Startup branding costs range from $5,000 to $75,000+ depending on who you hire and what's included. Here's what you get at each tier — and when the investment actually makes sense.
A fractional creative director gives startups executive-level creative leadership at $5,000–$15,000/month without a full-time hire. Here's what they do, what they cost, and when the model makes sense.
A fractional designer gives startups senior design talent at 25–35% of full-time cost. No benefits, no equity. Here's what the model includes, what it costs, and when it makes sense.