Wooohooooo!!!!!

[kuhio98]

Some advice that worked well for me once was, let them name the price. Then you say something like, "Oh no, I'm worth more than that." Then shut up. Don't say another word. Bite your tongue if necessary. Endure a long, embarrasing silence if necessary. Because whoever says the next word, concedes defeat. I swear it worked for me and I ended up getting $2 more an hour than I expected.

[Craftlady]

Do you have an idea what they might offer?
Are they offering what you would make as an independent designer (contractor)?
If they are paying all your benefits (which is worth a few extra bucks an hour) I would not counter offer them with a higher wage. Your getting the extra $ in benefits.

However, if your expected to pay for your benefits and make an hourly wage that is not what a designer makes per hour, I would thank them for the offer but decline it and walk out. That would tell them know you know they have no clue what your worth.