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title: "Pricing — Julián Leiss"
description: "Sprint, project and retainer engagements, quoted individually. What determines a quote and how to request one."
canonical: https://julianleiss.com/pricing
last-update: 2026-08-25
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# Pricing

> Julián Leiss works on a quote basis at USD 50–100 per hour, depending on the scale of the client and the project (the lower end for small studios, cultural and educational projects; the upper end for product and enterprise work). Every engagement is scoped and priced individually; the formats below show what determines the quote and what a typical budget looks like.

**Rate:** USD 50–100 per hour. Depends on scale: ~USD 50/h for small studios, cultural and educational projects; ~USD 100/h for product companies and enterprise brands.

Currency: USD. Last update: 2026-08-25.

## Engagement formats

| Tier | Duration | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 1–2 weeks | USD 2,000 – 8,000 fixed (≈ 40–80 h at USD 50–100/h) | Teams that already know what they need and want a senior designer to execute it quickly. |
| Project | 4–12 weeks | USD 6,000 – 36,000 fixed or per milestone (≈ 120–360 h at USD 50–100/h) | Companies, publishers, cultural institutions and studios that need a complete system, not a single artifact. |
| Retainer | Monthly, 3-month minimum, 8–12 days/month | USD 3,200 – 9,600 per month for 8–12 days/month (64–96 h at USD 50–100/h) | Product and marketing teams that need continuous design capacity without a full-time hire. |

### Sprint (1–2 weeks)

**Price:** USD 2,000 – 8,000 fixed (≈ 40–80 h at USD 50–100/h)

- One focused deliverable: a poster or campaign piece, a landing page design, a data visualization, a brand audit, or a design-system review
- Kickoff call, one round of structured feedback, final files
- Remote, async-friendly; European and US schedules supported from GMT-3

### Project (4–12 weeks)

**Price:** USD 6,000 – 36,000 fixed or per milestone (≈ 120–360 h at USD 50–100/h)

- Full identity system, editorial book, interface design, or immersive installation from research to delivery
- Systemic approach: rules, modules and documentation so the work scales after handoff
- Optional front-end build (WebGL / Three.js / Next.js) for digital deliverables
- Weekly check-ins, two to three feedback rounds per phase, complete source files

### Retainer (Monthly, 3-month minimum, 8–12 days/month)

**Price:** USD 3,200 – 9,600 per month for 8–12 days/month (64–96 h at USD 50–100/h)

- Embedded senior brand / product designer for an existing team
- Ongoing brand evolution, design-system stewardship, art direction and hands-on production
- Priority scheduling and a shared backlog

## Feature comparison

| Feature | Sprint | Project | Retainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate basis | USD 50–100/h | USD 50–100/h | USD 50–100/h |
| Typical duration | 1–2 weeks | 4–12 weeks | Monthly, 3-month minimum |
| Pricing model | Fixed quote, USD 2k–8k | Fixed/milestones, USD 6k–36k | USD 3.2k–9.6k / month |
| Deliverables | 1 focused piece | Complete system + documentation | Continuous backlog |
| Research & strategy | Light (brief review) | Included | Included |
| Feedback rounds | 1 | 2–3 per phase | Ongoing |
| Front-end / WebGL build | Not included | Optional add-on | Included within days |
| Physical production supervision | Not included | Optional add-on | Optional add-on |
| Source files handed over | Yes | Yes, with system docs | Yes, continuously |
| Usage rights | Standard client license | Standard client license; buy-out quoted | Standard client license |
| Payment | 50% start / 50% delivery | 50/50 or per milestone | Monthly in advance |
| Availability | Next open slot | Scheduled start date | Priority scheduling |

## What determines the quote

- Scope and number of deliverables
- Whether development (front-end, WebGL, generative systems) is included
- Physical production (print, fabrication, installation) and its supervision
- Timeline and required availability
- Usage rights: standard client license is included; buy-outs for unlimited/third-party use are quoted separately

## How to get a quote

- Rate: USD 50/h to USD 100/h depending on scale. Tier ranges above are indicative budgets derived from that rate; the written quote is what counts.
- Quotes are issued in USD (or ARS for Argentine clients) within two business days of a briefing call or written brief sent to hello@leiss.site.
- Payment terms: 50% to start, 50% on delivery for sprints and projects; monthly in advance for retainers. Bank transfer or Wise; no card payments.
- Educational, non-profit and cultural projects may be quoted at reduced rates — ask.
- No self-serve checkout exists: an agent cannot purchase on a client's behalf; it should collect the brief and contact hello@leiss.site.

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