Design help that's
always there for you.
Deer Designer was created in 2018 by Thiago de Carvalho. The main idea was to give everyone a chance to have professional design help — reliable and always available. Our goal is to democratize design work and to make "small" look BIG.
1000+ Brands
Your own design team
A real pod, real people.
2018
founded
1000+
brands trust us
1,000,000+
designs delivered
95%
Client retention
A note from our founder
I started this as a side gig, in my second language, with no network and no safety net.
And every year since has taught me the same thing: clients don't stay for pretty. They stay because we're always there and we deliver.
But honestly, I don't want you thinking about us at all. I want you to have a Tuesday where nothing is on fire.
Eight years, one step at a time.
2018
Deer Designer
is founded
2019
First Hire
2023
100,000 requests
2024
1,000,000 designs
delivered
2025
BuckBoard
launched
2026
The new team
model
Every business deserves a
team, not a gamble.
Good design shouldn't be a Fortune 500 privilege, or a coin flip on whichever freelancer happens to be free this week. We watched agencies and growing companies get squeezed: too much money for a solo freelancer, too little budget for a full in-house department, and nowhere good in between.
So we built the in-between: a dedicated pod, the output of an in-house team, at a fraction of the cost.
Our Mission
We believe in supporting small businesses' growth and online presence so they can have a real impact in their local communities. We do it by delivering an affordable yet tailored design service.
Our Vision
Our vision is to democratize bespoke design, being the best alternative to freelance designers and to make the "small" look "BIG".
We're not trying to disrupt the graphic design industry. We're just as small as you are. We are the best alternative for anyone tired of being let down by freelancers and in need of a better option.
AI-speed. Human taste.
Every time.
Your pod's designers do the design. AI handles the admin, the production grunt work and the QA checks, so they have more time for the part that needs taste.
See how a project actually runs
- You
You send
a requestTell us what you need. No project manager required on your side.
- AI
AI sorts
the briefYour request becomes a clear brief your designers can run with.
- Your team
Your
designers do
the real workSenior designers and specialists make the thing. This is the part that needs taste.
- AI
AI does the
grunt workProduction tasks and QA checks, so nothing slips through the cracks.
- Your team
Your creative
director
signs offReviewed, refined and approved by a person before it reaches you.
- You
You make
the callAI makes the work faster. It never makes the decision.
A request, start to finish. A person on every call.
The boring parts run on autopilot. The creative decisions never do.
- TeamA person decides. A creative director signs off every time.
- AIAI speeds up the work, never decides for you.
Launch week social pack
- Brief checkedAI
Gaps flagged before design starts.
- Designed by your senior designerTeam
First draft delivered.
- Production checks passedAI
Files and specs verified.
- Approved by your creative directorTeam
Signed off. On its way to you.
Our Values
Radical transparency
We tell you what's AI-assisted, what's not, and what we can't do. We only give timelines we can actually meet.
Ego-free approach
Designers have big egos. That's why whenever we believe there's a better way, we'll deliver alternatives.
Judgment over automation
AI handles the repetitive work so your pod can spend its time on the human part: taste, context and knowing your brand.
Communication
It's better to hear it twice than not to hear it at all. The more we communicate, the more we learn and grow.
Proactivity
We take ownership of the creative process and make sure our clients get our best, sometimes even before they ask.
The Deer Designer Team — Remote & Global
How We Work
Our Culture
We're remote-first, always have been, which means we hire the best talent wherever it is instead of whoever's nearby. For you, that translates into one thing: a stable team that actually knows your brand, instead of a rotating cast of names.
Same faces, every time
Your pod isn't reshuffled every project. The people working on your brand today are the same ones who'll be working on it next quarter, so they stop asking "wait, what's your brand voice again?" and start anticipating it.
Low turnover isn't an accident
We built a place people actually want to stick around, which is the real reason your account doesn't churn through designers. [Average tenure: 2.3 years.]
Our Team
The people behind the work.
Every request is matched with the right creative talent, backed by a team of specialists who keep your work moving.
Meet some of the people behind Deer Designer.
Justin
Creative Director
Creative leadership
Teng
Senior Designer
Design execution
Ardith
Production Designer
Production and delivery
Wanessa
Client Success Team
Client experience
Jean
Specialist
Specialist design support
Our team in action
70+ people, One team.
Creative direction, design, production and client support, working together to keep your requests moving.
Creative
Direction
Design
Execution
Production
and Delivery
Client
Support
The DD Family
What our designers say
"Deer Designer has given me the opportunity to explore new technologies and even represent the company in web development. It has significantly boosted my confidence and helped me grow both as a designer and as a professional."
"Working here gave me structure, consistency, and the chance to grow with a team. In freelancing, you often work alone, but here I was able to collaborate with different people, learn from feedback, and build stronger communication skills. It also gave me opportunities to take on different roles and responsibilities, which helped me grow beyond just design work."
"I can’t pick just one thing I love about working in Deer Designer, so let me give you two: First off, the people. I feel like everyone is actually trying to help each other do better. Second, but also important, is how much you learn just by doing the job."
Ready?
Ready for a design team
that doesn't flake?
Join 600+ companies that stopped chasing freelancers and started working with a pod that shows up.
