MTG Marketing Printing Services Logo
Below is a list of questions and answered on how to arrange for graphic design work, the fees and other requirements and specifications.

Hopefully we were able to explain everything in plain English but if you're still having problems understanding how to submit graphics then give us a call at 877.281.1421, we'll be happy to help you out!

How much will it cost to have my business card, postcards, flyers, banners, et.al. artwork designed..?

MTG Marketing provides Graphic Design Services for business cards, postcards, flyers, banners, web sites, logo development and more based on the following fee structure:


Reproductions: Flat Fee per Graphic
  • Layout Concept that needs to be closely replicated.
  • Exact match not guaranteed but will be at least 95% of original Layout Concept.
  • Includes Make Ready for Printing/Publication.

  • Simple: $25 - Simple Text or Graphic Layout, Nominal Retouching
  • Complex: $75 - Complex Text or Graphics Layout, Significant Retouching

    • Ala Carte and Prepaid Retrainer Fees:
  • Graphic Development Hour [GDH] (billed in [0.1] 1/10th Increments)
    		• $75 per GDH
  • Proof Revision (after first proof revision)
    		• $25 each
  • Photography (includes travel time)
    		• $75 per GDH
  • Make Ready for Printing/Publication (client provided graphics)
    		• $25 each
  • Graphics/Documents (client thumb drive, cdr/dvd)

    		• Free
  • Ala Carte: [1] GDH @ $75
  • Prepaid Retainer: [8] GDH @ $540 ($67.50/hr)
  • Prepaid Retainer: [20] GDH @ $1125 ($56.25/hr)
  • Prepaid Retainer: [40] GDH @ $1800 ($45/hr)
    • Projects:
    Creating a unique Layout Concept, utilizing Client Supplied Materials (graphic images, logos, photographs or copy text), based on client’s ideas and those of the graphic designer, using wording, graphics, logos, et.al. specific to client’s needs.
  • Includes one initial graphic proof and, if necessary, one revision of graphic proof
  • Includes Make Ready for Printing/Publication.

    Project Minimum: [2] GDH Quoted

    Layout Concept:
    The definitive look/feel of the graphic/artwork to be (re)created. The client needs to provide the MTG Marketing graphics department with as much information as possible about their "Layout Concept" (i.e., business card, flyer, logos, photos, similar concepts).

    If necessary, sketch layout concept showing location of copy text, logo(s), photo(s) and other graphic elements; you can use the MTG Marketing Simple Idea Template as a layout worksheet that you can use to scroll out your design initial concept.
    • Simple Idea Template
    Idea Template

    Layout Concept Approval:
    Once an initial draft proof of a Layout Concept has been created and submitted, via email, to client for review the client must specify all changes, via email, within (5) working days or the initial draft proof will be considered approved as is and ready to be used. Proof Revision fee will apply thereafter.

    Client Supplied Materials:
    All client supplied materials submitted must be able to be clearly scanned or provided in digital format (PSD, PDF, TIFF, JPG, GIF, EPS, AI) at least 300 dpi via CDR, DVD, Email Attachment or FTP download.
    Copy text can must be printed legibly or provided in digital format (DOC, TXT) via CDR, DVD, Email Attachment or FTP download. Spelling and grammar of copy text is the responsibility of the client.

    Client Provided Graphics/Artwork:
    Clients are welcomed to provide their ready to print/publish artwork in accordance with the project specifications.
    Client created graphics must be provided in a digital format (PSD, PDF, TIFF, JPG, GIF, EPS, AI) at least 300 dpi. Client created graphics acceptance at MTG Marketing discretion. Make Ready Fee may apply.
    What to know before you submit your order:

    Monthly Promotion    How to Submit Artwork    Timely Shipping Tips
    MTG Marketing
    4297 Mt. Putman Avenue
    San Diego CA 92117-4748
         		887.281.1421 Toll Free
    619.889.5776 Office
    858.598.6640 Fax

    monthlyspecial@mtgmprinting.com

    MTG Marketing Sun Logo