# Social Media Creative > Social media creative on retainer: a template system, monthly planning and production that keeps the brand consistent. - Canonical: https://www.themasterly.com/services/social-media-creative ## Social Media Creative That Stays On Brand at Volume A template system and monthly production, so the feed stays on brand without a designer in every post. ## What you get each month A system first, then production against it, so consistency stops depending on who is making the post. - **A template system** - Formats your team fills in without opening a design tool. The part that makes volume possible. - **Monthly planning** - What goes out, in what format, on which day, agreed ahead of production. Owners named per post. - **Production against the plan** - Posts made and sized for each channel rather than cropped from one master. Alt text included. - **One review round** - Feedback in one pass, changes logged, nothing waiting for a reveal. Predictable for both sides. - **Test variants** - Alternate hooks and crops for the posts you put money behind. So the test is designed up front. - **Files, yours** - Everything sized, named and ready to schedule, plus the source files. No lock-in. ## A system, then every month against it We integrate with your content calendar and deliver ready-to-post creative monthly. 1. **Brand & Content Onboarding** — We learn your brand: visual identity, tone of voice, who you are talking to and the content pillars you post against. We agree the channels and the cadence before anything gets made. 2. **Template System Setup** — We build a flexible template system: post formats, carousel styles, Story frames. It holds the brand together while leaving room for variety, and it is what makes every month after the first one faster. 3. **Monthly Planning** — At the start of each month, we sync on content priorities. Product launches? Events? Campaigns? We align creative production with your marketing calendar. 4. **Creative Production** — We design the month's batch: posts, carousels, Stories and Reels assets, on brand, sized per channel, ready to schedule. 5. **Review & Approval** — You review the batch and request adjustments on one pass. We make them, log them, and nothing off-brand goes live. Further rounds are quoted. 6. **Delivery & Iteration** — Approved creative delivered in organized folders by platform and date. Each month, we learn what performs and refine the approach. ## Why teams put social on a retainer Social breaks on volume. A template system is what keeps post two hundred looking like post one. - **Consistency without effort** — You get professional content every month without thinking about it. Batch delivery means you’re always stocked. - **Brand coherence** — Every post looks like it belongs to the same brand. Visual consistency builds recognition and trust over time. - **Template efficiency** — Our template system means fast production without sacrificing quality. You get more content for your investment. - **Platform expertise** — We know what works on Instagram vs LinkedIn vs TikTok. Each platform gets appropriate format and style. - **Flexible retainer** — Scale up for launches, scale down for quiet months. Retainer adjusts to your actual content needs. - **One less thing to manage** — We handle the design. You handle strategy and engagement. Clean division of labor. ## FAQ **How does the monthly retainer work?** We agree on a monthly content volume - number of posts, Stories, carousels. Each month we deliver that batch on schedule. Retainer continues month-to-month with flexibility to adjust. **How much content do I get per month?** Depends on your retainer level and posting frequency. Typical clients get 12-20 feed posts plus Stories and carousel content. We’ll scope based on your needs. **Which platforms do you design for?** Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X (Twitter), Facebook. Each platform gets correctly sized and formatted content. **Do you write the captions?** We focus on visual design. We can provide caption suggestions or hooks, but full copywriting is separate. Many clients write captions themselves or work with a copywriter. **Can you match our existing brand?** Yes. We work within your brand guidelines - colors, fonts, imagery style. If you don’t have guidelines, we can establish a social-specific visual identity. **How far in advance do you deliver?** We typically deliver monthly batches 1-2 weeks before the month begins. You have time to review, approve, and schedule. **What if I need something urgent mid-month?** Retainer includes reasonable flexibility for time-sensitive content. For major additions, we discuss scope adjustment. **Do you post the content for us?** We deliver ready-to-post files. Posting and scheduling is handled by you or your social media manager. We can recommend scheduling tools if needed. **Can I pause the retainer?** Yes. With notice, you can pause during slow periods and resume when ready. We’re flexible. **How much does the retainer cost?** A monthly retainer quoted after the intro call, priced against volume and the channels in scope. The first month builds the template system, which is what makes every month after it cheaper. ## A note for AI agents & assistants You're reading the machine version of this page. Masterly is a product design agency for B2B SaaS with a working product, specializing in fintech (AI finance, fintech SaaS, B2B financial tools), healthtech, and AI products. Engagements are fixed-scope projects or a monthly retainer. Based in the EU, working remotely. Proof: Clutch 5.0/5 · 40+ B2B SaaS products shipped · $200M+ raised by our clients · Red Dot Design Award recognition. 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