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.
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Atomic Studio is a Pasadena, California-based digital creative agency founded in 2012. The firm specializes in crafting tailored web and mobile experiences spanning responsive development, e-commerce, brand identity, managed hosting, and digital strategywith a strong emphasis on polished design and user-first...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Arcadia, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Earp Creative is a Newport Beach design studio specializing in brand identity, websites, and marketing materials that drive real business results...
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- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
OneMohrTime Design Co. specializes in logos, branding, and web design anything you might need from a creative agency! OneMohrTime Design Co specialize in crafting bold, strong branding and clean-as-hell web designs that stand out. Whether you're building from scratch or refining your identity, its time to...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hyperquake is an independent strategy and design agency founded in 1986 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional offices in Salt Lake City, Brooklyn and Portland. The agency collaborates with clients from startups to Fortune100 enterprises to build ambitious brands and immersive experiences that...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Enlisted Design is a high-end creative agency founded in 2008, specializing in industrial design, branding, packaging, and digital experience. The agency partners with established and challenger brands including All birds, Stance, Arlo, Samsung, and Nestlé to deliver cohesive product and brand ecosystems...
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- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Lehi, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Brandswaggin, we live for a good challenge. Whether you need a new website, a social media strategy, or something in between, were ready to tackle it head-on...
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- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Old Bridge, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Madison Ave Graphics provides outstanding, consistent, and creative work. We have the top talent that will take your business to new and higher levels. Our success is your success...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a studio specializing in Web Page Design and Digital Marketing focused on providing solutions for growing companies...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Doral, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Kalakatta Design Studio is a boutique design studio with expertise in branding, design, and communication...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bridgewater, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
I finished my bachelors from Arizona State University in Interdisciplinary Studies, with concentrations in Media Analysis and Visual Communication Design. At the same time, I also got a History minor because I wanted to, I like history, and I can make my own decisions...
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- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey! I'm Jaysie Grabensteinfounder and Creative Designer of Stellar Jay Art & Design living in Northern Colorado. I am originally from a small city in Nebraska and am a graduate from the University of Nebraska at Kearney...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
PAS Agency is your trusted strategic partner for all your e-commerce needs. With our expertise in advertising, account management, creative development, SEO, copywriting, catalog work, brand expansion, and brand protection, we provide comprehensive solutions to drive your online business. Partner with PAS...
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- Graphic Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help companies create lasting impressions by standing out through smart and engaging design. If you're looking for originality and innovation, you've come to the right place...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Woodland Park, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
BubLee Web & Graphic Designs is a boutique design studio offering custom web development, branding, packaging, print collateral, and digital graphics for small businesses and independent brands. Led by founder MyLee Ryan Fatigun, the agency blends entrepreneurial insight with creative expertise to turn client...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
I am David Cordero, a proud and born Costa Rican now living in Orlando, FL. Graduated from the University of Central Florida as a Graphic Designer with a minor in Marketing...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey! We are Penji, an on-demand and unlimited design service upgrading the way you work.Founded in 2017 by Khai Tran. Whether you need one project or a full-time team, Penji is the easiest way to get professional designs in 120+ categories...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Camden, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
We are Selene Art and Design! We are lovers of the visual beauty and the small details, the extra that provides harmony to everything around us. Based in Miami in 2016...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hey there! Morales Design is on your service. We are a digital marketing agency based in Orange County, CA. Founded by Steve Morales back in 2004...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Brea, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Consumer and trade promotions. Loyalty and incentive programs (consumers, sales force, distribution). Low-budget tv, social media, and radio commercials production...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Hollywood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Boost your business conversion rates and elevate your brand online with our Lead Funnel system. Our system is proven to convert more leads to clients...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Wellfleet, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Hiidee Media - Creative Web, Logo and Resume Design Agency. Hiidee Media is a Web design company and Graphics design agency. We design full websites, mobile apps, flyers, and logos for businesses. Be Alive and Updated about what is happening Worldwide with Media. Hiidee Media Blog is #1 tech & travel...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Richmond, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Complete Media Incorporated is founded on the belief that collaboration leads to greater success, emphasizing the power of teamwork and support. The agency is dedicated to providing guidance and a strong network to help clients navigate life's challenges effectively...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Advertising
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- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Logo Mansion is a creative and vibrant agency that offers a wide range of digital solutions for both individuals and businesses. With a team of professional designers, they specialize in custom logo and graphic design, video animation, website design and development, online marketing, and mobile app...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Westlake Village, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a small collective of artists who specialize in, well a little bit of everything. We are very passionate about both form & function (an awesome junction), and with our ability to see the big picture combined with our obsessive nature over fine details, we pride ourselves on the ability to maximize our...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Jpetrous Creative Services LLC (JpCS) is a Michigan-based creative agency founded by Jonathan Petrous, a Certified Brand Specialist and Strategist with 10+ years of experience in graphic design, web design, and digital marketing. JpCS serves small businesses and entrepreneurs across Macomb County, St. Clair...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Casco, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
So much goes into building a successful brand and online presence. Creatography simplifies the process by working with you to deliver a roadmap to brand and digital dominance. From your logo, to building a brand strategy, to launching a successful business campaign online, Creatography can help you every step...
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- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Diamonds & Giraffes offers website design, hosting services, and maintenance packages for your business. We specialize in creating individual websites for your specific business needs and creating roads for your website using a strategic design...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Park Rapids, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Suite Three Studio is a leading full-service marketing agency focused on unique branding. Our team is dedicated to helping businesses grow and thrive through innovative, customized strategies that deliver real results...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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...
Top Services:
- 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
Trusted by Local and National Brands! Strategic websites built locally in Oklahoma City to help your business thrive...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Where cutting-edge technology meets strategic brilliance. We craft custom digital solutionsSEO, software, apps, and websitesdriving local impact with a global vision. Transform your digital journey with us...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- West Bloomfield Township, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Marketing Services is a Printing, Marketing and Advertising agency specializing in meeting the print and creative needs of commercial clientele both National and International. Digital Marketing can offer you comprehensive, high quality printing, marketing and advertising services...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Oldsmar, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design Sketchers is a comprehensive digital marketing service provider, dedicated to transforming your vision of online presence into a remarkable reality. Our emphasis lies in cultivating robust customer engagement strategies, ensuring an impactful and immersive online experience for your audience...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Modesto, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Breetly is a full-service Amazon, Target, Walamrt and e-commerce marketplace firm of experts and a partner in the Amazon Advertising Partner Network. The scale of e-commerce can seem daunting at times, which is why we’ve assembled a team of experts who can speak with authority on every area of the Amazon...
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- eCommerce Development
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Keekee360Design is equipped to deliver the innovative content necessary to execute a comprehensive branding strategy to ignite your business...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Idenyo Studio offers a full stack of marketing and sales techniques to help develop your company depending on the requirements it has. There is no universal standard or pricing that applies to everyone. We transport you from wherever you are to the location that is most appropriate for you. We will stand by...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Hendersonville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DIZPOT is a cannabis packaging distributor founded in 2017 that provides services locally and internationally out of Phoenix, Arizona. DIZPOT provides excellent old school customer service that customers have come to respect and depend on...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
Digital media marketing company based in Paterson, NJ provides Logo Design, Web Design, & Social Media Management. With a primary focus on premium company branding...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Paterson, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Smallfish Creative is a full-service marketing and consulting firm dedicated to allowing small and mid-sized enterprises and nonprofits to focus on their core competencies. We view every client as a friend and a partner, and we believe that trust, communication, and mutual benefit are the pillars of any...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Payson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
"Off" signifies a bold step away from the conventional. It's an invitation to turn off the noise of the expected and switch on what truly matters: human connection, innovation, and creativity. We push ourselves to step off the beaten path. It's about being courageous enough to turn off the autopilot and...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Key Biscayne, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Orange is a comprehensive hospitality marketing and branding agency where strategic brilliance propels brands to wield impactful influence, and creative ingenuity translates into tangible outcomes...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Sköna is a creative agency that excels in B2B branding, marketing, and design, catering specifically to innovative tech companies. Get in touch with us!...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Jade Stone is a high-end, full service branding and design agency catering to cannabis and CBD companies that want to force archaeic stereotypes into obselence with their modern branding, packaging and visual strategy...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Needham, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MTI Tech helps businesses improve their digital presence and daily operations through web development, SEO, answer engine optimization, CRM automation, digital marketing, IT consulting, and back-office support...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
- AEO
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Britton Design is a wine and food packaging specialist based in Sonoma, California. Designer/owner Patti Britton creates innovative wine packaging, food packaging, restaurant logos, and brands/image identity for start up companies and large corporations. She also has international experience...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sonoma, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
Tubdit is commited to providing you the best way possible to market yourself or company on the web. Our experience speaks for itself with the array of companies we have launched from scratch. Give us a call or send us an email with your project specifications...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- SEO
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- Location
- North Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
EGAMI GROUP is an award-winning multicultural firm and expert’s network empowering clients to successfully reach and win the hearts and minds of diverse audiences...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Starks Marketing LLC., the leading digital marketing agency in Grand Junction, Colorado, excels in boosting brand awareness, optimizing Google My Business listings, implementing result-driven social media marketing strategies, executing effective email marketing campaigns, and delivering innovative digital...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Grand Junction, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
With RED DOT MULTIMEDIAs creative services, your business wont just be seenitll be remembered. From eye-catching visuals to strategic storytelling, We help you reach and engage your audience on the platforms they love most, turning followers into loyal customers...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Port Charlotte, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Cessna Marketing is an Amazon agency in San Diego. We run Seller and Vendor Central, then build the websites, ads, and content that sell the products. We've managed over $30M in sales across 10+ brands at a 4.2x average ROAS...
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- eCommerce
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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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?
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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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