70 credits/hr75 credits/hr

Trade Marketing for Design

Put your marketing skills to work and get design services in return. No cash changes hands. SkillLedger handles the credits and escrow so both sides deliver.

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Step-by-step guide available: How to Exchange Marketing for Design

Credit Rate Comparison

70
Marketing
credits / hr average
75
Design
credits / hr average

Design averages 75 credits/hr compared to 70 credits/hr for Marketing. The 5-credit gap means you will need to put in more hours of Marketing work than you receive in Design time. Keep this in mind when scoping the project.

Marketing Services You Can Offer

  • SEO
  • Content Strategy
  • Social Media
  • Google Ads
  • Email Marketing
  • Analytics
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Design Services You Can Get

  • Logo Design
  • Brand Identity
  • UI/UX
  • Figma
  • Illustration
  • Motion Graphics
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How This Exchange Works

1

List your skill

Describe your Marketing services, set a credit rate, and note your availability.

2

Search for a match

Browse Design providers or use the match tool to find people who need Marketing help.

3

Lock in the details

Set deliverables, credit amounts, and a timeline. Both sides confirm before any work starts.

4

Work under escrow

Credits stay in escrow while work is in progress. They release once both parties mark the project complete.

5

Review each other

Rate the exchange so future partners can see your track record.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Marketing credits equal one hour of Design work?

About 1.1 hours of Marketing work funds one hour of Design. At standard rates, 1 hour of Marketing earns ~70 credits and 1 hour of Design costs ~75 credits. Both parties set their own rates, so the final ratio depends on what you negotiate.

What should I include in a Marketing-for-Design exchange agreement?

Cover four things: (1) deliverables with clear acceptance criteria for each side, (2) credit amounts and payment milestones, (3) timeline and number of revision rounds, (4) what happens if either party cannot complete their work. SkillLedger's escrow holds credits until both parties confirm completion.

Is it common to trade Marketing for Design on SkillLedger?

Yes. Both Marketing and Design are high-demand categories, and this pairing sees regular activity.

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