I have curated this list of leading packaging design companies after analyzing over 2,800 agencies, considering their services, awards, portfolios, industry reputation, pricing, and client reviews. Explore these agencies’ specializations and featured case studies to commence your agency search.

My 10 Top-Rated Packaging Design Companies

1. Zenpack

• Best for: Overall
• Average hourly rate: Inquire
• Minimum budget: Inquire
• Founded: 2015
• Size: 100-249
• Location: San Jose, CA
• Notable clients: Cambio, NBA, Disney, Hally, BIGFACE Coffee

Zenpack’s one-stop shop packaging solution immediately left a significant impression on me, covering everything from design and strategy to manufacturing and supply chain management. I also like that its team of packaging engineers works hard to ensure that designs are accurately translated into functional prototypes in just 24 hours. I find Zenpack’s dedication to sustainability highly advantageous, especially for businesses seeking to achieve a zero-carbon footprint. The packaging solutions company prioritizes eco-friendly solutions throughout the process, using responsibly sourced materials, FSC-certified paper products, and soy-based inks.

Zenpack Sucess Story

• Challenge: Cambio, an up-and-coming coffee roastery, sought a way to encourage recycling through sustainable packaging of its coffee pods.
• Solution: Based on the client’s request, Zenpack designed a molded pulp container and lid secured with a glue-free paper belly band. Once emptied, the container transforms into a countertop bin for Cambio pods or other kitchen scraps, conveniently reminding customers to recycle.
• Results: The partnership increased recycling rates compared to traditional options. It contributed to Cambio’s expansion in 60 states within six months. With 20% of profits going to coffee-farming families, its eco-friendly packaging choices emphasized Cambio’s commitment to social responsibility. The success of this project received recognition at the 2024 iF Design Awards in the Beverages Packaging category.

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2. Product Ventures

• Best for: Structural packaging design
• Average hourly rate: $185
• Minimum budget: $25,000-$50,000
• Founded: 1994
• Size: Under 49
• Location: Fairfield, CT
• Notable clients: The Kraft Heinz Company, Nestle, Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Cambio Roasters

I was drawn to Product Ventures because the structural packaging design agency blends creative visions with business goals and manufacturing realities. Meanwhile, its team of interdisciplinary professionals helps clients like me drive sales, enhance customer experiences, and create lasting impact. I also like its comprehensive range of packaging design services, including brand strategy, industrial design, consumer insights, technology scouting, graphic design, engineering, prototyping, and commercialization. Solidifying my choice for Product Ventures as one of the top packaging design companies is its proven track record of helping businesses shape their brands through cutting-edge technology.

Product Ventures Sucess Story

• Challenge: Heinz, a globally trusted food producer, needed to revamp one of its flagship products because of declining sales.
• Solution: Product Ventures redesigned the Heinz bottle by shortening the neck and adjusting the overall shape to ensure it fits in refrigerators better and that it’s easier to hold. The packaging design agency also implemented a restructured label panel, which enabled easier squeezing.
• Results: The new design received great praise from consumers and prompted over 50% of US retailers to move the large-size bottles to prime shelf space at eye level. Large-size ketchup consumption also grew from 48% to 72%. The Fridge Fit™ design boosted practicality and increased sales as well as brand visibility.

Check Out Product Ventures Agency Profile

3. Freshmade

• Best for: Consumer packaged goods (CPG)
• Average hourly rate: Inquire
• Minimum budget: $1,000-$10,000
• Founded: 2010
• Size: Under 49
• Location: Deerfield Beach, FL
• Notable clients: Delectables, Frieda’s Specialty Produce, Family Tree Farms, Southern Specialties, B&W Baby Leaves

Freshmade’s food packaging design caught my eye when I browsed its portfolio. Specializing in disruptive yet relevant visual identities for CPG food brands, the design agency offers various services, including brand creation, brand revitalization, visual identity design, and packaging design systems. However, what sets Freshmade apart for me is its team of visionaries, who understand the importance of standing out while maintaining consumer trust. Thus, it has helped many food brands achieve a cool yet accessible image through meaningful design.

Freshmade Sucess Story

• Challenge: Delectables, a wet cat treats producer, wanted to solidify their position and continue their impressive growth. With vast cat food offerings, their packaging lacked a cohesive brand identity, potentially confusing shoppers as they decide between several products on the shelves.
• Solution: The packaging design company started with targeted research on visual equity benchmarking, eye-tracking studies, and shelf testing to gain insights into shopper behavior, differentiating which design elements need minor tweaks or a complete overhaul. Freshmade also reorganized the packaging information architecture and modernized brand elements to ensure consistency and brand recognition.
• Results: Delectables customers’ purchase intent increased from 35% to 57% after the packaging redesign, while its overall pack appeal hiked from 88% to 95% among customers.

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4. Creme de Mint

• Best for: Craft beverage packaging
• Average hourly rate: $150
• Minimum budget: $10,000-$25,000
• Founded: 2010
• Size: Under 49
• Location: Miami, FL
• Notable clients: Expressed Juice, Victoria’s Secret, Avon, Theorie, Bliss

With an impressive track record of over ten years of industry experience and multiple awards, I simply had to add Creme de Mint to my list of the top packaging design companies. Some of the notable recognitions it has gained include the American Marketing Association, Print, HOW International Design Awards, Graphic Design USA Magazine, Core 77s, and the American Advertising Federation — all of which prove that Creme de Mint isn’t just a creme de la creme by name but also in practice. The full-service branding agency provides logos, branding, packaging, print, and product design services. It also offers email marketing, website design, and digital marketing to further support its clients' growth.

Creme de Mint Sucess Story

• Challenge: Expressed Juice, a Miami-based juice brand, needed packaging that embodied its brand values and featured unique and eye-catching elements to break through a competitive market.
• Solution: Starting from the bottle, Creme de Mint ditched the traditional square or round shape for a flask-like design, reflecting the brand’s youthful persona. It adjusted the color palette and utilized labels, highlighting the product’s health benefits through playful periodic table-like symbols linked to ingredients. The applied strategy helped the packaging design maintain a cool and engaging vibe.
• Results: Expressed Juice’s new packaging earned numerous recognitions for its innovative design, including the 2015 PRINT Regional Design Annual award and the 2015 Core77 Design Award for Packaging. Its unique design, particularly the flask-like bottle, resonated with consumers and businesses so much that bars and restaurants immediately began buying the product.

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5. Atlas Branding + Design

• Best for: Contemporary packaging design
• Average hourly rate: Inquire
• Minimum budget: Inquire
• Founded: 2008
• Size: Under 49
• Location: Asheville, NC
• Notable clients: Poppy Popcorn, Botanical Bones, Huli Sue’s BBQ + Grill, Guajiro, Lavender Boutique

What struck me the most about Atlas Branding + Design is its ability to make you crave the products it designs. It achieves this by offering a comprehensive brand strategy and high-quality illustration, structure, material selection, and label design. It also has a photo studio to create those drool-worthy shots. Beyond packaging design, Atlas Branding + Design can also craft promotional materials, trade show booths, signage, and even the interior of your retail store — all the design services I consider essential for business growth.

Atlas Branding + Design Sucess Story

• Challenge: Poppy Popcorn, wanted to expand its product line and sell popcorn in more stores. It needed a packaging design that communicated a modern brand image to its customers.
• Solution: Atlas Branding + Design created the new packaging by incorporating a colorful and whimsical element, reflecting the playful spirit of their popcorn. It highlighted the brand’s quirkiness, presenting Poppy Popcorn as a delightful party treat.
• Results: Within six years, Poppy Popcorn’s revenue doubled annually, reaching the seven-figure mark. It has also expanded its product visibility in top US retailers and won the 2023 Best of Show + Gold Addy of the AAF Charlotte Addy Awards.

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6. Slice Design

• Best for: Pharmaceutical packaging design
• Average hourly rate: $140
• Minimum budget: Inquire
• Founded: 2004
• Size: Under 49
• Location: London, UK
• Notable clients: VIRUSEND™, Unilever, Danone, Cypressa, Bayer

One look at Slice Design’s portfolio and I can see why it has been lauded as one of the leading packaging design companies by Ad Word Masters. Its packaging designs aren’t only humorous, but they’re also creative and straight to the point, helping products jump off the shelf and attract potential buyers. Its team offers various services, including strategic branding, packaging design, new product development (NPD), naming, brand identity development, point-of-sale materials, sustainability consulting, structural design, pack mockups, and copywriting. With its packaging design expertise, I consider Slice Design a valuable partner for companies looking to establish a strong brand presence, tell their story effectively, and positively impact the world.

Slice Design Sucess Story

• Challenge: At the height of the pandemic, VIRUSEND™ developed a spray technology designed to protect against the threat of the Coronavirus. It needed a cohesive brand identity and packaging design to relay its effectiveness to customers.
• Solution: Slice Design created a design reflecting the product’s strengths. It incorporated military chevrons for a sense of authority and used clear and functional typography to emphasize the spray’s credibility. It prominently displayed an icon highlighting the formula’s ability to kill Coronavirus within a minute. On top of that, it emphasized the product’s unique consumer availability.
• Results: Slice’s design expertise set VIRUSEND™ apart through branding and packaging. It has effectively created a brand identity for innovative spray technology, reaching more customers and enabling a safer community.

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7. PKG Brand Design

• Best for: Customized packaging design
• Average hourly rate: $150
• Minimum budget: $10,000-$25,000
• Founded: 2012
• Size: Under 49
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Notable clients: Perdue, Kirkland, Saputo, Columbia Fruit, Coleman

I find PKG Brand Design’s approach to packaging design quite innovative. More than creating aesthetically pleasing packages, it also tells a story through its designs to build a connection between the brand and its customers. With this strategy, I can see how it has helped its clients drive tangible sales and revenues. PKG Brand Design’s list of services encompasses top-notch brand strategy, brand identity, and package design services. I also enjoy how its core philosophy is rooted in the Consumer First® approach, where consumer insights are leveraged to produce designs that get attention, convey a clear message, and connect with the customer. Because PKG Brand Design understands that packaging should be beautiful and practical, I consider it an ideal packaging design partner.

PKG Brand Design Sucess Story

• Challenge: After the success of its previous Disney “Cars” partnership, Perdue — a meat processing company — needed customized packaging services before the release of the Monsters University movie to boost sales.
• Solution: PKG Brand Design created new packaging featuring kids’ favorite Monsters University characters. It incorporated imagery that transforms the concept of “monsters” into a fun treat. The packaging design company also added “monstrous meal ideas” at the back of the packaging, targeting parents to recreate these for their kids.
• Results: Perdue’s customized chicken nugget packaging added a fun twist to the product, leveraging on the popularity of the Monsters University movie and boosting brand sales in return.

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8. ICON Creative Agency

• Best for: Multicultural packaging design
• Average hourly rate: $110
• Minimum budget: Under $1,000
• Founded: 2017
• Size: Under 49
• Location: Pasadena, CA
• Notable clients: Nestlé Health Science, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Bonduelle Fresh Americas, Ready Pac Foods

ICON Creative Agency has made some bold claims by promising to deliver game-changing creatives that drive deeper connections and real results. But as I explored its profile, I realized that these aren't just claims; they're truths backed by over 20 years of experience. It has delivered packaging design, point of sale, marketing communications, brand innovations, experiential events, and digital solutions for big brands like Maggi, Kellogg’s, and Nestle. Another facet of ICON Creative Agency that I believe is worth noting is its team of designers who have mastered CPG and are knowledgeable of global cultures, making each design unpretentious, on-point, and effective.

ICON Creative Agency Sucess Story

• Challenge: Dulcería is a new product line developed by Nestlé to expand the reach of Nerds, Pixy Sticks, Laffy Taffy, and Fun Dip candies. It needed an overarching product design that would appeal to millennials and Hispanic consumers.
• Solution: ICON Creative Agency developed original packaging concepts with illustrations. It transformed Nerd characters into Lucha Grande wrestlers, adding a dynamic and fun feel to the product and its flavors.
• Results: The packaging design for Nerds Dulcería Mango Chili/Guava packaging won the Best in Show: Most Innovative New Product Award at the Sweet & Snacks Expo in Chicago. It was also well received by consumers, which boosted the campaign’s visibility and sales.

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9. Murmur Creative

• Best for: Sustainable packaging design
• Average hourly rate: $160
• Minimum budget: $25,000-$50,000
• Founded: 2007
• Size: Under 49
• Location: Portland, OR
• Notable clients: Wasa, Tillamook, Ninkasi Brewing Co., Deschutes Brewing, Laughing Planet

When creating my list of leading packaging design companies, Murmur Creative was one of the agencies that instantly stood out to me with its passion for “doing good” through strategic design, intentional packaging, and collaborative brand and website development. It compelled me even more to have a dedicated team of professionals for each vertical, ensuring comprehensive brand solutions through unique specialties, experiences, and perspectives. Thus, I know that the packaging design company delivers industry-compliant designs that effectively reach niche markets. Moreover, as a certified B Corp, Murmur Creative prioritizes working with brands that share their commitment to positive change and ethical practices for the environment.

Murmur Creative Sucess Story

• Challenge: Wasa, a traditional Swedish crispbread brand, wanted to modernize its image through a packaging design that incorporates modern photography and messaging to connect with a new generation of customers.
• Solution: Balancing modern appeal with Wasa's established heritage, Murmur Creative refreshed the look of the brand through bold colors and designs. It incorporated a playful and slanted typography and added natural-looking photography to showcase the unique texture of the bread.
• Results: The collaboration resulted in a visually striking packaging design for Wasa. This translated to numerous grocery stores prominently featuring Wasa’s new packaging on end caps and displays.

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10. DD.NYC®

• Best for: Merchandise packaging
• Average hourly rate: $150
• Minimum budget: Inquire
• Founded: 2015
• Size: 50-99
• Location: New York City, NY
• Notable clients: Symphony Sleep, Scholastic, Dupont, Havas, Walmart

I would describe DD.NYC® is beyond impressive. Its passionate team boasts over 300 successful projects and a stellar 9.8 Net Promoter Score (NPS), indicating exceptional client satisfaction. Moreover, it offers a comprehensive range of services, including branding, web design, and packaging design. However, what I like the most about the packaging design agency is that it understands the power of packaging in product success and strives to make each project a standout. As such, it crafts visually appealing packages that are realistic to produce.

DD.NYC® Sucess Story

• Challenge: Symphony Sleep, a leader in premium mattresses, needed a packaging design that would reflect its commitment to the brand’s core values and showcase its extensive product line.
• Solution: DD.NYC® implemented a complete brand overhaul. It proposed a brand identity that better emphasizes the comfort and quality of Symphony Sleep’s products through calming blue color palette and sleek modern aesthetics. It revamped the packaging for over 100 stock-keeping units (SKU) to ensure a cohesive brand experience across its mattresses.
• Results: The partnership improved Symphony Sleep’s brand visibility by 85%, with more than 3 loyal customer purchases, and an average net promoter score of 9.9.

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How I Chose the Packaging Design Companies

With our dedicated selection team at DesignRush, I curated this directory of packaging design agencies through an in-depth qualitative process. As a result, I can ensure that the agencies selected fulfilled our set of quality standards and have proven to be a leader in the packaging design industry:

• Verified client feedback: Agency expertise, work quality, level of trust, and overall client satisfaction
• Portfolio extensiveness: Range of work and industry focus
• Industry awards: Recognition from reputable award-giving bodies
• Team expertise: Designer profiles, background, and skill set
• Packaging services: Core packaging design offerings and niche

For each packaging design company I feature on the platform, I ensure that they offer the following:

• Technical and creative understanding of packaging design
• Versatile art styles and executions
• Strategic thinking
• Adept to seamlessly translate design to physical products
• Collaborative team

Visit the DesignRush Research Methodology page to learn more about my selection process.

Comparing My Packaging Design Picks

My Recommended Packaging Design Success Stories for Inspiration

I have identified the top six packaging design agencies known for achieving stellar results. Dive into their portfolios and discover award-winning case studies that will inspire you.

1. Deal Design

Miracle Brand, an eco-friendly cleaning product company, contacted Deal Design to help create an outstanding packaging design. The idea of the packaging design was to communicate the product’s core values, including multipurpose use and effective and safe cleaning.

Deal Design crafted a unique brand identity and packaging design emphasizing the product’s versatility. It used clear and concise visuals and implemented a simple color palette that matched the brand’s eco-friendly materials. Its straightforward design enabled it to become easily understandable to busy shoppers.

The collaboration increased Miracle Brand’s visibility, establishing its presence in most US hardware and home goods stores.

Check Out Deal Design Portfolio

2. Aida Pioneer

Danone, a leading dairy manufacturer, wanted to create a packaging design that would grab attention and sell itself without relying on expensive media campaigns. Specifically, it wanted to appeal to a health-conscious, design-oriented female audience aged 25-40 who value natural, eco-friendly products while maintaining the traditional Greek yogurt identity.

Aida Pioneer’s design team balanced tradition and modernity to achieve the new packaging design. It deployed a clean and white-based minimalist approach to keep the overall aesthetic fresh and uncluttered. It incorporates an enlarged “food zone” featuring hyper-realistic illustrations that showcase the yogurt’s natural goodness. A modern interpretation of a traditional Greek font adds innovation and authenticity to the logo, reinforcing the heritage of the product without the unnecessary elements.

Danone now has modern packaging that attracts customers worldwide. It entices them to purchase these Greek yogurts in the new appealing and desirable cups instead of those from other brands.

Check Out Aida Pioneer Portfolio

3. Revelation Agency

Ketofabrik, a renowned brand of keto products, wanted to boost engagement and brand awareness, particularly among the growing keto community, while staying true to its existing brand identity.

Revelation Agency leveraged a trending design theme — Y2K aesthetics — popular with Gen Z and millennials on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. This approach blended futuristic and retro styles to create a unique, modern, and memorable social media presence. A vibrant color scheme with metallic accents, abstract shapes, and pixel art brought the Y2K theme to life.

The partnership led to a 37% increase in follower engagement, and Ketofabrik’s brand awareness within the keto community hiked to 42%.

Check Out Revelation Agency's Portfolio

4. Modern World Studio

Challenged by consumer fatigue and difficulty competing with higher-end European products, well-established pretzel brand Savi contacted Modern World Studio to design a packaging refresh.

Modern World Studio implemented a complete overhaul of the color scheme, opting for bolder choices to create a more vibrant and eye-catching presence on the shelves. However, it retained a subtle element from the original design to ensure brand recognition for existing customers.

The new packaging also incorporated playful elements to connect with consumers, creating a more engaging experience. Modern World Studio’s design team also added high-quality photography to showcase the product’s appeal and strengthen the overall impact of the redesign.

Savi’s sales in Bulgarian supermarkets have seen a significant boost, indicating a strong consumer response. The eye-catching design attracts attention on shelves and positions Savi as a competitive brand with a premium image. It also enabled the product to extend beyond Bulgaria, with the packaging proving to appeal globally as Savi expands exports to European and Asian markets.

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5. Fishfinger

Delphi’s Food is a family business offering only the finest quality oils and produce from Greece and Cyprus. It contacted Fishfinger to create a new packaging design to elevate its brand to the public.

Fishfinger implemented a comprehensive brand refresh with clear visual messaging. The new design features illustrated ingredients, reflecting the heirloom flavors of Delphi Food’s products. The design team also used handwritten typography and concise copy to highlight the ingredients’ authenticity.

Delphi Foods’ eye-catching new packaging resulted in an impressive year-on-year sales growth of 30%. It also caught the attention of major supermarket chains like LIDL, Asda, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons, leading to prominent shelf space for its products.

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6. Reflective Media Inc.

Neilson needed a special packaging design for its Walmart Easter treat. It reached out to Reflective Media Inc. to create a carton design for the 15” tall chocolate hockey figure in time for the celebration.

Reflective Media Inc. created a character in a popular anime style to resonate with young fans. Even after enjoying the chocolate, the fun continued. The back panel featured two custom-designed games – a word search and a hockey maze – keeping kids entertained. To top it all off, the playful name “Billy Scores” paid homage to the legendary hockey player Bobby Orr, adding a fun and memorable touch to the entire product.

Billy Scores sold out within weeks of hitting the shelves, proving that delicious chocolate, engaging activities, and a fun character can create a winning combination for Easter celebrations.

Check Out Reflective Media Portfolio