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We are a quick-thinking design firm with headquarters in Nashville. Our areas of expertise include motion, design, branding, and strategic planning...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Many individuals feel they don't click with their designers or just can't seem to get on the same page. I work with you closely to give you the best possible designs with minimal back and forth. I can decipher what you need and produce the results, usually with minimal edits or revisions, so you can get back...
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- Graphic Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Jane is an interdisciplinary designer. She is a HongKonger based in New York...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey, Im Kayana!We all have that special something that no matter what, it will always take us to our happy place...
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- Graphic Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hi there! Im a creative and motivated Visual Designer based in Brooklyn, NY...
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- Graphic Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Lovably is an independent design studio based in New York, specializing in branding, print, and web design for clients in various industries. Their team of experts is dedicated to providing exceptional service and delivering custom solutions that meet each client's unique needs...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At our company, we specialize in providing solutions to creative challenges and developing brand foundations for startups in their early stages, as well as growing businesses. Our team is proud to offer a unique combination of strategic thinking, business knowledge, and stunning visual design...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The GRO Agency is a specialized branding and packaging design agency dedicated to the food and beverage industry. With a rich history spanning over three decades, we excel in crafting compelling brand stories, engaging communications, and impactful packaging solutions. Our team of creative strategists and CPG...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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
We are a full-service creative studio crafting unique digital experiences.We provide our partners with exceptional digital solutions that bring strategic value and make their businesses thrive...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Webefy Today is your go-to partner for all your design and development needs. From logo design to complete business solutions, we offer a wide range of services to meet your requirements. With years of experience, we specialize in assisting startups and established businesses in creating a unique online...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Web design and graphic design service tailorer to fit your budget and deadline...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Apalachin, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
E-commerce photo editing company Infotecsourz. Global photo editing leader. Our core services include photo background removal, e-commerce product photo editing, model photo retouching, clipping path service, photo ghost mannequins, color correction, Amazon & Shopify product design, and more...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Im a Graphic Designer based in New York. I earned my BFA in Graphic Design, from Purchase College...
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- Graphic Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are New york based digital marketing agency, providing seo, smm, paid ads and digital products solutions. We are in this business since 2005...
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- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
From concept through production, we have all of your marketing and creative needs covered...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Lemonade Illustration is your creative haven, specializing in imaginative visual storytelling. As a leading illustration studio, we offer a wide array of services that bring ideas to life with a burst of creativity...
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- Graphic Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Our mission is to empower established businesses by putting them on the internet with a 100% free, custom-made website...
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- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Stony Point, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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- Package Design
- 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
Hi, my name is James. I'm an award-winning art director & designer based in New York from Sydney, Australia...
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- Graphic Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Muir Design stands as a Graphic Design firm that crafts comprehensive brands designed to resonate and forge emotional connections with individuals. My design methodology seamlessly merges strategy with a deep commitment to craftsmanship. My expertise lies in developing logos, brochures, and websites catering...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Big-picture vision. On-point strategy. And ready to be your next design partner. Flint Media is a woman-owned creative agency with more than two decades of experience working with companies of all sizes and across industries...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Location
- Coxsackie, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Hi! My name is Nina Khoury, a passionate Graphic Designer based in NYC...
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- Graphic Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
BBMG is a brand and social innovation consultancy that works with leaders who wont wait on things that cant wait. Founded in 2003, based in Brooklyn, NY...
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- Branding
- Market Research
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
SunTech Applications provides a comprehensive range of digital transformation and technology services, guiding international clientele from initial conceptualization through to effective implementation, thereby empowering them to surpass their competitors...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are Slice Sports Management, a renowned branding and sports marketing agency. Fueled by our unbridled passion for sports and unwavering commitment to athlete advocacy, we provide diverse branding and management services to athletes...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Woodbury, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hello, I'm Hannah Yu, a graphic and digital designer based in NYC, USA. I thrive on using design to innovate and solve user problems, believing that successful user experiences and design give companies a competitive edge...
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- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Big Outsource, a leading BPO company, specializes in outsourcing solutions, from project-based services to virtual captive centers. Our expertise spans creative, technical support, and IT disciplines, making us your trusted partner for outsourcing excellence...
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- BPO
- Call Centers
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- Phone Answering Services
- Accounting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At NXS, we believe that design has the power to transform brands. We understand how to identify your strengths and unleash your brands potential, so you can go from start-up to stand out. We have exceptionally dynamic talent that puts world-class creative and strategic solutions within arms reach of all our...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Thiells, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
At Print Icon, we offer full-service graphic design and printing solutions. Our skilled graphic designers craft custom designs for various print materials like business cards, brochures, flyers, posters, and signs...
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- Graphic Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
WIDEVIEW is a leading motion graphics studio celebrated for our expertise in art direction, visual storytelling, and animated solutions. Our commitment to practicality and open collaboration empowers us to create impactful visual marketing tools across diverse industries...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Leading global insights and analytics firm, SG Analytics provides relevant, actionable, and reliable insights by offering contextual data-centric research services to its clients across market research, technology, investment insights, data modernization, healthcare, data analytics, BFSI, and ESG Consulting...
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- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- Market Research
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
Buenas Design Studio is a creative studio founded in 2016 by Julia Sonda. Specialized in branding for female business owners that want valuable, strategic & beautiful brands...
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- Logo Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
My name is Sana Karnawat. I specialize in UI/UX and digital identity design. I'm adept in rapid prototyping, creating product mockups, brand kits & strategies and delivering concepts...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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
ATSMG serves as your exclusive provider for tailor-made designs, hosting, SaaS solutions, branding services, and a comprehensive array of offerings. Additionally, ATSMG offers a self-service platform for businesses and e-commerce ventures, empowering you to take charge of your digital needs...
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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
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Intellibeans Technologies, a leading outsourcing company, offers a diverse array of digital solutions designed to propel your business to new heights. From web development and e-commerce solutions to app development and digital marketing, we are your pathway to success in the digital landscape. Collaborate...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Writers Of USA is your partner in achieving best-selling author status. Our team of skilled ghostwriters is poised to craft the compelling and bestselling book you've envisioned for your literary success...
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- Content Marketing
- Translation Services
- SEO
- Video Production
- Audio Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
American Logo Artist is your go-to partner for logo design and branding services that aim to make your brand unforgettable. With a commitment to creativity, innovation, and client satisfaction, We help businesses establish a strong and distinctive online presence...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ExpertCodeCraft: We sculpt digital masterpieces with code, weaving innovation and expertise into every line...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative, lucid, and pragmatic marketing and communications agency. We create « mouth-watering » strategies, solutions and real business value for our clients...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Island Park, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hi! My name is Rezart Bushati, a graphic designer form Shkoder, Albania...
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- Graphic Design
- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey there! We are Bushwick Design, a Brooklyn web design company that makes fantastic, mobile-friendly websites...
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- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey, my name is Anna Kay Miller based in US. Welcome to my portfolio...
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- Graphic Design
- Location
- Alabama, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hi! My name is Antonia Quinn. I was born in Manhattan but raised in Rhode Island I am a city girl who feels most at home when surrounded by nature. Any chance I have I am on an outdoor run in NYC...
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- Logo Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Combining creativity with technical proficiency, delivering visually captivating designs that effectively communicate brand messages. With a strong focus on collaboration and client satisfaction, and striving to exceed expectations and forge meaningful partnerships...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Brookville, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marketing House is your one-stop shop for globally smart, locally tuned, and result-driven marketing solutions...
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- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Roana Art and Design is creative studio specializing in branding, graphic design, and illustration...
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- Logo Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a globally recognized award-winning branding agency, specializing in strategy and design to meticulously craft iconic brands firmly rooted in growth-driving strategies. Our expertise lies in developing brands that not only elevate businesses but also forge meaningful connections with diverse audiences...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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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- 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
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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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