ACTIVE LAYER
The Scalable Design Partner
A team-based alternative to solo designer subscriptions. This is not a solo designer. This is a system + team designed to handle ongoing design needs with professional execution and strategic oversight built in.
Core Positioning
| Fixed Monthly Pricing | Predictable costs. No scope creep surprises. Know exactly what you're paying for. |
| Unlimited Requests | Submit as many requests as you need—worked on within your tier's concurrency limits. |
| Async Workflow | No daily meetings. Structured communication via project boards and Slack (Growth+). |
| Professional Execution | Design systems thinking applied to every deliverable. Consistency without compromise. |
| Strategic Layer | Scale tier includes dedicated PM and consultative input—not just execution. |
Who This Is For
Teams Who:
NOT For:
Core Differentiators
| Team Redundancy | No single point of failure. Multiple designers familiar with your brand. |
| Multiple Concurrent Requests | Growth and Scale tiers handle 2-4 requests simultaneously—not sequential. |
| Real-Time Slack Access | Growth+ tiers get Slack integration for faster feedback loops. |
| Strategic Layer Included | Scale tier includes dedicated PM and consultative input on design decisions. |
| Systemized Execution | Templates, components, and documented workflows that scale with you. |
Pricing Tiers
STARTER — $2,995/month
Best for: Small teams with focused, sequential design needs.
GROWTH — $5,995/month
Best for: Growing teams with parallel design needs and faster timelines.
SCALE — $9,995/month
Best for: Teams needing strategic design partnership and high-volume output.
How It Works
| 1. Submit Request | Add your design request to the project board with context, references, and deadlines. |
| 2. Async Execution | Our team works through requests within your tier's concurrency and turnaround times. |
| 3. Review & Revise | Each request includes 1 structured revision round. Material changes become new requests. |
| 4. Deliver & Deploy | Final assets delivered. No weekend guarantees. No same-day guarantees. Structured velocity. |
Hard Boundaries
Out of Scope:
Requests must fit within: Design execution + structured system iteration.
FAQ
What counts as a 'new request'?
If direction materially changes, it becomes a new request. Small refinements stay within revision. Be clear and specific in your initial brief to maximize efficiency.
How fast is turnaround?
Starter: 2-3 business days. Growth: 1-2 business days. Scale: prioritized workflow. No weekend guarantees. No same-day guarantees. Async-first means structured, not instant.
Can I pause or cancel?
Monthly commitment. Cancel with 30 days notice. Pause available for Scale tier with 14 days notice.
What if I need something outside scope?
We'll flag it and can scope separately as a project engagement (Foundation Kit, Live Surface, etc.).
Ready for a scalable design partner?
Let's talk about which tier fits your team's needs.