Disciplined studio capabilities and engagement terms

Oak Merton provides four distinct branding disciplines tailored for established businesses in Denver and across Colorado. All engagements are led directly by Anna Kozlova with published rates and clear milestone boundaries.

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Clear scope boundaries and transparent quotes

Commercial relationships function best when expectations and costs are stated plainly at the outset. Unlike conventional agencies that obscure pricing behind open-ended retainers or lengthy estimation cycles, Oak Merton publishes its pricing brackets openly.

Every commission falls into one of four primary service categories, or combines strategy and identity into a unified charter. Quotes within our published fee ranges are governed strictly by six objective criteria: research depth, scope of work, timeline constraints, the count of tangible deliverables, audience tiers, and physical collateral applications.

Clients receive a binding written scope agreement before any invoice is issued. Turnarounds run between two and eight weeks, and every engagement includes two structured revision cycles.

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Branding Package

2,500–7,500 USD per project

A comprehensive graphic identity system engineered for physical longevity and digital coherence. We create distinctive primary marks, secondary emblems, typographic hierarchies, color palettes, print stationery mechanicals, and a bound brand usage manual.

Designed for regional businesses, craft enterprises, and professional partnerships that need to establish lasting authority across print, signage, packaging, and digital channels. Delivery takes 2 to 6 weeks.

Complete graphic identity system (primary, secondary, and badge formats)
Typographic system with web, desktop, and print font pairings
Bound linen brand usage manual (printed volume + digital master)
Production-ready stationery mechanicals and digital templates

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Fee Range $2,500–$7,500

Turnaround 2 to 6 weeks

Key Deliverable Bound brand manual & vector suite

Revisions 2 included rounds

Brand Strategy & Positioning

3,500–9,500 USD per project

Strategic positioning architecture that defines your market position, competitive differentiation, audience personas, core messaging pillars, and long-term narrative direction.

Ideal for organizations undergoing pivotal growth, market repositioning, leadership succession, or launching new ventures where strategic clarity must precede design investments. Delivery takes 4 to 8 weeks.

Competitive market audit and whitespace analysis
Audience tier profiles and commercial trigger mapping
Message hierarchy and core value proposition framework
Strategic positioning playbook typeset for internal governance

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Fee Range $3,500–$9,500

Turnaround 4 to 8 weeks

Key Deliverable Strategic positioning master brief

Interviews Executive & stakeholder audits

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Brand Consultation Sessions

198–200 USD per session

A private, intensive 60-minute diagnostic session with Anna Kozlova. We conduct an objective evaluation of your current brand positioning, collateral effectiveness, naming challenges, or messaging friction.

Suited for business founders needing direct, unhurried counsel before committing to large-scale agency scopes. Conducted at our Denver studio on East 17th Avenue or via secure video.

60 minutes of direct 1-on-1 strategic consultation
Comprehensive pre-session review of current collateral
Written diagnostic brief with tactical directives within 48 hours

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Fee $198–$200 / session

Duration 60 minutes

Location Denver studio or video

Follow-Up Written brief in 48 hours

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Editorial Copywriting

45–80 USD per hour

High-precision editorial prose for websites, print collateral, packaging narratives, executive biographies, and corporate manifestos. We strip away hollow buzzwords to craft clear, authoritative copy that builds genuine customer confidence.

All copywriting is billed at hourly rates with upfront hour caps, ensuring predictable budgets for founders and marketing directors.

Voice and tone guidelines manual with approved syntax rules
Website copy structured for clarity, conversion, and search relevance
Editorial prose for print folios, brochures, and packaging labels

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Hourly Rate $45–$80 / hr

Budget Control Capped upfront estimate

Lead Author Anna Kozlova

Revisions 2 included rounds

How our engagement quotes are determined

Every quote is determined on six verifiable scope factors. Rather than guessing client budgets, evaluation focuses on the exact requirements of your business to provide a transparent, binding proposal.

1. Research Depth

The extent of industry analysis, regional competitor audits, stakeholder interviews, and historical archive reviews required.

2. Scope of Work

Whether the project requires standalone visual assets, naming creation, messaging architecture, or full brand manuals.

3. Project Timeline

Delivery windows scheduled within our standard 2-to-8-week cycles. (We do not accept rush turnaround orders).

4. Deliverables Count

The total quantity of final assets, including physical print mechanicals, digital asset libraries, and bound manuals.

5. Audience Segments

The complexity and variation of customer tiers, from regional wholesale buyers to retail consumers and professional partners.

6. Physical Touchpoints

The number of tangible physical applications, such as signage specifications, label embossing dies, and stationery suites.

Ready to discuss your studio engagement?

The studio schedules three major client commissions per quarter to maintain unhurried craft and direct principal collaboration. Reach out with your project parameters to confirm current availability.

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