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Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Over the past decade we've heard businesses ask us the same question, I know we need to change, I know you can make things attractive, but how can we make it stick? This conundrum is the biggest strategic challenge facing modern brands and SomeOne's specialist subject...
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- Branding
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
QuantumEdge Software Inc. specializes in delivering top-notch website, software, and mobile app development services. Our team of expert developers offers innovative solutions tailored to your business needs. We also provide remote full-time developer staffing, enabling companies to access top talent without...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/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
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- 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
Globex IT Solutions is a full featured web and IT solutions company based in New York City...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Amazon Listing Service is an Amazon-focused service provider offering e-commerce support and Amazon marketplace management services to businesses worldwide. The company focuses on helping Amazon sellers improve their product listings, manage their stores, support customers, and optimize their marketplace...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Born in 2013, Destm has honed its craft, becoming a trusted software consulting partner for businesses across industries. We don't just build, we transform, with a special focus on propelling e-commerce giants to new heights. We speak your language: React, Next.js, Python, Java & more. Your vision is our...
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- Creative Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Liquid Web Developer is your trusted partner for all Shopify development needs, offering expertise and tailored solutions to enhance your e-commerce platform. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of Shopify, we ensure your online store achieves optimal performance and growth...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NexIT manages your web reputation with smart Web Development, BRANDING, SEO, GOOGLE ADS and other online tools. Explore our featured services below to expand your business nexus...
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- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a Full Service Digital Marketing Agency! Our team is technically and professionally equipped to make every brand a success story...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
You'll find us where creativity meets strategy and design transforms business. We are deep listeners who work with each client to craft compelling brand identities, innovative web solutions and arresting visual designs...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Babylon, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RadCap is a Brooklyn-based creative studio specializing in web, print, and branding solutions that amplify bold ideas and build cohesive visual identities...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Result-driven Web and Marketing Services Helping Contractors, Architects, Engineers & Home Service Businesses achive sucess online...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
BuzzFlick provides unique brand experiences through expert graphic design, logo animation, and video production. Our powerful insights optimize results across every branding and illustration campaign. Trusted globally with top ratings, our graphic design specialists craft compelling visuals that elevate your...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 48 Projects Listed
MVWEBSOLUTION is a full-service and a Google Certified Online marketing agency offering innovative web marketing solutions to mid to large size companies across the globe...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
CMT Graphics LLC is a remote Creative Design Studio dedicated to elevating brands with expert graphic design, social media visuals, and WordPress website solutions.Lets create something amazing!...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We focus on creatively and strategically driven innovative digital solutions. Since 2014, we work closely with startups and established brands to develop digital products from scratch...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Pentagram is a multi-disciplinary, independently-owned visual communication and design studio. Our work encompasses graphics and identity, products and packaging, exhibitions and installations, websites and digital experiences, advertising and communications, sound and motion...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Roana Art and Design is creative studio specializing in branding, graphic design, and illustration...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package 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
Code Sync is an entirely in-house digital agency delivering branding, marketing, web design, and development solutions for start-ups and established companies alike...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Creative Services
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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
Proxibo is a full-service digital marketing agency offering a wide range of services including search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, content marketing, and website development...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Delhi, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WebyLogix® is a values-driven web design company committed to empowering our clients with innovative and impactful digital solutions. Our mission is to enhance your online presence through exceptional design, ensuring your business thrives in the digital landscape...
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- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $59/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
GrowXme is a digital marketing agency for profitable growth, helping ecommerce, Shopify, mobile app, and game brands improve paid ads, SEO, creatives, CRO, and scaling diagnostics across global markets...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Our relationship with our staff, customers, and other business partners is focused on honesty, perseverance, mutual confidence, and integrity. We help our clients to come up with the right strategy for their business, ensuring that their sales plans are realistic and are able to fulfill their business goals...
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- BPO
- Call Centers
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Trusted and Reliable Digital Marketing Company in New york , USA...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
J2Design NYC is a design, brand, and website development studio based in New York. We bring your vision to life through design expertise, hands-on customer service, and tech savvy. We have over 20 years of experience in graphic design, illustration, website development, coding, and SEO, and have delivered...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SOT B&D is a New York based agency specializing in packaging, label design, branding, and website development for consumer-focused companies. We create premium, strategy-driven visual identities, packaging systems, and conversion-focused websites for food & beverage, beauty, supplements, CPG, and lifestyle...
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- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
100% One-Of-A-Kind Look & Feel. We Listen Carefully. Website Mockups In 24 Hours. Love It Or Your Money Back...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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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
- 6 Projects Listed
Award-winning visual communication, illustration, and boutique international studio which thrives on creating sophisticated animated commercials, sport marketing, premium explainer videos, cartoon series, video editing solutions, and illustrations for digital and print...
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- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Ontrix offers web solutions to small businesses and entrepreneurs. From Responsive (mobile-friendly) Web Design to E-Commerce websites, from SEO to Social Media Management, Paid Advertising or if you just want to build a custom mobile or Web Apps -- Ontrix can be your best strategic partner to complete your...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- SEO
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- Location
- West Hills, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Independent NYC branding and web design studio since 2001. Founder-led strategy, visual identity, custom WordPress, Shopify and Squarespace websites, ecommerce and organic SEO—from first idea through launch...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 59 Projects Listed
Our team of branding and design experts is here to assist you in developing a brand that is as remarkable and distinctive as you are. Whether you're eager to begin a project, have a pressing query, or simply want to converse, we're here to listen. Our design services, which include brand identity design...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Blood & Treasure provides consulting and technical support services in all areas of software development and team management. 20+ platforms developed. Over $80m raised from our MVPs. 10+ years in business serving enterprises (Citrix, Gap, Nike) and start-ups (Thnks, Altru, Dollaride)...
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- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
More leads. Higher conversions. Faster growth...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We're an NYC based mobile app UX/UI and development firm helping startups build great products and get them to market quickly...
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- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Illymakes is a creative studio led by Illy, an illustrator and graphic designer with 18+ years of experience crafting bold, eye-catching visuals. Specializing in drippy skulls, floral art, and unconventional designs, Illy creates standout merch, logos, promotional graphics, and more for musicians and small...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Ester Digital, a responsive web design company, is your full-service digital agency and dedicated partner for substantial growth. Our fusion of creativity and technology results in customized web solutions that propel your success forward...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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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
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Founded in 1996, Speck Design is a product design and engineering firm developing medical devices, robotics and consumer hardware. Our strategists, industrial designers and engineers support teams from research and concept development through prototyping and manufacturing readiness...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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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
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Arca Interactive is a full-service Website Design & Marketing Agency dedicated to creating an unforgettable presence for your brand. Founded in 2007, with a singular goal—to provide Rochester NY the very best in website design and online marketing services...
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mad Marketing continues to identify, optimize, and grow various sales channels for its clients. By having an in-depth understanding of the multiple channels available to online stores, Mad Marketing has proven itself to be more than a 1-trick pony. By identifying the low hanging fruit, we can make progress...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are your greater Buffalo neighborhood geeks with an affinity for making websites...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Cypress North is a full-service digital agency that specializes in digital marketing, web development and design, social media marketing, SEO, PPC, eCommerce optimization, mobile app design and development, and custom desktop application development...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
19 IDEAS is a communications agency specializing in graphic design, web and app development, marketing and public relations, and is also a certified New York State Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)...
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- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
OtherWisz Creative Corporation, a WBE certified, New York State S-Corporation, is the interdisciplinary design team of Mark and Jill Wisz...
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- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Fountain Web and Marketing Solutions is a New York City-based company which specializes in custom web design, e-commerce solutions, SEO, social media, branding and marketing solutions, graphic design, and instruction and general handholding...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Stan Branding, we have honed our expertise in various facets of the industry, including packaging and label design, branding services, and web design development. As a branding agency, we understand that every element of a brand is interconnected, shaping the impressions that customers form...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
Strategic web and brand design studio serving service providers, small businesses, and e-commerce brands. We specialize in conversion-focused website design, brand identity development, and UI/UX design that positions clients as industry experts...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nexstair Technologies Is A Full Service Digital Marketing Consulting Agency...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DJC Graphic Designs is a boutique web design agency located in Buffalo NY. We specialize in offering great website design services for small businesses. DJC Graphic Designs is a boutique marketing and design agency focusing on elevating the website design, branding and marketing of small businesses...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WONU Studio designs and produces brand experiences that work in the real world. The Brooklyn-based studio handles brand activations, luxury retail pop-ups, cultural event experiences, and immersive brand environments for fashion, beauty, tech, and entertainment brands from concept and spatial design through...
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- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We create visually striking websites that drive results. Through expert web design, logo development, and SEO, we turn your online presence into a strategic tool for growth and customer conversion...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Hicksville, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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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