Discover leading graphic design agencies in the USA delivering brand identity, digital assets, packaging, and marketing collateral built to scale with your business. Filter agencies by location, rates, reviews, team size, and more.
Organic rankings are determined by five factors: top services, reviews, portfolio, awards/press, and team expertise. Sponsored listings pay for a placement that appears above organic positions. Sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content - read more on our methodology page.
Offering website design and marketing solutions for small business owners. Let us help you make your online presence more effective, to bring you better results...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chino Valley, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
Fineart Design Agency, a leading design agency in Canada, is passionate about creating the best user experience possible and exceeding your expectations. From ideation to launch, we are dedicated to delivering impeccable solutions that align with your development goals...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Highland Heights, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Schletty Design & Music design and develop responsive/adaptive CMS-based web sites using WordPress and Drupal. We also design with Dreamweaver...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Webgevity is a branding, marketing, and web design business based out of the Southern New Jersey area...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Camden, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
828:design is a boutique graphic and web design studio established in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2003. Led by co-founders Tom Petruccelli and Chris Hunter, the agency provides full-service branding, logo development, web design, print collateral, packaging, and production design. Known for its clean...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Breadcrumbs Web Design is a creative agency that specializes in serving small businesses, helping them build a strong online presence through custom websites and digital support. The team at Breadcrumbs offers a full suite of web services tailored to the needs of growing enterprises...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Woodbine, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
REMIXED is a full-service, multi-disciplinary branding agency dedicated to fostering connections between businesses and their target audiences. Our expertise lies in crafting messaging and design frameworks that resonate through a variety of mediums including print, broadcast and interactive campaigns...
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- Branding
- Advertising
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Located in the woodlands Texas. We are experts at brand design & strategy, and video marketing & advertising. We believe that stories move the world. We channel the power of storytelling when creating marketing solutions for our clients...
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- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Spring, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Hub is a Cincinnati-based digital agency specializing in web development, graphic design, and branding. The agency focuses on delivering modern, user-friendly digital experiences that help businesses in Ohio stand out in a competitive landscape...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hey! My name is Benjamin Pouncie-Carr, major in Graphic Design and Digital Media. I started my carreer in 2017, since then working passionate as an inventive creator of innovative marketing strategies...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Arina Anoschenko is a Visual Design | UI/UX | Art Direction with 7+ years of experience. Currently based in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A modern, full-service, digital agency, Aardvark Brigade has provided award-winning, creative, technological, and strategic services for clients across high-visibility verticals such as entertainment, retail, and fashion...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Raritan, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
An integrated team of designers, writers, and marketers who deliver exceptional work every day.More than marketers. Were an integrated team that pushes boundaries, exceeds expectations, and excels together...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Ashford Creative is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, targeted advertising, web design, and branding/graphic design. We help businesses of all sizes enhance their online presence, attract high-quality leads, and build a strong brand...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Redding, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
pkgd.design is a Chicago-based packaging design studio offering on-demand creative services through flexible subscription plans or one-off packages. Specializing in photorealistic 3D renderings, concept ideation, and design for manufacturing, they provide unlimited design requests with rapid 13 business day...
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- Package Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
In 2022, one of our clients decided to create their own advertising team and bring all paid advertising internal, along with the organic efforts that were already in-house. The Red Sparrow team took on all aspects of marketing and advertising, and produced results that blew the previous agency out of the...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lewisville, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ideation Studio merges brand identity with business goals, crafting immersive environments and stunning designs for retail, restaurants, corporate spaces, and hospitality. Our unique i-process ensures every detail aligns with strategic vision, transforming spaces into unforgettable experiences...
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- Package Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creative Digital Design Agency - Clients include: Facebook, Samsung, Berkshire Hathaway, Ripple, Paypal, Adobe & More...
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- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- North Port, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Urban Geko is a branding agency in Orange County and web design agency in Newport Beach helping companies elevate their brand and digital presence when their current website or identity no longer reflects the caliber of their organization...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nufire Marketing is……a full-service business and marketing consulting firm that helps business owners and marketing professionals build awareness, generate leads and increase sales with integrated brand marketing that revolves around a great understanding of your business and your culture.We are a...
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- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Burnsville, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BlueTuskr is a full-service digital marketing company for ecommerce sellers who sell on multiple marketplaces and are looking to develop a holistic omnichannel marketing strategy across all of their sales channels...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
MAVRK Studio is a creative and growth agency for food & beverage brands. We help emerging and established brands build strong identities, grow online, and turn products into retail-ready businesses. From launching new brands to reimagining legacy favorites, we know food and we make it look good...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CorePulse Technologies is a top-rated mobile app development company in Las Vegas, specializing in web development, custom software, digital marketing, and enterprise IT solutions for global businesses...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
At Raindrops Infotech, we prioritize your success through expertise, innovation, and unwavering support. Our skilled team customizes solutions that align with your vision, ensuring you achieve your business goals efficiently. Let us partner with you on this journey!...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Garden Grove, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
By way of authenticity, intellect, and creativity, SIX is guided by context rooted in the human condition a recognition of symbiotic influences that shape our character, values, aspirations, and ultimately our choices. With an affinity for cultivating raised awareness, we unite to complement and shape how...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Web Development
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- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Whether is a right or left brain issue, Q seems to always have done it before, and always architects something to make it better, every time and without fail. Q is a true professional and a pool of knowledge...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We partner with corporate marketing departments and SME, working as an extension of their team to expand Marketing Capacity and skill set...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help skyrocket your business with unique branding, a high converting website, and the automations to capture leads while you sleep...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Allen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
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
PurpleZ is an agency founded on creating a digital presence for companies just like yours. Our services are geared toward a singular focus- creating outstanding websites and using social media to drive traffic, brand awareness, trust, and customer loyalty...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
We are a creative agency founded in 2020 in Miami, Florida. We create an outstanding brand that develops your business. We Help our customers discover, define, and create their unique brand to build a community of loyal believers and achieve their business goals...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Simpleview is a marketing, copywriting, creative, and data insights company that partners with destinations and their agencies to engage stakeholders, attract visitors, and win bids for conventions and events...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Star Strategy Marketing, a Denver-based digital marketing and SEO agency, is dedicated to driving business success. With firsthand experience on both the client and agency sides, we bring valuable insight into building strong, effective partnerships that deliver meaningful results...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We specialize in Creative & Design, Production and Technology for lifestyle brands, entertainment and retail...
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- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
paul howell : Design is a branding and design studio that helps organizations and individuals uncover their truths and connect with their audiences in meaningful and beautiful ways...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mission Bay Media has been providing website design and development services to businesses around San Diego and the United States since 2011. Give us a call to learn more about the wide range of development and design services we proudly offer our clients...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Mixx is a full-service certified-diverse digital, marketing and strategic creative agency. We serve iconic Fortune 500 brands, emerging startups and private enterprises—supporting, cultivating, and reinvigorating their brands through identity programs, integrated campaigns as well as internal...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We navigate the digital spaces that have yet to be explored. Puppy Love is a group of creatives (artists, photographers, engineers, painters, game designers, etc...) who come from the merging of several agencies...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Using Proven Keyword Ranking Technology and the Latest in SEO Techniques to Propel Your Business to New Heights...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Imaginary Content is a full service production agency specializing in content creation in all platforms. We are experts at impactful e commerce content, broadcast design and powerful content for brands and networks...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
MAD Monkey Media is a Dallas AI-native marketing agency and commercial printer. We build our own SEO, CRM, and reporting platform, then use it to run ads, print, embroidery, DTF transfers, and direct mail. One team, one login, one accountable partner. Founded 2016, serving clients nationwide...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We love to create beautiful designs that inspire visitors to take action on your social media and website. Our goal is to make sharing your passion easy so you can focus on growing your business. Let us take care of your online presence for you!...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Jupiter, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
When you join forces with us, you gain access to the wealth of experience offered by a multidisciplinary creative agency, enabling you to extend this expertise to every point of interaction with your customers. We specialize in crafting designs that radiate excellence, cultivating highly visible brands, and...
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- Creative Services
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a direct response marketing agency that builds you a sales and marketing infrastructure to consistently generate new leads...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We design brands that get a reaction. Our multidisciplinary studio excels in crafting authentic brands that catch fire and create a lasting impression...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Event Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Image Marketing is a top-ranked agency offering expert traditional and digital marketing solutions. With 10+ years of experience, we serve local and national clients across industries, delivering award-winning branding, PR, and design. As in-house partners we craft strategies that set brands apart...
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- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $14/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Four Fin Creative is a female-led Branding Agency located in San Diego, CA, crafting B2B and B2C brands...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- La Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Best Graphic Design Companies in the US
What can a US graphic design company do for a business?
When working with top graphic design companies in the US, you can expect visual systems that shape brand identity, customer perception, and marketing performance across every channel.
They'll create logos, brand guidelines, digital assets, packaging, marketing collateral, and UI visuals to support clear and effective business communication.
Design companies help businesses:
- Establish a recognizable and consistent brand identity
- Improve engagement and conversions across digital channels
- Support product launches with packaging and visual storytelling
- Strengthen credibility through cohesive design systems
- Produce ongoing marketing assets at scale
According to Forbes Advisor's content marketing survey, graphic design is the most outsourced content service, with 47% of marketers outsourcing design work.
Consistent brand presentation can increase revenue by up to 23%.
Brands that maintain consistent visuals and clear messaging are 3-4 times more likely to stand out and be recognized.
Partnering with a professional graphic design agency gives businesses access to standardized workflows, reusable visual systems, and design expertise that scales across channels.
How much does graphic design cost in the United States?
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The cost of graphic design services in the United States starts at around $100-$150+ per hour or $1,000-$5,000 per project, depending on service scope, complexity, turnaround time, and designer experience level.
For instance, a basic branding package will cost approximately $5,000 to $25,000 and includes logos, colors, typography, and guidelines.
Conversely, a full branding package can range from $20,000 to $100,000+, including logo, visual identity, market research, brand strategy, and brand campaign materials.
Web design, on the other hand, can cost between $5,000 and $30,000 for a custom design and $50,000 to $200,000 for an enterprise build.
Additionally, graphic design companies charge an hourly rate of $100-$150 for package design and a project rate of $1,000-$50,000, depending on design complexity.
Beyond hourly and project-based pricing, some US graphic companies offer a subscription-based pricing model, where they charge a regular monthly retainer rate for a set of graphic design services.
Typical subscriber-based design services cost $500-$5,000+ per month, depending on service tier and agency expertise.
How long does it take a design agency to complete a project?
Graphic design timelines depend on project scope, deliverables, and feedback speed. Our research shows that most US projects follow clear, predictable time ranges based on standard process phases.
Average timeline ranges
- Simple assets (logos, social graphics): 2-5 days
- Branding packages and multi-page collateral: 2-6 weeks
- Large or complex projects: 6+ weeks, especially if multiple deliverables, strategic discovery, or extensive review cycles are required.
Breakdown of phase durations
Here are the approximate timelines you can expect for each phase of a standard design workflow:
- Research and discovery: ~2-7 days
- Ideation and concept development: ~2-5 days
- Design and refinement: ~5-10 days
- Feedback and revisions: ~2-7 days, depending on stakeholder speed
- Final delivery: ~1-3 days
How to choose the best US graphic design agency for your brand?
Making the right choice involves evaluating each company's process, expertise, communication style, and ability to deliver work that aligns with your brand's goals.
1. Define your goals and requirements
Clarify deliverables, timelines, and budget upfront, as clear scopes greatly reduce revisions and speed up delivery.
2. Shortlist agencies with relevant expertise
Use service categories and portfolios to identify agencies that specialize in the kind of design work your project requires.
3. Evaluate portfolios strategically
Look for scalable identity systems and consistent multi-channel execution, as recommended in industry best-practice agency selection frameworks.
4. Examine verified client reviews and credibility signals
Check verified reviews to evaluate an agency's reliability and communication.
5. Send a detailed RFP to avoid scope creep
Minimize scope creep by defining deliverables, acceptance criteria, target users, and workflows clearly in your RFP.
6. Assess each agency's onboarding and workflow
Prioritize teams with structured onboarding, which improves alignment and reduces delays.
7. Schedule discovery calls to test compatibility
Use discovery meetings to confirm strategic alignment, communication fit, and the experience level of the team you will work with.
8. Choose the partner that balances expertise, process, and value
Pick an agency with proven creative quality, efficient workflows, and reliable delivery. Those traits are critical for a successful design partnership.
How to find a US graphic design studio on DesignRush that fits your budget?
We've curated examples of top B2C and B2B graphic design agencies across different budget ranges so you can identify creative partners that align with your spending expectations.
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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Beyond budget, the DesignRush agency directory lets you filter agencies by location, expertise, reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.
What questions should you ask before hiring a graphic design agency in the US?
To be sure you're aligned when evaluating a professional graphic design studio, you need to ask the right questions. Consider the asking following:
Relevant Background
- What recent design projects or case studies best reflect your capabilities? Can you walk us through the brief, approach, and final results?
- Which areas of graphic design do you specialize in: branding, digital design, packaging, or multi-channel campaigns?
- Do you have experience working with brands in our industry or with similar audiences? How does that experience translate to our needs?
Services and Processes
- How do you structure pricing: per project, hourly, or through monthly retainers?
- What is included in a typical design package, and how many revision rounds are standard?
- Can your workflows integrate smoothly with our existing brand guidelines, digital tools, or internal teams?
- What does your design and onboarding process look like from discovery to final delivery?
Related to Your Project
- How will you evaluate our brand goals and translate them into a clear design direction?
- What limitations, dependencies, or risks should we be aware of before starting the project?
- Who will be working on our project, and do they have experience with similar design work or brand categories?
- What is the estimated timeline based on our scope, and how do you manage deadlines or feedback cycles?
Sources
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
Why companies trust DesignRush
Every agency is independently vetted before it can be listed or ranked
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Graphic Design Agency FAQs
What services do graphic design firms in the USA provide?
Analysis of service specializations most frequently tagged and searched within our US graphic design directory shows that agencies typically fall into four dominant service categories.
Many firms offer multiple capabilities but the distribution of service focus areas generally aligns with the following ranges:
- Brand identity and logo systems (~40-50%): This is the largest specialization segment and covers branding, logo design, visual identity systems, and brand guidelines.
- Digital and web design (~25-35%): This covers digital assets such as UI design, website visuals, digital ads, and social graphics.
- Print and marketing collaterals (~10-20%): These include brochures, pitch decks, posters, and other print or marketing materials, often as extensions of brand identity work.
- Packaging and product-related sesign (~5-10%): This includes packaging and product visuals for sectors such as retail, eCommerce, beauty, and food and beverage.
What kind of budgets do companies typically allocate for graphic design?
According to PiktoChart's survey, here's how much companies typically allocate for graphic design:
- 51% of companies allocate between $5,000 and over $10,000 annually, with the software industry having one of the highest budgets.
- 32% are budgeting $1,000-$5,000 annually for graphic design projects and tools.
- 17% spend below $1,000 annually on graphic design.
How long does it take to see ROI from a graphic design project?
ROI from graphic design usually unfolds in stages depending on the project's scope:
- Short term (1-3 months): Measurable improvements in engagement and visibility with refreshed logos, campaign graphics, or social creatives boosting click-throughs and impressions,
- Mid term (3-9 months): Updated brand visuals used across campaigns and channels with gains in conversion rates, lead quality, and audience recall.
- Long term (9-18+ months): Strategic design investments for sustained revenue growth, customer loyalty, and competitive differentiation.
What is the typical project timeline for US graphic design services?
Project timelines vary by scope, but most US graphic design work falls within these standard ranges:
- Simple assets (logos, social graphics): 2-5 days
- Mid-range projects (branding packages, multi-page collateral): 2-6 weeks
- Large or complex projects: 6+ weeks, especially when strategy, multiple deliverables, or extensive reviews are required
You can think of timelines in phases, with approximate durations for each stage of a standard graphic design project:
- Research and discovery: ~2-7 days
- Ideation and concept development: ~2-5 days
- Design and refinement: ~5-10 days, depending on complexity
- Feedback and revisions: ~2-7 days, affected by stakeholder speed
- Final delivery: ~1-3 days for packaging and exporting files
What industries employ graphic designers in the US?
Below are the top industries that employ graphic designers in the US based on industry research:
- Specialized design services: 23.6%
- Advertising, public relations, and related services: 8.86%
- Printing and related support activities: 7.89%
- Education: 5.48%
- Management, scientific, and technical consulting services: 4.13%
- Computer systems design: 4%
- Manufacturing: 2.52%
- Religious organizations: 1.93%
- Architectural, engineering, and related services: 1.86%
- Civic, social, and advocacy organizations: 1.6%
The data indicates demand for graphic designers spans many industries across the US economy.
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