Maintaining a strong and consistent brand presence has never been more vital. As consumer behaviours evolve and digital channels multiply, businesses are increasingly required to produce high-quality, tailored content at speed – and on repeat. That’s where Datum’s retained studio support steps in.
The Case for Retained Creative Services
Think of a retained creative studio as an extension of your in-house team. Rather than engaging on a per-project basis, you benefit from dedicated design and marketing resources every month. The outcome? Stronger brand consistency, faster turnaround times, and a more strategic approach to your communications.
With Datum’s monthly creative support packages, our team integrates seamlessly with yours, providing dependable design, branding, print, and digital expertise across your campaigns and collateral.
What Does Retained Support Look Like?
Our retained clients gain access to:
- A dedicated designer who understands your brand inside and out.
- A set number of hours or deliverables each month.
- Unlimited revisions to ensure you’re happy every time.
- Fast turnaround times (we typically begin work within 24-48 hours).
- Weekly progress updates and regular review calls.
- Full project management through our MIS system, with client access.
Whether you need design work for social media, fresh printed event materials, or support in refining your digital marketing campaigns, our retained packages are built to flex around your needs.
Why It Works
1. Consistency Across All Touchpoints
When you have a dedicated creative team, your visual and verbal identity remains consistent. Everything from social media graphics to printed brochures looks and feels like your brand.
2. Speed and Agility
Retainer clients skip the queue. Your requests move to the front of the line, and we start work within 24-48 hours. There’s no need to rebrief a new designer each time – we already know your preferences.
3. Cost Efficiency
Retainers simplify budgeting. With fixed monthly pricing, you eliminate unexpected project costs and get better value than pay-as-you-go.
4. Strategic Insight
Ongoing support allows us to work proactively. We can help plan campaigns, introduce new ideas, and guide your brand’s development.
Who is it for?
Our retained studio support is ideal for:
- Marketing Managers who need a reliable, responsive creative partner.
- Educational Institutions looking to maintain consistent communications throughout the year.
- Retail and Events Teams that require quick turnarounds on print and POS.
- Business Owners who want their brand to stand out without the cost of an in-house design team.
A Collaborative Approach
We use a dedicated cloud platform to manage tasks, time, and communications, which our clients can have access to. Every job has a dedicated project number, clearly labelled files, and a clear approval process. You’ll receive weekly updates and have full visibility of all activity.
We also adapt to your workflow. Prefer communication via Teams? Need files saved in a particular structure? We’ll align with your preferences to make collaboration easy.
Flexible Packages to Suit Your Needs
From small business packages to premium-level support, our creative retainers are designed to scale with you:
- Standard Package: Up to 5 small creative projects per month (approx. 30 hours)
- Professional Package: Up to 10 projects with bi-weekly calls and a dedicated designer (approx. 55 hours)
- Premium Package: Unlimited design help and strategy support (approx. 80 hours)
Each package includes unlimited amends, fast turnarounds, and strategic input.
Creative That Delivers Results
Whether we’re designing event stands for a national conference, creating SEO-optimised landing pages, or building a suite of social media templates, the goal remains the same: to elevate your brand.
We’ve helped schools refine their prospectuses, commercial clients develop standout marketing materials, and digital campaigns that drive real engagement.
Ready to Power Up Your Brand?
Let’s talk about how ongoing creative support can transform your marketing. Whether you’re looking to simplify your workflow, raise brand standards, or increase output without increasing headcount, a Datum retainer could be the perfect solution.
Contact us today to explore a tailored monthly package:
01707 251222
