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  • Sell at First Sight.

    Among packaging design companies built around Amazon, Desverto stands out by pairing label and package design with A+ content, storefront design, and PPC management. It serves brands that need their packaging optimized for marketplace conversion rather than retail shelf presence...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Zenpack

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    A full-service packaging agency

    Zenpack is an end-to-end custom packaging design company covering structural engineering, graphic design, manufacturing, and fulfillment. Clients include Google, Crown Affair, and Hennessy, suiting brands that need a single partner from packaging concept through retail-ready production...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Product Design
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Market Less. Matter More.

    LEAP Matter is a full-service branding + design agency. With four offices spanning the Midwest, we provide services from web design to trade show and packaging design. We put design — and your customer — in the center of everything we do. Your brand matters. We make it matter more...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
  • Where great ideas become beloved brands

    We're a consumer-centric brand partner that helps thoughtful goods become market-leading brands that people love to buy...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • A Creative Agency Helping Brands Build.

    The Revival Agency is a Bentonville, Arkansas based, full-service creative agency founded in 2017. The multi-disciplinary, values-driven firm delivers strategy, design, video, social, paid media, influencer, and growth solutions to help brands break the mold and accelerate toward meaningful impact...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Package Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Bentonville, Arkansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We build lasting brands.

    Igawa Design is an award-winning, boutique branding and design studio based in Southern California. Founded on the principle that excellent design can shape people's perceptions of a brand and elevate its value in the marketplace...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Signal Hill, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Create Logo Design That Speaks for your Brand

    We are LOGO-HOUSE worlds leading creative design one-stop shop for everything in the realm of digital designing, that helps you develop convincing brand persona around the globe...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Farmers Branch, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • An ambitious agency for ambitious clients.

    We're an ambitious agency for ambitious brands...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Creative Solutions for Causes That Matter

    Gold & Fourth partners with nonprofits to create custom marketing strategies that amplify their impact, ensuring sustainable growth and alignment with their mission...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Creating Moments That Matter

    Need a product design or an amazing package? Our clients have tremendous trust in us, because they can count on us to deliver high-quality custom designs that create positive human experiences. We act as an extension of your team and efficiently deliver exactly what you and your customers want...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Smart Design, Strong Concepts.

    We focus on creating comprehensive branding and identity systems, products and packaging, exhibitions and events, websites and apps, marketing and advertising, and aim to foster ineffable experiences for humans (and also sometimes dogs)...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Industrial Design Studio Specializing in Consumer Products and Packaging

    Studio RedEye is an industrial design studio specializing in physical consumer products. From early concept development to production-ready CAD, we help brands like Dame, Skip Hop, and Manhattan Toy Company create smart, manufacturable designs that connect with users...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Full-Service Ecommerce Agency for Data-Driven Consumer Brands

    Digital Operative (DO) is an award-winning, full-service, digital commerce agency with over 12 years of experience in providing innovative solutions to help our clients pursue business growth.We've joined forces with 85Sixty.Our agency capabilities include strategic planning, design, UX, digital...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Create Innovative Software for the Largest Companies.

    We provide design and development services for software products. Our services are IT consulting and outsourcing, design and development of software using modern technologies based on artificial intelligence, mobile applications, web services and websites, system integration, maintenance and functional...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Creative Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Be Bold. Stay Fluid. Have Fun.

    NUU partners with companies (from startup to Fortune 500) to solve challenges and reach business goals. We build brands through strategic vision, cultural insight, and beautiful stories that emotionally resonate...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Build Ambitious Brands and Experiences With Those Eager To Activate a Vision.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Make You Ready To Build a Brand!

    Building brands with web design, visual communication, branding, and marketing solutions. Thinking inside or outside the box is irrelevant. You're still tied to the box. That's why we burn it...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Chattanooga, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Evo Design Innovating Products, Inspiring Brands.

    Evo Design is a team of passionate product designers and engineers with 21 years of experience. We've developed housewares, medical devices, footwear, and more for 100+ brands. From concept to commercialization, we create products users love...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    Location
    Watertown, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • We Turn Concepts Into Living Brands

    Libre Design & Digital is a full-service branding and digital studio specializing in holistic brand experiences, visual identity systems, and integrated marketing campaigns. With a team under 50 creative strategists, designers, and developers, Libre transforms concept into cohesive digital and physical...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Encinitas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Connect Beyond Limits With Your Brand!

    OGK Creative, based in Boca Raton, is a versatile agency offering web design, digital marketing, and advertising services. Its multi-disciplinary team of creatives, strategists, and designers collaborates to craft strategic solutions that connect brands with audiences. Committed to innovation and...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • A Creative First Ad Agency

    At The Shop Agency, a leading marketing agency in Dallas, TX, we specialize in full-service traditional and digital marketing to help businesses grow. Our expert team of graphic designers, digital strategists, and branding specialists creates custom marketing solutions tailored to your business goals...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Richardson, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 4040 Agency A Design-led Brand Strategy Consultancy

    4040 Agency is a full-service branding and creative agency that offers services like branding, web design, graphic design, advertising, and more. With over 24 years of experience, the agency has worked with a wide variety of clientsincluding Fortune 500 enterprises, professional sports organizations, and...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Cambridge, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • A brand ecosystem agency

    AMP Agency is a comprehensive beauty and travel marketing agency with headquarters in Boston, New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Austin. We specialize in developing innovative marketing campaigns, digital products, and hands-on experiences that drive business growth. We have the privilege of collaborating...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • We Aren't Afraid to Be Different.

    Heavy Heavy is a creative studio comprised of storytellers, designers & architects of ideas...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Bulletproof is the worlds largest independent brand agency, creating desire through disruption to accelerate growth, drive standout, and fuel fandom...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Masters of Brand Messaging.

    BN Branding is a Bend, Oregon based strategic branding agency founded in 1997. The firm offers a disciplined, words-first approach beginning with in-depth market research and brand strategy, then executing through naming, identity design, advertising, packaging, and web development. BN Branding helps small...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Bend, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creative Intelligence | Packaging Design and Branding

    At our core, were a group of humans who love what we do. Weve built a happy, collaborative studio where creativity thrivesand that energy shows up in every project. If youre looking for a future-forward CPG partner who knows how to make your brand pop, youre in the right place...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Boise, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Copa Design

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    United By Ideas

    Creative agency focused on graphic design including logos, iconography, visual identity, marketing & advertising, packaging, and environmental design. Specializing in corporate, sports, real estate, and cannabis design...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Santa Clara, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Outstanding Web Design & Branding Services.

    DeuxSouth Creative offers services such as web design, web development, print design, package design, branding, brand strategy, logo design, photography, videography, and illustration...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creativity Meets Strategy. Brands Built to Last.

    Savy provides strategy, design, branding, marketing, advertising, development, and technology services to innovative brands around the world...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Package Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Bend, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creative agency I Based in LA & Miami

    Based on insights and a 360-degree branding experience, we strategize for companies to position them on new platforms in order to meet the objectives of our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed
  • Branding And Identity Firm Since 1991

    As a Dallas-based branding and identity firm with over 25 years of experience across various industries including manufacturing, real estate, beauty, and more - ZIELINSKI Design Associates Inc. is committed to fostering innovation through creative solutions for clients both B2B & B2C...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Hybrid Design

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Creating Wonderfully Engaging Design

    Hybrid is a San Francisco-based graphic design studio dedicated to creating engaging and impactful design across a wide range of disciplines, including branding, identity systems, illustration, campaign development, publication design and production, retail and environmental design, advertising, digital...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Caffeine-fueled branding & web design studio

    Pen & Mug is a caffeine-fueled branding & web design studio...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Make Ideas Happen

    For more than three decades, Design Interface has been offering its expertise in branding, product design and package design to transform your innovative product concept into a market-ready reality...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Westlake, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • A Studio for Brand Design

    We are a branding studio that has won multiple awards and has locations and partners in various cities such as Berlin, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Austin, and Toronto. Our vision is a world where creatives can collaborate no matter where they are located...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Building Revenue-Generating Websites

    Level Nine Media is an award-winning web design company that creates revenue-generating websites for over 500 businesses. We tailor our designs to your brand identity, refining key messages through marketing strategy to provide an intuitive user experience and stay ahead of the competition...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creativity in the Service of Better.

    Studio Mega is an award winning creative agency based in Portland, OR, partnering with global brands to spark meaningful change...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Create Visual Magic with Us.

    We are Human Nature Studios, lead by the founder Emily Backus. Our mission is to provide small businesses with brand identities, design tools, and business consulting that helps them make sales and connections, compete with larger businesses in the marketplace, and be proud and secure in their company, brand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Marketing, PR & Creative.

    Oakland Trust Marketing commenced its journey in 2019, initiated by a college freshman eager to venture into advertising, later realizing it was merely a component within the broader realm of marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Waltham, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Wrap It Right, Every Time

    OXO Packaging is a USA- based manufacturers' hub for producing all sorts of Custom Boxes in exquisite style. Your products will no longer have to be wrapped in standard boring boxes. We can create personalized subscription boxes in all sizes and classes according to clients' requirements and product...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Newark, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Promotional Experts

    GotPrint is an online printing services provider founded in 2001 and headquartered in Burbank, California. Catering to businesses and creative individuals, the company offers a broad range of print products from business cards and brochures to custom apparel and signage delivered with fast turnaround times...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Direct Marketing
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your Creative Design Partner!

    Combining creativity with technical proficiency, delivering visually captivating designs that effectively communicate brand messages. With a strong focus on collaboration and client satisfaction, and striving to exceed expectations and forge meaningful partnerships...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Brookville, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We craft lasting and impactful brands for businesses making moves. Lets craft yours.

    Latitude Studio is a creative agency founded in 2018 Wheeler Juell and Emily Juell. We are specializing in specializing in photography, branding + design, and websites...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Ridgway, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Working the dream job.

    Hello. I'm Edward Britz, and welcome to my studio! I work my drem jom as a graphic designer and illustrator in Saint Paul, Minnesota...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Full-service Integrated Agency

    As a full-service integrated agency, McKinney partners with all of our clients on strategy, creative development and production, digital, and measurement...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Durham, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Graphic Design, Eat, Sleep and REPEAT

    Hi! My name is Danielle Pendarvis, a graphic designer Arkansas who currently resides in Texas...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Lewisville, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Design that ignites passion.

    Page 3 Design is a graphic design and web development studio based in Seattle, Washington. Founded by Barry Craig in 2002...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Loves to learn, collaborate and create.

    Eight Hour Day is a creative studio focused on design & illustration. Founded by two individuals Katie Kirk & Nathan Strandberg back in 2005...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Crafting meaningful, functional and striking designs that elevate your business.

    We are ELBY CREATIVE, we tell your brand's a unique story with character, impact, and connection. Lead by the designer Lauren Braier...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

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Packaging Design Agency FAQs

What services does a packaging design agency in the US provide?

An analysis of service specializations within our directory shows that agencies tend to focus on several core packaging-related service areas.

While many firms offer overlapping capabilities, service concentration generally aligns with the following ranges:

  • Primary Packaging Design (≈40–50%): Structural packaging, label design, dielines, and on-shelf packaging for retail and eCommerce products.
  • Brand & Visual Identity for Packaging (≈25–35%): Brand systems, typography, color palettes, and visual language specifically adapted for packaging applications.
  • Production & Print-Ready Artwork (≈10–20%): Technical artwork preparation, print specifications, compliance layouts, and vendor handoff.
  • Packaging Extensions & Line Expansions (≈5–10%): Variant systems, seasonal packaging, and product family expansions.

How much does packaging design cost in the United States?

Packaging design costs are determined by product complexity, number of SKUs, regulatory requirements, and whether structural design is required alongside visuals.

Based on pricing analysis used across the DesignRush packaging design category, most projects fall into these ranges:

  • Single SKU or label design: ~$500–$2,500
  • Multi-SKU packaging systems: ~$2,500–$10,000+
  • Full packaging systems with brand integration: $10,000–$50,000+

Ongoing packaging support, including line extensions and revisions, is often billed through retainers or per-SKU pricing.

Hourly rates for packaging design firms in the US tend to range between $100 and $149 per hour.  

How long does it take to see ROI from a packaging design project?

ROI typically unfolds across multiple stages:

  • Short term (1–3 months): Improved shelf visibility, stronger product differentiation, and increased click-throughs for eCommerce listings.
  • Mid-term (3–9 months): Higher conversion rates, improved brand recall, and stronger customer trust as packaging becomes recognizable.
  • Long term (9–18+ months): Sustained revenue lift, brand equity growth, and reduced redesign costs through scalable packaging systems.

What is the typical project timeline for US packaging design services?

Timelines depend on several factors, including product complexity, compliance requirements, and production constraints. Most US packaging projects fall within these ranges:

  • Simple label or packaging refresh: 1–2 weeks
  • New packaging systems or multi-SKU projects: 3–6 weeks
  • Complex packaging with testing and revisions: 6+ weeks

Packaging projects typically follow phased workflows similar to standard design processes:

  • Discovery & Requirements: ~3–7 days
  • Concept Development: ~5–10 days
  • Design & Refinement: ~7–14 days
  • Compliance, Revisions & Final Files: ~5–10 days

How do packaging design needs differ across industries in the United States?

Requirements vary significantly by industry due to differences in distribution channels, regulations, and consumer behavior:

  • Food & Beverage: Packaging design in this sector usually falls under $10,000 per project. Designs often cover cartons, bottles, cans, or pouches and prioritize readability and trust.
  • Beauty & Personal Care: Packaging design in this category prioritizes brand storytelling, premium materials, and visual differentiation, with a strong emphasis on shelf appeal and perceived quality in competitive retail environments.
  • Electronics: Packaging design prioritizes product protection, structural integrity, and clean, technical presentation to safeguard sensitive components and reinforce quality.
  • Retail & Consumer Goods: These brands require scalable packaging systems across multiple SKUs, which drives costs through variant management and consistency requirements.
  • eCommerce & DTC Brands: Packaging design focuses on durability, unboxing experience, and digital presentation, ensuring products arrive intact while reinforcing brand perception across direct-to-consumer touchpoints.