Great question. Hiring an employee comes with hidden costs, especially in the US, such as time spent searching, sorting through candidates, paying any agency fees, insurance, accounting, retention incentives, training them around your brand guidelines, the list goes on and on.
The average senior level experienced graphic designer has a salary starting at $100k+ per year. A standard mid level designer is anywhere from $60-85k. Graphic Sprout's most expensive plan is comparable to having multiple senior level designers on your team for the annual price of a single mid level designer.
Finding the right candidate can take months. Can your business go months without new visual content? ...
So, the freelancer route! It's always nice when you can craft a meaningful business relationship with a hungry freelancer. Unfortunately, your output is at the whim of your freelancer's ever growing client list, rates, vacations, sick time, etc. Some freelancers can be spotty, which can also leave you nervously wondering "what's going on with our creative work...".
You could also go the route of hiring a traditional design agency that includes heavy down payments, retainers, unexpected invoices, and slow turnaround times. Though the work is often superb!
Graphic Sprout gives you the output of your own personal creative team, without the need of hiring multiple employees. Our experience spans over a decade of working with brands and businesses of all sizes and industries. No surprise costs, no radio silence, and no wasted time. Get started instantly today.