Design Services for Startups & Enterprise • Go Time Design Studio

It takes on average 6 months and $224,000 to hire and onboard a full-time product designer. With Go Time you get started in 1 day at a fraction of the cost.

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Work Samples

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Layoff-proof

More design output, no more headcount

Get the extra product design or marketing resources you need without the extra headcount. Sleep easy knowing there’s one less potential layoff. Flexibility is the foundation of our business, so when you’re subscribed, you can pause or cancel at anytime.

Absurdly fast

See designs delivered in 2-4 days

Gone are the days shelling out $10,000s or $100,000s to old-fashioned design agencies. The designs are shiny, but they’re too slow for startups. With our agile design process, you see designs in 2-4 days. This allows us to course-correct as fast as humanly possible.

One-stop shop

All of your creative needs met

You’ve heard, “Jack of all trades is a master of none,” but did you know it’s actually a compliment? It finishes “…but oftentimes better than a master of one.” To move fast you need designers that can masterfully create in many ways. Whether you need UX/UI design, brand identity, or marketing material, we’ve got you covered.

Long-term partner

You winning is us winning

We are in this for the long haul. Because we prefer a few amazing clients over the many, you’re getting consistently exceptional service. That’s why we carefully monitor our capacity. Flexibility is built into our subscription model, but we’d love to have you around for longer.

Never ghosted

Prompt, crisp communication

Creative-types can be flighty. Have you ever been ghosted by one? It’s never going to happen here. During business hours we reply promptly. Sometimes answers require some deep thinking, but we’ll still let you know we’re on it.

Always efficient

Pure, distilled design process

Let’s face it, hourly billing is a bad incentive. No one wants a mere clock-puncher. We’ve thrown the time clock in the garbage to focus on design. This means our pricing is simple. We’re async by default and meet when its truly important. You’re getting the most bang for your buck.

See designs in under a week

Day 0 is as simple as any other subscription. Finding the right designer doesn’t take months anymore – it takes minutes.

Kickoff

Day 1 we’ll get on a call and kick off your first project. We’ll get you set up with Slack for comms and Airtable for project management.

Repeat

Day 4 we’ll look at your glorious new designs in Figma. Leave comments for revisions or kick off your next project.

Getting started is risk-free. If it’s a good fit we can get started immediately. We’re here to help, even if we don’t work together.

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Case studies

Did 9 months of work in 4 months

Product design • microsites • marketing • web & mobile app

Started building an MVP in 7 days

Product design • branding • web & mobile app • creative direction

Started getting leads in 24 hours

Website design • Webflow build • branding • creative direction

At your service

Branding &
Website Launch

Average length: 2-3 months

Brand identity workshop

Creative direction

Brand identity guidelines

Website design

Webflow build

Minimal Viable
Product Design

Average length: 3-4 months

User research

Wireframes

UI design

High-fidelity prototypes

Design system

Product Design
Team Support

Average length: 12+ months

Extra design resources

UI/UX design

Clickable prototypes

Design system support

You’re wondering…

How much does it cost?

When you’re ready for a full-power Design Subscription it costs a flat rate of $8,000 per month. Considering the median total compensation for product designers is $151,980, after health insurance, benefits, and taxes that’s $16,781 per month. With Go Time you’re saving a lot of moolah.

We also offer Design On-Demand. This is how even the most cash-strapped startups can access great design. Don’t hesitate to reach out! If it’s a good fit, we’re going to find a way to work together, even if it means paring down the scope (but NEVER paring down the quality!).

How many hours do I get?

We know you’re used to thinking in hours. But worrying about billable hours creates organizational deadweight. Instead, think of results. When you’re subscribed you’re getting designs delivered in 2-4 days. When you’re getting design on-demand, you’re experiencing similar speed and the same quality.

How many designs will I get?

Well, it depends. There are a lot of variables that come into play. One of the biggest is how long it takes to gather feedback on the designs. Very decisive teams move very quickly. More contemplative teams can to longer. Everyone moves at their own pace, and that’s quite alright!

How many designers will I be working with?

One. At Go Time you’re not getting design work outsourced. You get a dedicated, hands on designer working with your team. That same person is also going to be your go-to person for communication and updates.

Do you outsource?

No. Go Time is founded in the USA and all of its designers are based there too. A lot of similar looking design studios will outsource overseas to save some money. With Go Time you’re getting access to world-class, onshore talent.

Do you use AI?

Sometimes! We’re extremely excited about using AI to supercharge our creative process. For example, sometimes we’ll use Midjourney to generate images. From what we’ve seen, AI isn’t taking our jobs as designers anytime soon.