Our retainer packages give you access to a full-service design team on a monthly basis. From strategic guidance to tactical execution, we handle all your design needs so you can focus on growing your business.
On-Demand Design Support That Scales With Your Business
Great design isn't a one-time project — it's an ongoing partnership. At Desisle, our monthly retainers give you continuous access to senior design expertise without the overhead of hiring. Whether you need regular design updates, ongoing UX support, or a dedicated design team, we provide flexible, predictable design support that grows with your SaaS business.
What's Included
Comprehensive Design Support
Dedicated Design Team
Access to senior UX/UI designers, strategists, and researchers.
Predictable Delivery
Regular design deliverables aligned with your product roadmap.
Integrated Collaboration
Work directly in your Slack, Figma, and project management tools.
Strategic Guidance
Ongoing product strategy and UX consulting as part of the partnership.
Retainer Tiers
Flexible Plans for Every Stage
Starter Retainer
For early-stage SaaS with evolving needs
$
3,000
/mo
- 40 hours design support
- 1 senior designer
- Weekly check-ins
- Basic UX strategy
- Design system maintenance
Most Popular
Growth Retainer
For scaling SaaS with regular feature releases
$
6,000
/mo
- 80 hours design support
- 2 senior designers
- Daily Slack access
- Advanced UX strategy
- Design system evolution
- User research sessions
Scale Retainer
For enterprise SaaS with complex needs
$
10,000
/mo
- 160 hours design support
- Full design team
- Dedicated Slack channel
- Strategic product partnership
- Design system leadership
- Comprehensive research
- Priority support
How It Works
Simple, Transparent Partnership
We make it easy to get ongoing design support without the complexity of traditional agencies.
01
Discovery & Planning
We understand your goals, current challenges, and design needs.
Deliverable: Monthly design roadmap.
02
Team Integration
We set up collaboration tools and introduce your dedicated design team.
Deliverable: Team onboarding + communication plan.
03
Ongoing Execution
We deliver design work weekly, participate in your meetings, and provide strategic input.
Deliverable: Regular design deliverables + strategic insights.
04
Review & Scale
We review progress monthly and adjust the retainer as your needs evolve.
Deliverable: Monthly performance report + scaling recommendations.
Benefits
Why Choose a Retainer Model
- Cost Predictability: Fixed monthly costs with no surprise invoices
- Speed & Agility: Design resources available when you need them
- Continuity: Deep product knowledge accumulates over time
- Strategic Partnership: We understand your business and users
- Scalability: Easy to scale up or down as your needs change
- No Hiring Hassles: Skip recruitment, onboarding, and management overhead
60%
Faster feature development with dedicated design team
40%
Cost savings vs hiring full-time designers
80%
Of clients scale their retainer within 6 months
FAQs
Questions About Monthly Retainers
Can I change my retainer tier?
Yes. You can scale up or down monthly with 30 days notice.
What if I need more hours in a month?
Additional hours are available at discounted rates for retainer clients.
Do unused hours roll over?
No, but we ensure all hours are used productively each month.
Can I pause my retainer?
Yes. You can pause for up to 2 months per year with advance notice.
How do you measure success?
We track delivery metrics, user satisfaction, and business impact.
Ready for Continuous Design Support?
Let's build a partnership that keeps your product evolving and users delighted.
Start Your Retainer