Discover the best branding companies to strengthen your market position and build a distinct brand identity. Our experts curated providers that deliver strategic positioning, memorable visual systems, and consistent brand experiences.
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Cornerstone Creative is a Denver-based digital agency that crafts award-winning work on behalf of it's clients. We excel at creating brand preference and growing revenue through improved engagement across all channels. Our team embraces the opportunity to innovate brand interactions that bring value, meaning...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Centennial, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
North Carolinas premier SEO, PPC, & Webflow development agency. We are a team of 20+ digital marketing experts with enough experience and know-how to rival our largest competitors...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Greenville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Beavers Brothers is a full-scale design partner for tech companies that launch, raise funding, go global, and grow into enterprises. Since 2014, we've worked with AI, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Technology & Electronics, and E-com companies and startups from the USA, Europe, the UK, MENA, Central Asia,...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Carter Wong is a multi-disciplinary design studio based in Londons creative Soho district. Established in 1984, the close-knit team of thinkers and designers work collaboratively with a specialist network of creative partners to craft brand solutions with power and purpose...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We cultivate brands to grow and prosper! Creating new or evolving older brands, our process evaluates strategies and supports a strong on-shelf presence to compete in ever-changing marketplace. We work together seamlessly to grow brands and drive consumer preference...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Mount Kisco, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Glo Creative Co. is an award-winning brand experience agency based in Charleston, South Carolina, specializing in brand strategy, visual identity, website design, and integrated brand experiences that help businesses build memorable, customer-focused brands...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Vicarel Studios is an artful branding and design studio based in Denver, Colorado. We provide bespoke creative services spanning brand identity and packaging design, illustration, murals, lettering, typeface design, and creative retainer partnerships. Strategy first, executed with craft...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Fizzbuzz is a full service creative agency with offices in Brisbane and Sydney. We offer branding, advertising, graphic design and website development - all under one roof. One integrated team, one strategy, maximum impact. Serving ambitious brands across all industries...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Baldwin helps you design and build a webshop that fits your business. We also support you with digital marketing to grow your online sales. Thanks to our unified commerce approach, we always look at how your online and offline activities can work together to give your customers the best experience...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ghent, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
A full-service brand, creative, and digital studio for the companies shaping the future of sport...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
By 2028, women are projected to control 75% of discretionary spending globally. Its never been more important for brands to capture her attention. We've been listening to and learning from female consumers for nearly two decades. AD&Co is a full-service creative agency and content studio specializing in...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
TOYBER is a CRO, Web Analytics, and Performance-focused Digital Marketing Agency. We love data, and at TOYBER, we make our decisions on facts rather than opinions, so whether you're searching for a CRO audit or a team of smart marketers, go no further. We are a troubleshooting digital marketing agency that...
Top Services:
- CRO
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We specialize in corporate branding, entertainment marketing, and design. With a diverse team of experts, we craft authentic brand experiences that captivate and inspire audiences. From strategic brand development to compelling design executions, we deliver exceptional results that leave a lasting impression...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Indicius provides an array of workshops and services meticulously curated to encompass all aspects of branding and design endeavors. By seamlessly integrating strategy, copywriting, design, and development, we ensure a comprehensive and successful delivery of digital products...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We are a London based strategic Branding, Packaging & Marketing Agency with over 19 years experience building FMCG, CPG & Consumer brands. We are a full service agency with over 19 years experience building global brands and iconic challengers. Working with clients from concept to consumer...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We believe that bringing brands, content, celebrities, and influencers together makes storytelling more meaningful and impactful. Through Hollywood Branded's expertise in creating these essential and complex partnerships, your story will be better brought to life...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Workshop Branding is a trusted strategic brand and package design agency with over 20 years of experience. We assist brands in telling their unique stories and standing out in the market. Our comprehensive services cover brand strategy, branding, logo, and package design. With a personal approach, we...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
We build a lot of things. Strategies. Brands. Campaigns. Futures. But our ultimate goal is to build something bigger, deeper and more long-term than any transaction or click-through. We work extra hard to build meaningful, lasting relationships - the kind where everyone wins. It's better together...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We empower high-precision productsfrom sporting gear and functional accessories to consumer electronicsthrough end-to-end digital twin and advanced 3D CGI pipelines. We translate complex craftsmanship into compelling digital assets and immersive XR showcases, helping brands accelerate development cycles and...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- VR/AR
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Taichung, Taiwan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a boutique design studio with a global perspective. Based in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong, we bring bold ideas to life and help them take shape on the world stage...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Branding agency and strategic design consultancy founded in Madrid in 2006. Brand strategy, identity, packaging, retail spaces and digital for brands like Tío Pepe, Osborne, Clarel and Sanitas...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Marco De Masi Studio is an award-winning industrial design and creative direction practice in Rome, Italy. Compasso d'Oro Selection & ADI Index. We turn design visions into serial luxury furniture, lighting, and industrial products engineered for factory-floor viability...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
W Design Co. is a full-service marketing agency dedicated to building brands and growing businesses. W stands for wow factor, which we achieve by uniting ingenious strategy and impactful design to build inspired brands that make their mark. As a creative branding house, we understand that great design starts...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Waterloo, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Maaketto is a Dubai-based branding, events & AI marketing agency. Founded in France in 2018, now leading our Middle East practice from the UAE. 143+ projects across 16 countries. Bilingual delivery in English and Arabic...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
KOMPAGNON Communications is a B2B agency for marketing, communication, and design, acting as an external marketing department when required. The agency develops strategy and positioning, builds brands and corporate designs, designs websites and digital performance marketing, and produces activating content...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Koblenz, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're always thinking. It's what we do. We are a branding agency. Working for Fortune 500 companies to Startups. We work hard. We have fun...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
&why is a strategic design and technology agency dedicated to powering bold transformations for brands, from strategy to digital experiences. With over a decade of experience, the agency combines cutting-edge technology with insightful strategy and beautiful design to help clients achieve their business...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
PixelMusica, a leading B2B Creative, Design, Media and Tech agency headquartered in Singapore, boasts over a decade of industry experience having delivered more than a thousand projects worldwide guided by their mission to deliver creative work grounded in truth, goodness and beauty...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Business Consulting
- Video Production
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Established in 1996, Ogilvy Namibia provides innovative advertising and branding solutions that assist clients growth objectives and brand development. Expertly equipped to develop anything from your company's corporate identity & logo to digital & social media campaigns...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Advertising
- Location
- Windhoek, Namibia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
97% of products fail, that’s why we work cohesively with your team using the Peterman Method™ to ensure your product is in the 3% that succeed...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Somos una agencia crossmedia ubicada en Buenos Aires, que desarrolla estrategias y creatividad en todas las plataformas de comunicacion de las marcas: del online al offline y viceversa.#Hacemos en digital, ATL, BTL y pensamos en todas las direcciones.Somos #hacedorxs...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Welcome to the New Era of Digital Excellence. Embrace the Fusion of Creativity and Technology...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Barna Design is a multidisciplinary creative agency where product design engineers, graphic designers, brand strategists and developers work together as one team. We create brand identities, packaging, product designs, websites and digital experiences that connect strong visual thinking with real business...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We specialize in branding that helps B2B health/wellness, nonprofit and select retail companies identify and amplify their good by leveraging creative brand strategy and design to change hearts and minds...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
PH Consulting & Media is a marketing and ad agency specializing in creating video content that elevates brands and gets them noticed by their ideal customers...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Media Buying
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At PLAYERTWO, we are passionate about collaborating with exceptional businesses that share our values.We specialize in (re)discovering and authentically sharing the unique brand stories of forward-thinking companies, enabling them to forge powerful connections with their audiences.Through our innovative...
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- Branding
- Location
- Woodstock, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are InsideOut Consulting Ireland. A marketing agency founded in 2017 by Dolores Brennan.With highly experienced team members and a network of specialist partners we offer strategic, branding, digital, content and creative design services to support your business objectives...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At TAC, we cultivate strategic and creative frameworks for long-term success, meticulously defining purpose, identity, and functionality to foster brand recognition, differentiation, customer loyalty, and added value for businesses. Our approach ensures a solid foundation that drives identification...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- Santa Ana, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Kilter is a full-service branding studio focused on amplifying and elevating organizations and companies with a positive social impact. Lead by a team of cross-sector experts with 40+ years of collective experience, we combine deep expertise in strategy, messaging, and design to create work that is beautiful...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
CIULLA ASSOC is a strategic brand design consultancy based in Chicago, working nationally and internationally. Specializing in CPG Brand Design and Corporate Identity. We dig deep to drive insights-driven design solutions throughout the CPG landscape and B2B space...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- Wilmette, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Free The Birds is a creative agency established in 1997 that elevates brands by crafting meaningful identities to enhance brand awareness and affection. They specialize in the beauty, homecare, health and wellness, food, and drink sectors, collaborating with a wide range of clients from start-ups to global...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
M360 Branding Agency develops brands as a long-term competitive advantage...
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- Branding
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bandit Design Group is a Sydney-based creative studio specializing in brand identity, website design & development, packaging, and content creation helping ambitious brands craft bold, insight-driven experiences...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- Darlinghurst, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We craft Holistic Branding that captures the spicy, the juicy why the cherry on top of what truly makes your brand unforgettable. Were revolutionizing the branding industry. Branding is no longer what it used to be its 100% spiritual. Through holistic branding, we create game-changing brands with a clear why...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The branding agency DES WAHNSINNS FETTE BEUTE, based in Attendorn, specializes in brand management for family businesses with a strong digital focus...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- Attendorn, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Good Kids has become the go-to creative agency for brands that want to move fast, make noise to reach GenZ and Millennials with ideas that win in the real world. We're a playground for brands that want cut through the noise using the power of creativity...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a leading creative brand agency based in Stockholm Sweden. With strategy, design, communication, digital experience and innovation in one team, we're able to act on real brand problems. Seize bold opportunities. And create brands with a strong voice. Brands people actually want to spend time with...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Creative agency from Rotterdam for branding, websites and apps. We bring branding and digital together in experiences that move people and drive results. Always beyond the expected...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rebrandt® — We make your brand a masterpiece...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Alkmaar, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Jackson Wynne, crafts meaningful experiences. From planning to execution, we elevate your brand with clarity and purpose, ensuring it stands out where it matters most...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Branding Companies
How much do branding companies charge for their services?
Branding costs range from $500 to $100,000+, depending on who you hire, the scope, and the level of strategy involved.
Typical pricing by provider:
- Boutique branding agencies: $5,000 to $20,000
Includes brand identity, guidelines, and some strategic work. - Full-service branding agencies: $11,000 to $70,000+
Covers strategy, positioning, messaging, identity, and brand assets. - Enterprise branding companies: $40,000 to $100,000+
Includes research, brand architecture, workshops, and global rollout.
Typical cost breakdown inside a branding project:
- Brand strategy: $5,000 to $50,000
- Brand identity design: $2,500 to $30,000
- Brand collateral and templates: $2,000 to $7,500
- Brand research and analysis: $5,000 to $250,000
Branding costs depend on project scope, strategy depth, number of deliverables, business size, industry competition, and the experience and reputation of the agency.
How long does the branding process take?
Branding usually takes 8 weeks to 6 months, depending on scope, feedback speed, and deliverables.
Typical branding timeline breakdown:
- Discovery and research: 1 to 2 weeks
Defines goals, audits your current brand, and analyzes competitors. - Brand strategy development: 2 to 3 weeks
Creates positioning, messaging, voice, and brand foundations. - Visual identity design: 4 to 6 weeks
Develops logo, colors, typography, and visual system. - Brand guidelines and assets: 2 to 6 weeks
Produces brand book, templates, and marketing materials. - Website design, if included: 2 to 8 weeks
Adds website strategy, design, and development. - Brand launch: 1 week or more
Prepares rollout, internal training, and public launch.
The total branding timeline depends on project scope, number of deliverables, feedback speed, decision-making complexity, and whether you are creating a new brand, refreshing, or fully rebranding.
What is the difference between a branding agency and a design firm?
An agency defines how your brand works and what it stands for, while a design firm focuses on creating and implementing specific design solutions.
| Aspect | Branding Agency | Design Firm |
| Core focus | Defines the brand and its long-term direction | Designs solutions that communicate and deliver the brand |
| Main goal | Build a clear, competitive brand | Create effective, usable, and consistent designs |
| Strategy | Deep strategic work, such as positioning, messaging, and brand structure | Uses a strategy to guide design decisions and execution |
| Type of work | Brand strategy, naming, brand voice, brand guidelines | Visual identity, UX/UI, websites, packaging, product design |
| Business impact | Shapes how customers perceive and remember the company | Shapes how customers interact with and use the company’s products and materials |
| Stage they help most | Early stage, rebranding, or major business changes | After or alongside the strategy, during product and asset creation |
| Outcome | A defined brand system and clear brand direction | Designed assets, interfaces, and experiences ready for use |
Branding companies develop positioning, messaging, naming, brand architecture, and the overall system that guides how the brand operates and grows. They connect business goals to customer perception.
Design firms solve communication and product problems through design. This includes visual identity, but also user experience, interfaces, packaging, and digital products. Their work translates strategy into functional, usable, and consistent brand and product experiences.
Why should I hire branding companies instead of freelancers?
Hire a branding company when you need strategy, depth, and long-term brand systems, not just individual deliverables.
Branding firms provide a full team with specialists in strategy, naming, design, and research. This leads to stronger positioning, more consistent execution, and work that supports business growth.
Freelancers usually work alone and focus on specific tasks such as logo design or visual identity. They are effective for smaller projects but have limited capacity for complex strategy, research, and large-scale brand development.
Isn't branding just a logo?
Branding is the entire system that defines how customers perceive your business in the market, not just the logo.
It includes your positioning, messaging, voice, visual identity, and the experience people have with your company. These elements work together to build recognition, trust, and differentiation.
The logo is one asset within that system. It represents the brand, but it does not define the strategy, meaning, or customer perception on its own.
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