Remuneration essentials

dna creative will bill fees and costs on a monthly basis, usually on completion of projects, except where projects extend over several months, or several related projects are running concurrently over a long period. In such cases we will propose monthly progress payments or a scheduled retainer system. Out of pocket supplier costs are billed monthly in arrears, in itemised fashion, and a 10% markup is added to such costs paid through our own trade accounts. Clients may often wish to settle such agreed costs direct with suppliers, saving the 10%. A 5% service charge to the bottom line is standard, but this may be waived if payments are made according to a scheduled retainer regime.

Experience and track record of success

dna creative has worked on many projects of similar scale and complexity for both global and national organisations, and has a strong track record of working closely with clients, other creative and technical consultants and suppliers to deliver winning communications solutions.

We have wide experience of both creation and implementation of effective branding guidelines, understanding unique corporate values, and expressing these values thematically through a lucid and elegant visual hierarchy, implemented across multiple platforms, from architectural graphics through print and screen-based media. We have strong analytical and research skills, and our reporting, scheduling and liaison is meticulous, thorough and transparent.

Creativity and design excellence

dna creative has an international reputation for its multi-disciplinary creative design across environmental, brand, print and screen-based media, and brings a passionate originality to all its work. We have featured in many exhibitions and design articles over many years, and received many commendations and awards, but we are happiest when we receive accolades from happy clients, of which there are many.

Collaborative culture, responsive service ethos

dna creative is highly collaborative in its approach to ideas, communication, information-sharing and implementation. We are used to working at the highest levels with clients in a multi-stakeholder, joint-service environment, and are responsive and diplomatic in our approach to presentation, discussion, trouble-shooting and quality control.

Competitive, transparent fees basis

We have a reputation for competitive but realistic fees and costs, and work hard to keep our billing and reporting transparent and free of surprises.

We try harder

We are excited by the opportunity, and as a relatively young firm, we need to work harder and be more original than many of our larger and longer-established competitors.