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A branding studio focussed on craft & culturally relevant connection of places and products in hospitality and home...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ImageThink is a visual strategy firm that specializes in graphic recording, graphic facilitation, and strategic visualization. We turn ideas, presentations, and discussions into imagery and text. In turn, those visual assets empower your team to drive organizational transformations...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Branding
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $600/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Experience the magic of our digital photo manipulation services, where innovation and expertise converge to redefine the boundaries of visual storytelling. Elevate your images, captivate your audience, and unveil the untapped potential within each frame. Step into a world where your imagination takes center...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
SHEK SEO stands as a comprehensive organic search optimization agency dedicated to facilitating the growth and online recognition of brands. Specializing in assisting small businesses and individuals seeking additional support in enhancing their online visibility, we offer a range of services tailored to meet...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Branxify is a digital marketing agency specializing in performance marketing, SEO, web development, PPC, social media, and real estate to drive growth and maximize online success...
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- Logo Design
- Design Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
HikeOne Creatives is a results-driven digital agency specializing in website design and development, SEO, and comprehensive digital marketing solutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
8grape is the first and only Profile Agency strategically defining how a person, place, or thing shows in the world. Compel people to give a shit, control your effen legacy, and the multiply audience engagement. Who the hell are you? Get is here: http://8grape.com/doi...
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- Branding
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $450/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Verhaal Brand Design is a strategic design & brand consultancy. We specialize in visual identity system design, creative strategy, brand strategy, innovation, consumer insights, trends and marketing...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Woodstock, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
Wise Collective is a full-service integrated marketing communications firm with the knowledge and experience to develop and deliver almost anything you might need - from brand design through to marketing strategy, digital tactics and content marketing, all tied together with a can-do approach to service...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $375/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Hudson Cutler & Co. is a technology-driven marketing and communications company that develops great ideas to address the most complex business and social challenges. With industry-leading experts in branding, social media, technology development, research & insights, paid media and public relations, Hudson...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
EGAMI GROUP is an award-winning multicultural firm and expert’s network empowering clients to successfully reach and win the hearts and minds of diverse audiences...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Boucher + Co. is a full-service NYC visual communication, illustration, branding, and digital agency focused on using design, social media and advertising to generate fast ROI while building long-term brand awareness...
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- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Azai Studios is a creative branding agency. We create digital experiences. We build beautiful websites. We produce content that drives business. With footprints in New York City, Dubai, and Riga. We create visual identities and digital experiences for a wide range of businesses that matter. From Start-ups to...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Bluemap Design is an award-winning industrial and packaging design firm in New York City. We create iconic products and memorable brand experience. We provide end to end design services. We work with diverse clients from startups to Fortune 100 companies...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
At Zagoren, we've been driving business success for almost 40 years with impactful branding and marketing solutions. Our expert team of creatives, writers, and technologists come together to elevate your brand image and help you achieve your business objectives. Our 24/7 concierge service means we're always...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Studio Freight is a principled and independent creative studio that thrives on making a difference. By uniting exceptional minds and skilled artisans, we propel missions forward...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Odgis + Co is an award-winning, women-owned brand design studio. We work with organizations at moments of transition: a new venture, a repositioning, a brand that no longer reflects the firm behind it. We help them define what they stand for, then design a brand that expresses it...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
PitchKitchen builds the Magnetic Messaging Framework and AI Brand Twin for growth-stage B2B founders whose AI-generated content all reads the same. We help founders pull lived truth out of their head and onto the homepage, sales deck, and every AI agent in the company. Two engagements: a 90-Day Magnetic...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Nyack, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Mixx is a full-service certified-diverse digital, marketing and strategic creative agency. We serve iconic Fortune 500 brands, emerging startups and private enterprises—supporting, cultivating, and reinvigorating their brands through identity programs, integrated campaigns as well as internal...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Starfish Branding and Creative Agency
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.The Brand Experience is the Brand.
Starfish is an independent NYC branding and brand experience agency with 20+ years serving clients including Avis, Dunkin', Gallup, ADL, and PwC. The agency covers brand strategy, visual identity, advertising, and experience design for B2B and B2C brands across enterprises and challengers...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
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Graphic Design Review from Undisclosed
Starfish has been hired by an IT Firm for graphic design services. They are tasked with creating professional designs that meet the requirements for the software they are developing for their customers. Starfish has developed exceptional graphics, and the client's customers are satisfied with the outcome. The client has also profited enough from the team's designs, which ensures a progressive partnership. Their design are of good quality, and the client is extremely pleased with their services.
Brand Strategy Review from John Gamble
Starfish helped us create our new brand, including a new logo, brand identity and brand guidelines as well as a new company culture (vision, mission, values, and behaviors). Tenet undertook a thorough discovery process involving quantitative and qualitative research, data gathering, a competitive analysis, interviews of internal and external stakeholders, and surveys, which informed the creative process.
Branding Review from Declan Alphonso
Starfish strategic approach included qualitative and quantitative research, a competitive analysis, and a thoughtful creative process -- blending art and science to deliver excellent results. The team was communicative, flexible, and timely, and they provided outstanding guidance.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsAward-winning, creative studio specializing in branding, web, mobile and design sprints for healthcare, education, legal and financial sectors...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We're a digital solutions consultancy focused on providing full-stack MarTech development and implementation services. With extensive experience in MarTech, CRM systems, Web Design, UX/UI, and digital marketing, we provide high-quality bespoke customer experiences that drive long-term value. Contact us today...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We do the hard stuff: creative services, business planning, branding, positioning, communications planning, and launches in complex categories such as financial services, healthcare, and nonprofit. We drive bottom-line, quantifiable results...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Creative & Technology for Exceptional Brands. With roots in the digital luxury space, King & Partners is a full-service agency providing strategy, creative, and technology services to exceptional brands across an array of categories. Founded in 2010, headquartered in New York City, our team helps our global...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- IT Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Prime Studio is an integrated Product + Brand design consultancy, with Prime Strategy as its advisory arm focused on defining what to build before its designed or engineered. Based in the heart of NYC, we combine strategic insight and thoughtful design to help teams move from early thinking to marke...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
KOR UNLIMITED is a technology firm specializing in digital marketing solutions specifically tailored to help local businesses understand their marketplace, grow their brand, increase revenue, and stay engaged with their customers...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Workshop Branding is a trusted strategic brand and package design agency with over 20 years of experience. We assist brands in telling their unique stories and standing out in the market. Our comprehensive services cover brand strategy, branding, logo, and package design. With a personal approach, we...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Our communication design agency was built on the principle that the same persuasive techniques used in marketing & advertising can, and should, be used to advance the great good...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Business Consulting
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $240/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Based in New York City, THE CHARLES was founded by sibling duo, Aaron Edwards and Samantha Edwards in 2011. Driven by their respective passion for culture, creativity, strategy, finance and technology, they sought to create a digital-first agency that would do things differently...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $235/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KOMBIND is an independent branding agency servicing existing and emerging brands. We integrate business, technology and brand strategy to craft intelligent ideas into engaging and meaningful brand experiences...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PROP À GANDA IS A FULL SERVICE CREATIVE AND BRANDING AGENCY BASED IN NEW YORK CITY WITH A GLOBAL CLIENT PORTFOLIO WITHIN THE AREAS OF CULTURE AND COMMERCE...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hyphen8tion Studios is a creative solutions firm offering brand, digital, web, and print media. We strive to create experiences and products that are functional and delightful to use, as well as something that the client will be proud to showcase. We keep the end-user at the center of our design philosophy to...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Located in New York City, The O Group is a branding and creative agency specializing in unearthing distinctive brand value for businesses aiming to establish connections with a discerning luxury lifestyle audience through specialized luxury branding...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Were a digital design studio crafting visually engaging products, seamless eCommerce experiences, and integrated brand systems that connect with your audienceempowering lifestyle, fashion, and tech companies to thrive...
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- Web Design
- Product Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
JAM provides strategic branding and packaging design to clients...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Package Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
North Street is a creative services, branding, and design agency. Our mission is to engineer the thoughtful transformation and success of great organizations...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Branding boutique agency located in New York City and Los Angeles. Working with clients in the USA, Japan, Italy and Israel...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Let's be honest, if your marketing isn't Bold-And-Disruptive, it's bad. Just not our kind of BAD. Bartley & Dick, is the creative agency for ambitious brands. We create disruptive communications through collaborative insights, entertainment marketing, award-winning creative and (some would say) insane...
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- Video Production
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
31 Lengths is the 10-year-old New York ad agency singularly focused on the success of our clients. We are a dynamic branding/marketing company led by experienced, award-winning creatives...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Rye, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Channel V Media is a New York City PR Agency that specializes in launching and building market momentum for fast-growing companies...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Sensation Solutions is one of the best companies, well-defined to offer customer-centric B2B and B2C services & indigenous products for various industry verticals such as digital services, IT services, gaming, travel, business consultancy & legal services. We have a team of experts that leaves no stone...
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- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
EHL & Co. collaborates closely with brands and creators, offering a range of professional services tailored to elevate their presence in the market. From branding and identity development to content creation and marketing communication strategies, we provide comprehensive solutions designed to help our...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Old Bethpage, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
NYC studio for fashion and consumer brands: identity, packaging, apparel design, tech packs and buyer decks. 20+ years, 100M+ products brought to market...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Beacon Digital is based in the beautiful Hudson Valley and we are on a mission to help B2B companies unlock their full potential. Our focus lies upon helping businesses boost lead generation, gain visibility with target audiences, and use technology for efficient marketing operations...
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- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
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- Location
- Beacon, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At RXM, we combine the topnotch foundations of big brand thinking and an intimate understanding of today's culture to create powerful solutions that make a difference for our clients. Our dynamic boutique agency is passionately committed to creating meaningful connections in New York City’s ever-changing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Brand and marketing leaders face tremendous challenges - but with the right agency partner, they can blaze a path to growth for their business. Our unique approach can help them reach another level of success in no time!...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At AJ Ross Creative Media, we offer the perfect blend of talent and creativity for any marketing or advertising goal. Our Chester, NY team is comprised of renowned graphic designers, web programmers, directors & producers with extensive professional experience. Our ability to create custom plans eliminates...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Likable’s system is what you get when experience meets purpose. We're working with our customers to create top-notch content and utilizing social tactics that carry real importance—beyond outstanding numbers...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
ONE18MEDIA unlocks greater potential for businesses with an accelerator of data and smart ideas. As a full-service digital marketing agency, we live to craft creative solutions that get results – right away! Our commitment is getting you real return on investment through qualified leads in record time. Are...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Melville, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At The Charles, we craft unforgettable brand experiences. Our expert team creates strategic campaigns and digital journeys for lifestyle, beauty, luxury media & technology brands that drive impactful storytelling with lasting impressions...
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- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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Everything you need to know before hiring a graphic design company in New York
If I'm not based in New York, does hiring a graphic design agency in New York give my brand any credibility or advantage?
The tangible advantage is the commercial rigor that New York graphic designers bring. Notably, industries such as luxury, beauty, fashion, and consumer goods have their aesthetic standards largely set by New York's design culture.
If your brand competes in any of those spaces, or aspires to, work produced by a graphic design agency in New York will be calibrated to those standards.
Where the credibility argument becomes weaker is in industries that are geographically rooted or community-driven: regional retail, local hospitality, municipal services, or businesses where the audience actively values local identity.
In those situations, a New York graphic design firm may actually produce work that feels tonally misaligned, optimized for a commercial sophistication that your audience does not respond to and may even find off-putting.
The consumer segment is also worth considering in this context. If your brand operates in a B2B sphere where you are being evaluated by sophisticated buyers (investors, enterprise procurement teams), the quality standard that a New York agency typically delivers can function as a credibility signal in its own right.
The work itself communicates that your organization invests in its brand at a serious level, which carries weight in high-stakes evaluation environments regardless of where you are based.
What does a realistic graphic design project timeline look like?
Here is what a realistic graphic design project timeline looks like, broken down by service type:
- Logo design: 4 to 6 weeks
Standard logo projects typically take 4 to 6 weeks, extending further if applied across collateral such as websites, business cards, or packaging. - Full brand identity/rebrand: 8 to 16 weeks
Discovery and audit occupy weeks 1 to 2, brand strategy weeks 2 to 5, visual identity weeks 5 to 10, guidelines and collateral weeks 10 to 14, and launch weeks 14 to 16. - Website design: 2 to 8 weeks
Simple one-to-five-page sites require 2 to 4 weeks; complex builds, such as eCommerce or membership platforms, require 6 to 8 weeks or more. - Single digital assets: 1 to 12 days
Single digital assets take 1 to 6 days; print collateral typically takes 5 to 12 days.
How many revisions and approval rounds do New York graphic designers typically include in their contracts?
Most graphic design companies in New York structure contracts around two to three formal revision rounds per project phase, which is relatively standard across the industry.
However, the definition of what constitutes a "revision round" is where clients frequently encounter friction.
A single revision round typically means one consolidated set of feedback submitted by the client, responded to in full by the agency.
It does not mean an ongoing back-and-forth dialogue, and agencies in the New York market are generally strict about this distinction, given the premium value they place on senior staff time.
Where it becomes more nuanced is in how phases are defined within the contract.
A branding project may be broken into distinct phases: strategy, concept development, refinement, and finalization, each carrying its own separate revision allowance, meaning the total number of feedback opportunities across the full engagement can be higher than the per-phase number suggests.
Understanding this structure upfront is important because clients who provide fragmented or unconsolidated feedback across multiple touchpoints can exhaust their revision rounds before the work reaches a satisfactory conclusion.
What red flags should I watch for before signing with a graphic design company in New York?
A graphic design contract protects both parties, but several common clauses are structured in ways that disproportionately favor the agency and are easy to overlook before signing. Here’s what to look out for:
- Vague revision language
If the contract says "reasonable revisions" without defining what constitutes a round or how additional rounds are billed, you have no basis to dispute unexpected charges later. - No source file transfer clause
If ownership of native working files is not explicitly addressed, the agency retains them by default, leaving you dependent on them for any future modifications. - Broad intellectual property retention
Some contracts stipulate that the agency retains rights to the creative work until final payment is received in full, meaning unpaid invoices, even disputed ones, can legally prevent you from using the deliverables. - Unilateral scope change authority
Watch for language that allows the agency to determine unilaterally whether a client request constitutes a scope change, with no defined approval process before additional costs are incurred. - Auto-renewal retainer clauses
Retainer agreements that renew automatically without a minimum notice period can lock you into continued billing even after the active work has concluded. - Liability caps tied to project fees
Many contracts cap the agency's liability for errors or missed deliverables at the value of the project fee, which can be significantly inadequate if a launch delay or brand error carries downstream business consequences. - No “kill fee” structure for the client
Contracts that define kill fees only in the agency's favor (charging you for terminating the engagement) without equivalent protections if the agency underdelivers or misses milestones represent a meaningful imbalance worth negotiating before signing.
What questions should I ask a graphic design company in New York before hiring one?
Most agencies control the pitch conversation by design. To evaluate a graphic designer in New York on your terms rather than theirs, you should ask some of the following questions:
Relevant Background
- What industries have you worked in the most? How does that shape the way you approach brand positioning?
- What percentage of your clients hire you beyond the initial project?
- Can you share an example of a long-term client relationship?
- Can you walk me through a project where the brief changed significantly mid-engagement? How did you manage the scope and cost implications?
Services and Processes
- How do you define a revision round?
- What is your process when a client requests changes that fall outside the agreed scope?
- Does your standard contract include source file transfer, and if not, how much does the handover cost?
- Are third-party assets included in your quote or billed separately?
- What does your feedback and approval process look like?
Related to Your Project
- Based on what we have shared, what do you see as the primary strategic challenge in this brief?
- What is a realistic timeline for this specific project, and what are the most likely causes of delay on both sides?
- What is expected from our side at each stage to keep the project on schedule?
- If our brief evolves during the engagement, how would you do the repricing? At what point would you flag that a scope conversation is needed?
- Who will be working on our account day-to-day? Can we review their individual portfolio before we begin?
How do I compare agencies that seem equally strong, but use very different pricing models?
The pricing model itself is diagnostic as it tells you how an agency thinks about risk and scope before you have reviewed a single deliverable.
A project-based agency has done this work enough times to price it with confidence, but has a financial incentive to scope narrowly and bill for anything outside that boundary.
A time-and-materials agency absorbs scope ambiguity more flexibly, but transfers financial risk to you, which might make final costs harder to forecast without close oversight.
The more useful question is not which model is better, but which aligns with your project: well-defined briefs favor fixed-project pricing, while engagements involving discovery or frequent stakeholder input often work better on a time-and-materials or retainer basis.
To compare two agencies using different models directly, ask each to estimate total project hours and derive their blended hourly rate across the team assigned to your account.
That single number tells you more about relative value than the pricing structure ever will.
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6 FAQs About Graphic Design Companies in New York
What does a New York graphic designer’s client retention rate tell me, and how do I find it?
Client retention rate measures the share of paying clients who continue working with an agency over a given period. In essence, it reveals whether an agency sustains long-term client relationships or primarily works on one-off projects.
In creative services, a good retention rate commonly clusters between 70% and 80%, with top‑performing agencies sometimes exceeding 85%. For purely project‑based setups (including many design studios), retention is often closer to 50% to 70%. So, while the 70% to 85% band is plausible for a retainer‑oriented graphic design company in New York, it’s more of a ballpark than a universal standard.
The cleanest method to find out the rate is to ask the agency directly: “What percentage of your clients come back beyond the initial project?” or “What is your annual client retention rate?” You can also look for indirect signals in their portfolio: repeat appearances of the same brand across different campaigns or touchpoints strongly suggest ongoing relationships and are a reasonable proxy when hard numbers aren’t shared.
How does New York's design scene differ from other major creative hubs like California, and does that affect the work?
New York's design scene is distinctly commerce-driven compared to other major hubs. Graphic design companies in New York are greatly shaped by the demands of finance, fashion, media, and publishing, which means the work tends to prioritize brand authority, editorial precision, and market positioning over the more experimental or technology-forward aesthetics you often see coming out of California-based agencies.
These agencies operate in one of the most competitive and deadline-sensitive business environments in the world, which inherently produces designers who know how to work within brand constraints and deliver under pressure.
New York graphic designers, by virtue of their environment, tend to be fluent across a wider range of industries simultaneously, which makes them particularly well-suited for brands that need work to perform across both cultural and commercial contexts.
So, when evaluating a graphic design company in New York, it is worth considering whether their portfolio reflects the specific commercial pressures of your industry, because the city's diversity of influence is an asset only if the agency can channel it in a direction relevant to your business.
How much do these local specialists charge for their services?
Before budgeting for any creative project, it’s practical to know that the pricing for graphic design services in New York will vary based on whether you are engaging a boutique studio or a full-service agency.
The majority of graphic design companies in New York charge between $125 and $200 per hour, with more exclusive firms pushing rates up to $275 per hour. Here’s what to expect for different services:
| Service | Average cost |
| Logo design | $300 to $1,500 |
| Basic website design | $3,000 to $10,000 |
| eCommerce website design | $5,000 to $50,000+ |
| Single landing page design | $500 to $3,000 |
| WordPress theme design | $1,000 to $5,000 |
| App design | $3,000 to $30,000+ |
| Icon design | $10 to $200+ per icon |
| Social media post design | $5 to $50 per post |
| Email template design | $100 to $500+ |
| Infographic design | $100 to $2,000+ |
What are the most common hidden fees graphic design firms in New York charge that clients don't expect?
The most common unexpected cost is revision fees. Most graphic design companies in New York structure contracts around a fixed number of revision rounds, and any changes requested beyond that threshold are billed separately, often at the agency's full hourly rate.
Rush fees are also commonly underestimated, typically adding 25% to 50% to the project cost when timelines compress, and in a New York agency environment, where senior staff time is highly allocated, even modest deadline changes can trigger that surcharge. Third-party asset costs (stock photography, licensed typefaces) are also frequently excluded from the initial project quote and billed as pass-through expenses.
Who owns the final design files, and why does it matter if the agency retains the source files?
Ownership of final design files is one of the most consequential and least-discussed points in any client-agency agreement, and the default position of most graphic design companies in New York is that they retain the native source files unless the contract explicitly states otherwise.
What you typically receive at the end of a project are flattened export files (a PDF of your logo, a JPEG of your brand assets), which are sufficient for immediate use but leave you dependent on the original agency for any future modifications, scaling, or adaptations of the work.
The consequence of this becomes most visible when you need to resize a brand asset for a new application, launch a product extension that requires design adaptation, or simply switch to a different graphic design company in New York at any point. Not owning the source files means starting from scratch or returning to your original agency on their terms and at their rates.
The reason agencies retain source files is partly commercial, as it creates recurring revenue and client lock-in, but it is also sometimes framed as protecting the integrity of the work, preventing unskilled modifications that could compromise the design system they built. That rationale has some merit, but it should not come at the cost of your operational independence.
Will a New York agency's higher cost of operations automatically mean higher fees for me, and is that premium justified?
Higher fees in New York State are not automatically justified by the cost of operations alone, but the talent pool and professional pedigree the state produces, even outside of the city, do provide a reasonable basis for a modest premium over agencies in lower-cost states. Graphic design firms in New York often charge roughly 20% to 40% more than comparable shops in lower‑cost markets, and many clients accept that premium mainly for access to senior‑level designers with big‑brand experience.
The cost dynamics shift considerably when you move beyond New York City into the broader state. Agencies operating in Buffalo, Albany, Rochester, or Syracuse carry lower overhead than their NYC counterparts, which typically translates into more competitive fees without a proportional drop in quality.
That said, New York State still commands a premium relative to national averages, and for legitimate reasons. The state's design ecosystem outside of NYC attracts professionals who have trained or worked in highly competitive environments, many having come from New York City itself, bringing that same caliber of commercial thinking to markets with lower operating costs. In practical terms, you may access senior-level technical and creative work at rates that a comparable NYC agency would not offer.
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