A BRAND THAT MOVES.

For brands that need animation across a full year — web, social, product, ads, internal. We build a custom motion system in week one then deliver against it every month for as long as you need. Three-month minimum, twelve deliverables a month, dedicated team.
RETAINER · STARTS AT
$11k / mo
12 DELIVERABLES · 3 MO MIN
STYLE GUIDE INCLUDED
DEDICATED 2-PERSON TEAM
SC. 02 / WHAT'S INCLUDED

SIX THINGS, EVERY MONTH

M. 01SetupWEEK 1
01

Custom motion system

In week one, we build a complete style guide — palette, timing, easing curves, character library, kinetic-type templates. You keep it.

  • 30+ page guide
  • Editable AE source
  • Living document
M. 02MonthlyEVERY MO
02

12 deliverables / month

Any mix of: 15s spots, social loops, product moments, kinetic type cards, lower-thirds, web hero animations. You queue them, we deliver.

  • Mix & match formats
  • 2 — 5 day turnaround
  • 2 revisions each
M. 03TeamDEDICATED
03

2-person dedicated team

One animator + one director assigned to your account for the contract length. Same humans every month. They get to know your brand.

  • Same team always
  • Direct DM access
  • Weekly 30-min call
M. 04SoundINCLUDED
04

Sound & music library

Custom sound design pack & music bed library built for your brand in week two. Pulled into every monthly deliverable. Re-mixed quarterly.

  • Custom sound pack
  • Music bed library
  • Quarterly refresh
M. 05ReportsMONTHLY
05

Performance review

Monthly written report — what shipped, what performed, what to try next. We track what works in your specific channels and lean into it.

  • Written monthly report
  • Quarterly strategy call
  • Annual style refresh
M. 06FilesYOU OWN
06

Source files always

Source AEs, Illustrators, audio stems, and the master style guide all live in your shared drive. If you ever want to take it in-house, you can.

  • Source files monthly
  • Style guide is yours
  • No exit fee
SC. 03 / 14-MONTH RETAINER CASE

SUNDIAL INC — 14 MONTHS

From 0 to a full motion system in 4 weeks.

Sundial — a productivity SaaS company — came to us in February 2024 needing animation across paid ads, in-product moments, App Store videos, and a quarterly brand film. They did not want to hire in-house yet. We built their system in week one, took over from a previous agency in week two, and have shipped 168 deliverables across the contract.

The system itself was a "Calm Line" variant tuned to their navy + warm-yellow palette, with a custom 6-character cast for product moments. Every team-member voiceover slot uses the same casting agency, so spot-to-spot continuity is high.

168
DELIVERABLES SHIPPED
14
MONTHS RUNNING
+38%
AD CTR vs PRIOR
3
DAY AVG TURNAROUND
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M. 01 — STYLE GUIDE
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M. 03 — APP STORE LOOP
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M. 05 — BRAND FILM
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M. 09 — IG SERIES
SC. 04 / TIERS

THREE RETAINER TIERS

T. 01Starter3 MO MIN
SOLO BRANDS

Starter

$11kPER MONTH
  • 6 deliverables / mo
  • Custom style guide
  • 1-person team
  • 3 month minimum
  • Source files monthly
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T. 02Most Popular6 MO MIN
SCALE-UP

Studio

$18kPER MONTH
  • 12 deliverables / mo
  • Custom style guide
  • 2-person team
  • 6 month minimum
  • Music + sound pack
  • Weekly call
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T. 03Custom12 MO MIN
ENTERPRISE

Network

$32k+PER MONTH
  • Unlimited deliverables
  • Multi-property support
  • 4-person team
  • 12 month minimum
  • Quarterly brand film
  • Daily standup
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FAQ

RETAINER QUESTIONS

What if we don't use all 12 deliverables in a month?

Up to four roll over to the next month. Beyond that, we use the unspent budget for a "system refresh" — refining the style guide, building new templates, or animating a longer brand piece. Nothing is wasted.

Can we pause the retainer?

Yes — for one month every six. Common during product launches when the marketing team is busy with other things. We hold the team for you and resume when you're ready.

Do you sign NDAs and DPAs?

Standard mutual NDA, yes — most enterprise clients sign one before we even quote. DPA available on request, GDPR-compliant. Custom MSAs reviewed within five business days.

What happens at the end of the contract?

You walk with everything — the style guide, all source files, all music stems, and a 90-day "transition" right where we'll answer questions for free if your in-house team or a new agency is ramping up. We don't lock anyone in.