SCALE YOUR PRODUCT LINE WITHOUT FRICTION

Every time you launch a new flavor, a limited strain, or a seasonal release, it shouldn't feel like you're starting from scratch

You don’t just get a pretty package design. You get badass, scalable brand strategy.

Most designers start with colors and vibes. I start with an audit to get clear on your goals and your state compliance rules. Let's build a brand with some real teeth—one that commands the shelf and makes distributors say "HELL YES”.

When we work together, we strip away the messy startup graphics and build a visual system rooted in strategy. I give you the exact structure you need to roll out new SKUs in weeks instead of months, without triggering an identity crisis.

Stop fighting your nature. Let's build a brand with enough bite to command the shelf and win over the best distributors in the game.

SERVICES | FOR PACKAGING DESIGN & COMPLIANCE

Standalone Product Design

The ProDUCT LAUNCH

For existing brands launching a completely new product that requires its own distinct visual vibe from scratch (think a craft brewery rolling out a separate THC beverage, or a distillery dropping a flagship whiskey).

New categories can break your brand if your new product looks identical to your core line, or worse, looks like a cheap, half-baked afterthought. The Product Launch builds an entirely fresh visual world for your new product.

  • Parent Brand Alignment

    • In-Depth Brand Guideline Review – ensuring your new standalone asset respects your existing brand identity so you expand into new categories smoothly without diluting your core brand equity

    Product Logo & Curation

    • Custom Standalone Product Wordmark – explicitly designed for the new product line so it builds its own immediate recognition and holds its own on a crowded retail shelf

    • Line-Specific Color & Typography Hierarchy – tailoring a dedicated visual system for this release that fits seamlessly alongside your parent brand while giving the new line its own premium edge

    • Intricate Graphic Frameworks & Textures – establishing an entirely unique visual aesthetic tailored to this release so it proves its quality before the customer even picks it up

    Packaging Execution (Your Flagship SKU)

    • Flagship Container Visual & Artwork Design – giving your flagship product maximum visual impact and unignorable shelf presence

    • Regulatory Compliance Layout Integration – structuring your TTB warning blocks, state cannabis symbols, and legal text panels correctly from the start so you pass state board reviews without facing forced recalls

    • Production-Ready FIles – formatting your native files to your manufacturer's precise dielines to remove the risk of a botched or delayed print run

    Product Package Playbook

    • Multi-Page Product Guidelines & Master Templates – giving your team a clean handbook and raw master files (.AI, .EPS, .PDF) so they can confidently scale out future drops or flavor expansions without an identity crisis

  • 4 Weeks

  • Starting at $3,000

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Existing Asset EXPANSION

SKU EXPANSION

For established brands ready to drop a new flavor variation, a seasonal beer release, or a limited-edition strain drop using your active brand assets.

Rolling out product expansions shouldn't require an identity overhaul. This service takes your locked-in master layouts and builds out seamless line extensions. We protect your active brand while keeping your production schedule moving smoothly.

  • Line Expansion

    • Existing Brand Asset & Template Application – mapping your active logo files, core grids, and design layouts cleanly onto new flavors or strain variations

    • Seamless Lineup Visual Consistency – ensuring your new variations match your flagship products perfectly so the entire line commands the shelf as a unified family

    • 3 Revisions Included – giving you a comfortable window to review the layout shifts so you know you're getting exactly what you want

    Production-Ready File Preparation

    • Printer Technical Tailoring – formatting your native production files to your manufacturer's precise dieline and bleed guidelines to remove the risk of a botched or delayed print run

    Technical & Regulatory Checks

    • Integrating Mandatory Industry Regulations – meticulous placement of TTB warning blocks, state cannabis symbols, net weights, and nutrition text blocks so your mechanical files pass state board compliance reviews smoothly

    Pricing Structure

    • $500 / SKU (Standard Edition) – straight color and text swaps using your existing design system with minimal layout shifts, perfect for dropping straightforward flavor variations or new strains

    • $1,500 / SKU (Premium Edition) – utilizing your active design infrastructure but incorporating specialized layout changes, custom illustrations, or premium print finishes like foil stamping and spot UV specifications

  • TBD based on number of SKUs and complexity

  • $500 – $1,500 per SKU (Based on layout complexity) *

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Technical Packaging Assessment

Compliance & Packaging Audit

Before you place a massive print order for 10,000 retail labels, make sure your assets protect your bottom line.

Regulations shift under your feet overnight. A single misplaced panel, illegal font size, or omitted warning symbol can result in forced product recalls, state board fines, or devastating delays. If your business has expanded over the years and feels fragmented, this audit protects your growth.

  • Technical Package Evaluation

    • Regulatory Layout Inspection – a line-by-line mechanical check of your federal warning blocks, font sizes, universal symbols, and legal placements so you clear state cannabis board, FDA, or TTB hurdles without facing forced recalls

    • Visual Catalog Consistency Check – evaluating your active multi-SKU product catalog to pinpoint exactly where your brand consistency is breaking down on the shelf so you can stop blending into the retail background

    • Mechanical Print Safety Audit – auditing the exact technical setup of your production files—including margins, text specs, and manufacturer requirements—to catch costly printing mistakes long before you trigger a massive label order

    Two-Part Deliverable Package

    • Actionable Packaging Assessment Report – a polished digital playbook breaking down every regulatory vulnerability, printing risk, and visual mismatch found, paired with a direct checklist to resolve them

    • Live Audit Strategy Session – a 30-minute walkthrough guiding your internal team through the findings so you know exactly how to secure your production files with total confidence

    Strategic Retainer Rollover

    • Built-In Fixed Fee Cash Credit – if our report uncovers critical layout issues and you choose to hire me to execute the design fixes, 25% of your audit fee rolls directly over as a cash credit toward your custom packaging updates

  • 2-4 Weeks

  • Starting at $1,500 (Final quote dependent on active portfolio size)

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The High-Yield Method

Strategy first. Design with teeth. Most designers hand you a logo and wish you luck. As a former marketer, I build brands from the inside out to ensure your packaging survives a crowded shelf and strict regulations.

  • 01 | Audit

    Before I sketch a single idea, I look at what we’re actually up against

    • The Action:
      We start with a kickoff call and questionnaire. I dive into your niche, analyze competitors, and map out your specific legal and state compliance boundaries

    • Your Value:
      Prevents wasting money on designs that blend in or get legally rejected by state regulators

    • The Scope:
      We start here whether you are launching from zero or just expanding a single SKU

  • 02 | Blueprint

    Before I open a design program, I build your internal playbook

    • The Action:
      I lock down your positioning statement, distinct brand voice, and visual rules, then present them to you for alignment

    • Your Value:
      Eliminates messy messaging, confusion, and wasted design hours

    • The Scope:
      I use this step to define your new brand’s complete identity, or to set the strict rules for how a new flavor fits into your existing lineup

  • 03 | Design

    This is where your brand gets its teeth

    • The Action:
      I take the approved blueprint and build your responsive logo system, visual identity, and/or packaging. We then go through focused revision rounds to dial it in

    • Your Value:
      Stops you from getting ignored on a crowded shelf or hit with devastating print-run delays over compliance errors

    • The Scope:
      I engineer every asset for retail performance, baking mandated warning panels and legal text directly into a bold, standout aesthetic

  • 04 | Deliver

    A clean, zero-friction handoff ready for the real world

    • The Action:
      Once approved, I pack up your completed project into a fully organized, production-ready asset system

    • Your Value:
      Ends the loop of confusing emails with printers, messy file handoffs, and broken design systems down the road

    • The Scope:
      You receive manufacturer-ready files tailored to your specific requirements, plus a straightforward Guide to grow your brand without breaking it

Let's Get to Work

Don't Take My Word For It. Take Theirs.

  • [On Cohesive Branding & Market Differentiation]

    "The cohesive branding she developed has set our business apart."

    “The attention to detail, her design skills, and the cohesive branding she developed have set our business apart. We couldn't be happier with her work, and we highly recommend Katie to anyone looking for top-notch design services!”

    — Carl S., Cannabis B2B Software Founder

  • [On Strategic Collaboration & Problem Solving]

    "Her enthusiasm for solving problems quickly and intelligently was critical to our progress."

    “Working with Katie was an edifying creative experience. Her questions served as guidance for my own ideas, and her enthusiasm for solving problems quickly and intelligently was (particularly in hindsight) so critical to our early progress.”

    — Victoria B., Fine Art & Commercial Gallery Founder

  • [On Immediate Shelf-Impact & Bold Visual Equity]

    "A bonafide heat-seeking panther... her work pops right off the page."

    "Her work pops right off the page, giving the viewer the feeling of being trapped in a lava lamp while micro-dosing on tiger’s blood. Entrust your graphic design needs to Katie Mont—a bonafide heat-seeking panther of the art world."

    — Riley R., Commercial Music & Merchandise Operator

  • [On Project Management & Execution Speed]

    "Her organization, follow-through, and responsiveness were top-notch."

    “Katie has been an absolutely incredible partner. Her creativity, organization, follow-through, and responsiveness were top-notch, and she was fun to work with, to boot!"

    — Melissa Q., Continuing Education Platform Founder

  • [On Frictionless Production Workflow]

    "She has so much experience and skill, it made the whole project a breeze."

    “Working with Katie Mont was so much fun! She has so much experience and skill, it made the process simply beautiful. The whole project was a breeze.”

    — Bev S., Health & Wellness Platform Founder

  • [On Brand Longevity & Creative Partnerships]

    "She’s top shelf kick-ass—bringing incredible energy to every project for the last 7 years."

    "Katie has been so talented and professional for the last 7 years we have worked together. She brings incredible creativity and energy to every project! She’s top shelf kick ass!"

    — Seth Morgan, Owner of Denton County Brewing Company

  • [On Creative Consulting & Vision Alignment]

    "The only choice for bringing any creative idea to life, no matter the scale."

    "Katie is without a doubt the only choice for any project you need no matter how big or small. Her willingness to advise, listen, and assist with bringing any idea to life is invaluable for anyone needing creative work done."

    — Spencer W., Entertainment & Creative Asset Manager

FAQs

  • Absolutely. The Launchpad package on the Launch and Rebrand Page is built exactly for this. It delivers a fully responsive logo suite. You'll also walk away with a curated color palette and typography rules so your brand visuals stay locked in across everything you touch.

  • Both. Whether you have an empty canvas and a big dream, or an established lineup that is starting to look outdated next to your competitors, I can meet you where you're at.

  • You need a deep strategic foundation. Check out the Launch and Rebrand page to see which packages align with your launch or pivot goals.

  • If your parent brand assets are already locked in and you just need to roll out a new flavor, strain, or an added product line, check out the Packaging and Compliance Page.

  • While I don’t offer social media templates as a standalone graphic design service, custom templates are a component of The Full Launch package on the Launch and Rebrand Page. If you are booking one of our other packages, we can add on custom social media templates.

  • I believe in a collaborative approach and will work closely with you through every milestone of your project. Alternatively, I’m an independent pro. As long as you give me the raw context and goals, I can take the wheel and create the perfect brand identity while you focus on running the rest of your business.

  • I accept Zelle, business checks, or cold hard cash (if you're local). I can also accept credit cards and online invoice payments for an additional 3% processing fee.

  • Let's keep it simple. Fill out my quick Project Inquiry Form or grab a spot on my calendar for an intro call.

    Every project starts with a clear contract that lays out the exact project timeline, deliverables, and agreements, alongside your 50% deposit upfront. Once that's locked in, we officially hit the ground running.

  • Yes—and frankly, it’s how it should be. To save you the massive headache of playing a game of telephone between design and manufacturing, I can coordinate directly with your print house to secure their technical dielines, bleed requirements, and ink specifications before finalizing your production files. No bad prints, no wasted overhead.

  • Because my calendar is scheduled to give every single client my undivided strategic focus, I rarely take on last-minute rush projects.

    That being said, if I have an open slot, I will occasionally consider a rush project. Just know that there will be an added premium fee to compensate for the accelerated timeline. Reach out directly with your dates, and let’s see if we can make it work.

  • I design explicitly with strict regulatory frameworks in mind—structuring your layouts around mandatory warning panels, legibility minimums, universal symbols, and net weight placements specific to your state or the TTB.

    However, because cannabis boards and liquor commissions love to change their rules overnight, all final source files should be given the official green light by your brand’s legal counsel or compliance officer before you place a massive print order.

  • You will receive clean, organized, production-ready source files tailored specifically to printer specifications. All exact deliverables will be completely laid out ahead of time right in our contract, and I assure you that you will receive all of the formats you need to move forward and grow confidently. No gatekeeping, no guesswork—just everything required to ship your product.

Let’s get your next drop safely onto shelves.

Skip the non-compliant headaches and messy production files.Let's get to work.

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