1. Retainer Overview

This engagement is structured as a monthly retainer that reserves the Consultant’s ongoing availability, continuity, and priority access.

The intent is to provide an ongoing senior design partnership over time rather than task-based delivery. The retainer reflects reserved capacity and engagement, not a fixed or tracked number of hours.

As a general reference only, the level of involvement typically corresponds to a meaningful part-time commitment spread across the month, flexing week to week based on priorities.

2. Focus Areas

The Consultant will support the Client across a combination of advisory and hands-on work, which may include:

• Product and design direction
• Design and product reviews
• Strategic input and decision support
• Design system guidance and evolution
• Hands-on exploration, prototyping, or execution where helpful
• Mentoring and support for designers or cross-functional partners

The first four weeks will focus on agreeing the scope of Kevin’s first version, defining the product structure and key interactions, and designing initial workflows alongside Nick and Chris. This is a focused push toward V1, not a guarantee of a completed launch within four weeks. The exact balance between advisory and execution may shift over time depending on phase, needs, and priorities.

3. Ways of Working & Cadence

Unless otherwise agreed, the working rhythm includes:

• One weekly standing meeting (typically 30-60 minutes)
• Ad-hoc meetings as needed and mutually agreed
• Ongoing asynchronous collaboration throughout the week