SOS
Studio Overflow Support
Trusted white label service.
The Problem
Too much work and tight deadlines?
Challenges onboarding freelancers at short notice?
Unpredictable workloads?
Peaks and troughs in demand impacting studio efficiency?
Unstable financial planning from over or under-capacity?
Balancing the ever changing workloads of a studio is hard. Unexpected deadlines, fluctuating demands, onboarding freelancers, unrealistic deadlines. All of these can make resource planning and budget forecasting difficult.
We help you meet deadlines without compromising quality.
The Solution
Introducing SOS:
Your overflow studio
Hiring freelance support during busy periods is commonplace in the creative industries, but what if there was a better way?
We not only offer freelance services, but also a comprehensive retainer style package with blocks of time allowing consistent reliable ongoing support.
An extension of your team, designed to scale with your needs.
We adapt to your requirements with quality, flexibility, and reliability.
Hand off sections of work, entire projects, or something in between.
We can handle a range of tasks, from large-scale production rollouts with hundreds of artwork adaptations to conceptual studies for new projects.
Purchase monthly blocks of time, with flexibility to scale up or hand back projects, as needed.
We provide usage reports to help plan your needs more effectively.
Benefits
Flexible Workload Management:
From production rollouts to creative ideation, we’ve got you covered.
Transparent Predictable Billing:
Recurring billing for blocks of time to be used throughout the month, with clear reporting and recommendations.
Hybrid or Virtual Service:
While primarily a virtual service, onsite support is available if required.
Scalability:
Whether you need a little help, or a lot, we seamlessly adapt to your studio’s requirements.
Trusted by leading creative agencies.
While we take confidentiality seriously, rest assured you’ve seen the work we’ve contributed to.
We are committed to maintaining client trust, our white label work is for you and we will not work directly with your clients.
“Dunthorne Design's commitment to not only the individual job but also consideration for wider-reaching consistency and quality make them a fantastic addition to a team. With the ability to work in a fast-paced studio [as well as being] attentive to specific detail, accurate, and timely. ”
A world famous London based agency
“Thank you so much for all the amazing work you have done. I hope we will have you back as you have been such a great addition to the agency.”
Another world famous London based agency
Your work and information remain secure with us.
How It Works
& Pricing
We offer flexible, transparent pricing designed to fit your studio’s needs. Whether you have a defined project or require ongoing support, we have options to ensure you get the right level of service.
Project-Based Pricing
Perfect for businesses with a clear scope of work, we agree on the deliverables upfront and provide a tailored quote to match your project.
Contact us to discuss how we can help your project.
Flexible Monthly Retained Support
For businesses with ongoing creative needs, purchase a block of hours each month to be used across various tasks and projects. You can adjust your plan as your workload evolves, ensuring flexibility and reliability. We review these quarterly to ensure you are getting the support you need, not paying for unused capacity.
Example retained packages
20 hours per month – For occasional support or smaller campaigns
40 hours per month – Ideal for businesses needing regular creative input
80+ hours per month – For businesses with consistent or high-volume needs
Competitive Pricing
Our pricing is aligned with the freelance market, offering you the benefits of on-call support without the hassle of finding it. Our rates are competitive, with no hidden costs.
Each month, you’ll receive clear billing that breaks down:
A block booking fee for the time you book
Additional [pre agreed] fee for extra blocks used
Cover fee for admin
Onsite fee, if required
Need something tailored?
We will create a custom plan to fit your unique needs.
Contact us to discuss rates and find the right solution for your studio.
Above and beyond.
Learn more about how we work and our
H.U.E. philosophy
Nice to meet you!
Drop us a note and we’ll get back to you asap!
FAQ
How do you ensure quality control?
We use established workflows, experienced professionals, and regular communication to meet your standards. We look for feedback early in the process to ensure expectations are aligned with output.
What happens if we run out of hours?
We provide weekly updates on remaining hours, and will notify you in case you’re running low.
Additional blocks of hours can be purchased as needed, we can pause work, or we can hand back to your internal team. Ideally we will be working with your resource to ensure that overbooking is avoided and if additional output is required, then we can adapt to meet your requirements.
How does onsite support work?
Onsite support is available as a separate service, billed at competitive rates. Please enquire to see how we can help.
What types of projects do you handle?
We handle everything from production rollouts to creative concept development, tailoring our services to your needs. Our aim is to be your go to overflow agency, capable of adapting to fit the brief.
Can you integrate with our existing tools and systems?
Of course. We’d be happy to discuss with your team process and workflows. We want to work the way you work, so that there is seamless collaboration.
I need to fill in timesheets for this project, will that be a problem?
No problem at all, we time track all our work so can show you how long has been spent on your projects.