Selecting a graphic design company in New York is high-stakes when brand perception directly affects revenue. Here, you'll find vetted agencies with portfolios and client reviews to compare, so you can make a confident, informed decision.
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Digital Silk
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.+1Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Growing Brands Online
Digital Silk builds custom websites and runs digital marketing for B2B, B2C, and eCommerce brands, with clients including IBM, Northwestern University, and P&G. The full-service scope suits mid-market and enterprise companies seeking graphic designers alongside web and SEO work...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 42 Projects Listed
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Digital Silk Reviews & Testimonials
WordPress Website Design Review from Lauren Maffei Johnson
Our company had such a wonderful experience with this team! Their design work is top-notch, and they did a really wonderful job of walking us through the process, but also finding ways to go above and beyond with things we needed additional help with, such as connecting Google Analytics. Highly recommend and would use again.
Web Development Review from Sarah Balducci
The team that I worked with was fantastic and was able to give my company a stunning website, every idea came to life. The team of Emily, Monica and Violet was always available and with a smile on there faces. Great company to work with.
Web Development Review from Elma Madzar
The landing page looks great and got positive feedback. They did a great job taking direction, following my vision, collaborating, and suggesting alternative options. Overall easy, collaborative, and great execution of vision.
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Baunfire
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.A Digital Agency Focused on Web.
Baunfire designs and develops corporate websites for B2B tech brands and startups, with clients including Google, Ricoh, and Netgear. The agency covers UX, visual design, and strategy, suiting tech companies seeking a graphic design agency with deep web expertise...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
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Baunfire Reviews & Testimonials
Web Design Review from Kelly Hyland
The final product has brought immense satisfaction. With the ability for viewers to see available properties, there's been a noticeable increase in leasing activity. Additionally, more individuals are initiating contact for potential development ventures. Baunfire's team stands out for its remarkable creativity, consistently showcasing innovative ideas and solutions that defy convention. (Verified via email)
Web Design Review from Kristen Garcia
Content Magazine is pleased with the website, finding it valuable for its organization. The client entrusted Baunfire with its ideas and shared the desired outcome. In response, Baunfire crafted a design aesthetic that stands out in their local area. The visual display exceeds Content Magazine's initial expectations. Moreover, Baunfire has made the website more user-friendly, especially on the backend. Also, Content Magazine can now update the website independently. (Verified via email)
Web Design Review from Guillaume Bienaime
Baunfire designed and developed Zola's WordPress website from scratch. Initially, Zola shared its ideas, examples of preferences, and necessary content. They then collaborated through multiple drafts until finalizing the design. From there, Baunfire proceeded to build the site. The website allows customers to make reservations, view the menu, and access essential information, such as the restaurant's operation hours. (Verified via email)
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Lustre
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Lustre is a branding and design agency trusted by over 200 brands since 2018. We elevate established companies through strategy, creative and storytelling - developing brand identities, packaging and Shopify websites that achieve results. With a focus on clarity, beauty and impact our experienced team helps...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Among graphic design firms focused on brand strategy, CUT THRU stands out for its conversion-centered approach, covering visual identity, logo design, typography, iconography, and web design for finance, SaaS, legal, and healthcare clients, with product-market fit testing built into every engagement...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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
American Web Builders is a New York-based creative agency offering graphic design services covering logo design, stationery, branding, and visual identity alongside web design, eCommerce development, and digital marketing for startups, SMEs, and enterprises across 540+ completed projects...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Baldwin, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 55 Projects Listed
More leads. Higher conversions. Faster growth...
Top Services:
- 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
Atomsix Studio is a Global Design & Development Studio that solves complex problems for 500 Fortune companies and upcoming rising startups...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Red Collar digital agency was founded in 2011, now the team consists of 100+ experts. Our two main service lines are web design and end-to-end development. We were announced the best agency in the world in 2017 and 2019 by CSS Design Awards and have twice won the Webby, the 'Oscar' of the Internet...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 27 Projects Listed
S² is a New York-based, woman-owned branding and packaging agency. As thinkers, brand builders, and storytellers, we create memorable brands. Our 360° approach and proprietary i³ process aid us in crafting holistic brand experiences that maximize relevance and impact...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Zeev Media is a design studio specialized in brand identity and visual communication based in NYC. We believe that visual communication is the most important investment for your business. It generates confidence, interest, and assures potential customers that you are serious about what you are doing. It also...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
eCommerce Republic is a premier eCommerce transformation partner, delivering scalable commerce platforms and high-impact digital retail experiences. We specialize in helping brands thrive online through precision engineering, design excellence, and performance marketing...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- New Hyde Park, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 41 Projects Listed
Orbix Studio
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Orbix Studio is a global UX/UI and branding agency helping startups, SaaS, and AI companies design scalable, intuitive, and conversion-driven digital experiences. Our expert team crafts user interfaces, mobile apps, dashboards, and product branding that empower growth and usability...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 46 Projects Listed
VANZ brings ideas to life with bold 2D and 3D animation, product launch films, and photorealistic renders. We turn concepts into visuals that captivate, inspire, and stick for tech, gaming, and apparel brands that want to stand out...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Reliqus offers you world class IT and Marketing Services that will stand you out from your competitors...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- 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
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Designity is a human-led Creative-as-a-Service platform that gives brands a fully managed creative team led by AI-enabled Creative Directors and powered by the top 1% of global creatives and marketers...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Gubry is a branding and design agency located in New York city with awarded creative talents...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Morphiaas: The Digital Marketing Agency. We've helped hundreds of clients across diverse sectorsreal estate, luxury, healthcare, startups, and moreachieve remarkable results. From website development and SEO to social media and PPC, we craft data-driven strategies tailored to your unique goals...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a Full Service Digital Marketing Agency! Our team is technically and professionally equipped to make every brand a success story...
Top Services:
- 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
Hello! My name is Eva, I'm a professional Graphic Designer, I work with daring brands that are not afraid to defy the status quo...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Other Land is a product design studio based in New York, working with AI startups, fintech, and B2B SaaS teams since 2017. We embed as a senior design partner, not just a delivery team, stepping in when product metrics stall and core flows like onboarding, activation, and engagement need to be rethought. Our...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PlanetFab is a founder-led branding & creative design studio in New York City. We help companies and organizations at pivotal moments of change through brand strategy, identity, creative direction and graphic design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects 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...
Top Services:
- 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
NYC studio for fashion and consumer brands: identity, packaging, apparel design, tech packs and buyer decks. 20+ years, 100M+ products brought to market...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Show more
- 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
No matter how you slice it, MiLK&BULL makes sense. With a team of dedicated visual story tellers, we make sure that your business is not only conveyed properly but beautifully. Every collaboration deserves to be as eye catching as a Bull walking down 5th ave. We don’t settle for less and neither should...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- Hastings-on-Hudson, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Founded in 2017, Pillar Digital Marketing Agency offers website design and internet marketing services for local service businesses. Our Local Marketing Foundation blueprint sets the stage, integrating brand messaging, Google Business optimization, and a mobile-friendly website. After the essentials are in...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- WordPress Website Design
- Reputation Management
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- White Plains, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $147/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are SUVA, a full-service design and branding company. Helping clients discover their fundamental purpose, make an emotional connection with their audience, build trust and create loyalty. Through close collaboration, deep strategy, powerful storytelling, and beautifully crafted designs, we create...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Artemii Lebedev is a creative design practice led by Artemii Lebedev, who identifies himself as an Art Director, Designer & Developer. The practice operates between Belgrade, Serbia, and New York, and presents a portfolio of ongoing projects and commissions across a range of industries, including software...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ugly Wolf is an award-winning strategic brand design agency based in New York & Dallas. We specialize in brand identity, strategic messaging, websites, packaging, and more...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are New york based digital marketing agency, providing seo, smm, paid ads and digital products solutions. We are in this business since 2005...
Top Services:
- 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
Artisan Talent is a premier creative staffing agency that has been redefining talent solutions since its inception. Committed to excellence, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of the creative, digital, and marketing industries...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Think Big Design Group, located in Soho, New York, is a design fashion branding agency that thinks big for clients in the beauty, health, hospitality, food, fashion, and fitness industries. Our multidisciplinary team of creative professionals specializes in bringing ideas to life through innovative design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
BASIC/DEPT is a global branding and experience design company. We design and develop brand programs and digital platforms for the world's most renowned companies. In a digital-led and experience driven economy, clients engage us to help them envision and create their future. Were a modern partner for...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Alexandria (Lexa) Risjad focuses on brand design within the luxury lifestyle, hospitality, travel, fashion, and interior sectors. Originally from Indonesia and raised in Singapore, Lexa relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a BA in Integrated Marketing Communication from Pepperdine University and a Certificate...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Hey there! My name is Nelson Vassalo, I'm a multidisciplinary designer blending graphic solutions with technology to deliver high-fidelity branding, visual and interactive creative direction, UI design, and dynamic, time-based experiences...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Design Services
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Packaging designer built with over 10 years experience. From Oscar de la Renta, Dior Parfums, and Coty, to building out client visions from her own studio. Specializes in hands-on packaging design, design direction, product design from concept to creation, with production artist capabilities...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey there! My name is Craig Valentino, with close to 20 years of experience in design, branding, and art direction, I've crafted impactful designs for brands of all types and sizes, working across agency, freelance, and in-house roles throughout my career...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Hudson, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Helping visionary founders align their identity with purpose. Through strategy, design, and intentional storytelling...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Weve helped brands make their mark through strategy, identity, and marketing. We craft visual solutions that boost visibility, define identity, and drive revenue growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hyde Park, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Drawing Board exists to close a frustrating gap: extraordinary businesses let down by ordinary branding. We partner with founders to build brands that scale without losing clarity, conviction, or soul.More than just a cosmetic design, its business infrastructure.Rooted in commercial clarity...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Telenkov, we are driven by a passion for crafting exceptional digital experiences that make a lasting impact. Our goal is to bring your ideas to life through creativity, expertise, and meticulous attention to detail...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Base Design is an international network of studios located in Brussels, New York, Geneva, and Melbourne. Our team of creatives, strategists and digital experts design and develop simple yet powerful brands and build unique personalities...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
NG Studio Design is a Bronx-based web design studio founded by Norris Girdy, specializing in creating affordable, distinctive WordPress websites for small businesses, creative professionals, and nonprofits. The studio focuses on helping organizations with limited web design budgets establish a credible and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Consortium NYC specializes in affordable web design and SEO services for small businesses seeking organic lead generation without paid ads. Our NYC-based team creates SEO-optimized websites from the ground up, focusing on voice search optimization and AI-friendly content that ranks naturally in Google. We...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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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
Camila Hori is a seasoned creative director in the luxury business. Her past experience in include Vogue Brazil and Sotheby's. Through her career, she has accumulated extensive experience, having work with a diverse range of established brands, including LOFT, Brooks Brothers and more...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Location
- West Hurley, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative Director specializing in brand identity and packaging for consumer lifestyle brands. I work with founders at the earliest stage, shaping products before they reach the market through scalable visual systems built for long-term growth...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Based in NYC, InklyDesign crafts visually striking, sales-driven designs. From branding to viral content and websites, we deliver impact without breaking your budget...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Cloud Consulting
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
It embodies Digivent Inc.'s core values and mission. It signifies our unwavering commitment to converting ideas, aspirations, and objectives into tangible, impactful digital solutions...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/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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