07/24/2026
It's a good question! Many businesses think that having an in-house graphic designer is more convenient or that they can "keep an eye" on you. They're wrong. But the key is, you need to be using the right designer. Trust is everything. Consistency is critical. Speed and accuracy are paramount. Here's what one of my clients say:
"Chris has become an indispensable core part of our team, consistently blowing us away with his incredible responsiveness and dedication to every project."
- Carlyn Mandarano, Marketing Manager, The Burger’s priest.
Let's do the math.
Based on average Canadian graphic designer data:
In-house:
Average entry level Graphic Designer salary: $45,000-$60,000
Employer CPP & EI: $3,500-$5,500
2 weeks of paid vacation time: $1,800-$2,400
Benefits: $2,000-$5,000
Sick Days
Total: $52,300-$72,900/yr +++
VS.
Chris Trubela:
Average monthly accrued work fee: net $2,000/month ($24,000/yr)
No paid vacation
No paid sick days
HST charged on my invoices is captured as an HST credit!
You're getting a veteran designer, content creator with over 30 years experience!
$72,900/year VERSUS $24,000/year
If you are ready to try a different, HUGELY cost-saving approach with a contractor you can trust, email me at [email protected], DM me or call me at (905) 442-3323.
