clarity.
The MDS Brand Retainer is designed for brands that require ongoing creative leadership, not just reactive design support.
We operate as an embedded extension of your team, providing continuous design direction across spatial environments, brand touchpoints, campaigns, and activations. This model eliminates repeated onboarding, fragmented decision-making, and the inefficiency of starting from scratch each time.
This is a long-term partnership built on trust, clarity, and execution — the traditional way strong businesses work together.
Ongoing design support with a locked in monthly allocation
From $3,600 AUD / month (3-month minimum)
Minimum allocation: 30 hours per month
Rate: $120 AUD / hour
Monthly investment: $3,600 AUD
Minimum commitment: 3 months
Before commencement, we define monthly priorities, scope, and workflow in writing to ensure alignment, accountability, and predictable outcomes.
What the Retainer Delivers
Design continuity
Your brand is handled by a team that already understands your visual language, strategy, and commercial objectives — without repeated briefings.
Priority access
Retainer clients receive priority scheduling and faster turnaround when timelines matter.
Strategic oversight
We guide decisions, shape intent, and ensure every output aligns with your broader brand and business goals.
Clear structure
Monthly scope, tracked hours, and transparent deliverables — no ambiguity.
Operational simplicity
One invoice. One workflow. No stop–start quoting.
Best Suited For
Brands with ongoing campaigns, environments, or activations
Marketing teams requiring senior design support
Companies expanding into new markets or channels
Clients who value consistency over one-off execution
Next Step
Schedule a Retainer Fit Call
A short conversation to confirm alignment and determine whether the MDS Brand Retainer is the right engagement model.
Before you reach out
This form is the first step in determining if we are a good match.
We thrive when working with brands and teams that value clear direction, thoughtful design, and long-term partnerships. Submitting this form does not commit you to anything; it simply helps us prepare for a focused and productive conversation.
If we identify alignment, we will outline next steps or suggest a brief call.