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  • Justin Jenkins Designs

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Branding The World. One Client at a Time.

    Justin Jenkins Designs is a NYC graphic design studio offering packaging design alongside logo, web, and print work, with 25+ years of experience and 100+ client projects. Flat-rate pricing and unlimited revisions make it a good fit for small businesses seeking a hands-on packaging design agency...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    23 Projects Listed
  • Design Studio Focused on Creating Bold and Dynamic Brands.

    We are a full-service design studio passionate about building brands that uplift & support women...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Design That Sells. Branding That Scales.

    Innovative Technologies Need Innovative Creative. Marc Posch + Partner is a branding and design agency in Los Angeles that works with founders and leaders in times of transition and growth. Together, we transform ideas into brands worth rallying around and energize sales...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 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
  • A Strategic Creative Agency Promising Luxury Branding

    Located in New York City, The O Group is a branding and creative agency specializing in unearthing distinctive brand value for businesses aiming to establish connections with a discerning luxury lifestyle audience through specialized luxury branding...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Creative Agency | Brand, Digital, Content

    Edition Studios: a creative studio that specializes in creating brands and digital experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Package Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • Strategic Design. Meaningful Impact.

    We craft brand and corporate communications that enhance interactions and reinforce positive attributes, empowering businesses with strategic advantages through research, visualization, and collaboration...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Respected Retail Advertising Agency for Businesses

    Founded by Sandy Tinsley in 1974 with nothing more than a desk and a vision, Tinsley Advertising has transformed into a highly respected retail advertising agency in the Southeast. Our remarkable portfolio comprises regional, national, and international clients while boasting an exceptional team of creative...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • CREATIVE BRANDING THAT DEFINES INDUSTRIES

    Proportion is an award-winning, multidisciplinary creative studio dedicated to developing branded spaces worth sharing. Specializing in creating cohesive brands that carry from naming and identity through visual communication and interior design, Proportion transforms brands beyond the expected...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Malden, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Custom Websites, Designed & Built in Greenville

    For more than 15 years, Sandlapper Creative has built fast, search-friendly custom websites for businesses in the Greenville, SC area and nationwide...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • 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
  • Simplifying Marketing While Amplifying Your Brand

    SGK is a world-renowned provider of packaging and brand experience solutions. As an industry leader, we work to deliver value-added experiences with each interaction...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • 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
  • We magnify your unique magic to empower confidence in you and your brand.

    Someone is out there looking for exactly what you have to offer! We strategically design bespoke marketing solutions for our clients to help their audiences find them. Our services include branding, website design, social media marketing, label design, and ongoing marketing solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Coloma, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • Building Brands That Matter.

    We focus on partnering with brands that strive to matter deeply to people. Our goal is to work with those brands that not only enhance daily experiences with their products or services but also look to establish a meaningful connection that goes beyond mere transactions...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Cheap Design is just as bad as Cheap Weed.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • 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
  • We elevate brands and push luxury forward.

    Based in New York, VMGROUPE is a comprehensive luxury branding and digital creative agency. Our expertise spans branding, content creation, digital storytelling, and performance marketing, catering to renowned brands in the beauty, fine jewelry, fashion, fine food, wines & spirits, real estate, and luxury...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Way Creative

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Building Brands And Experiences People Love

    Way Creative is a creative studio building brands and experiences people love since 2011.Founded by Sarah Presson it was formed to help businesses and organizations craft cohesive brand and web experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Brand. Your Business. Your Career.

    Verhaal Brand Design is a strategic design & brand consultancy. We specialize in visual identity system design, creative strategy, brand strategy, innovation, consumer insights, trends and marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Woodstock, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $400/hr
  • 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
  • Building Meaningful Brands & Websites That Deliver Results

    At Emerald, our mission is to provide achievable, industry-changing designs to passionate and enthusiastic entrepreneurs and businesses. We work alongside great thinkers and doers to create brands and craft meaningful digital experiences that exceed expectations, increase revenue and save time...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • 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
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    Location
    Ridgway, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Find Your New Vision

    Hey! We are Honey + Hare, a creative marketing, branding, and web design agency with heheadquarters in New Braunfels, Texas. We can give your business a polished look and a memorable brand...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    New Braunfels, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Crafting Dreams, Stitch by Stitch.

    Hey! My name is Joyce Lin, thanks for reaching my portfolio. I'm a passionated designer based in Chicago...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Handle Aspects of Creative Design Professionally!

    Explore top-notch graphic design solutions for your business needs with Graphic Designers Group. Our team of skilled graphic designers, equipped with artistic brilliance, crafts masterpieces in logos, business cards, branding, visual identity, t-shirts, letterhead, packaging, labels, and complete branding...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • 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
  • Illustration, Design & Animation.

    StudioTrujillo is a catalyst for boundless creativity and innovation. Through our distinctive membership model, we offer unlimited access to bespoke creative solutions encompassing web development, branding, and motion graphics, ensuring your vision is realized by our expert creative team...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We help our clients harness the power of positive creative to captivate audiences.

    Hi there! We are Evry Creative, offering high-quality marketing, branding and graphic design services that boost genuine customer engagement to drive business forward...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Telling stories through design.

    Hey there! My name is Shannon Kirkpatrick, New York based and adventurous graphic designer with a passion for creating beautiful, impactful work...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Syracuse, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Designing a better tomorrow.

    Hey there! My name is Jon Jerrell Evans, I'm a Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator based in Atlanta, United States...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Elevating Designs, Inspiring Minds.

    Welcome to Sukalec Designs! My name is Sara Sukalec, I'm a professional Freelance Graphic Designer based in Nashville, TN. I started do freelance back in 2008...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Designing the Future, Today.

    Hey there! My name is Kristina Belotskaya, I'm a professional multidisciplinary designer & illustrator currently based in New York City...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Design Dynasty: Where Ideas Dance

    Andrew Guerrino is a driven, versatile designer aiming to expand the limits of what it entails to be a versatile and accomplished creative expert...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Red Hook, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Making life a little more beautiful one pixel at a time, we elevate brands with great ideas.

    Our small but mighty squad is made of the best in the biz interweb intellectuals, visual artists, marketing savants and digital wizards. We celebrate both creative collaboration and individual initiative to accomplish great things. We identify upcoming trends and beat them to the punch, but always with class...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Unleash Your Creative Vision.

    Paper Moon Creative stands as a boutique design studio located in Portland, established by Ranee Ruble-Dotts in 2005...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Empowering Vision, Building Futures

    Hey there! I'm Nathan Proffitt, a designer and illustrator with a deep passion for creativity, especially in the realm of digital design systems...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Empowering Your Journey, One Insight at a Time.

    I'm Bethany L. Casarez, a graphic designer based in California, with a strong interest in food, sustainability, and craftsmanship. I graduated from Shillington Graphic Design in 2022...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Santa Clara, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Where Creativity Meets Precision.

    Alexandria (Lexa) Risjad focuses on brand design within the luxury lifestyle, hospitality, travel, fashion, and interior sectors. Originally from Indonesia and raised in Singapore, Lexa relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a BA in Integrated Marketing Communication from Pepperdine University and a Certificate...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
    • Public Relations
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Inform. Persuade. Remind.

    EPRIZ 7 helps restaurants, healthcare providers, furniture stores, startups, local businesses, and small business to medium-sized companies grow through digital advertising, websites, and connected TV advertising. Marketing services in Los Angeles, including SEO, social media, and branding...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Brand Experts to Help You Grow Your Business.

    We're not just about creating stunning designs; we're dedicated to building long-term partnerships that fuel your company strategy and brand growth. Based in Utah, our expert team crafts tailored campaigns and brand assets that evolve with your business needs.From clever branding to engaging marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Orem, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Designing Success Through Culture and Innovation.

    A digital design agency specializing in crafting impactful branding, websites, and digital experiences that empower professional service providers to thrive in competitive markets...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We create and lead brands.

    The agency is an integrated branding creative agency focused on advertising, brand, and design. They connect companies with customers through strategic thinking and compelling design to deliver game-changing returns...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Bring Your Ideas To Life!

    At MPRDesigns, our Recorded Live Creative Session on Zoom is not just a design service; its a transformative experience. By combining creativity, real-time collaboration, and immediate problem-solving, we empower you to actively participate in your design project, ultimately achieving outcomes that are...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Email Marketing
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Port Orange, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $32/hr
  • STRIKING DESIGN. AMATEUR BOWLER.

    QueenPin Design is focused on creating impactful brand experiences. Skilled in handling complex, multi-faceted projects while blending strategic insight with analytical precision...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Savannah, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Thoughtful Design, Authentic Impact.

    Process Forty Three crafts standout visual identities through print, packaging, and digital media. By blending creativity, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, we help brands connect deeply with their communitiestransforming ideas into memorable, meaningful designs...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom Products, Made Easy with Gemnote

    Gemnote designs and delivers custom merchandise, swag, and gifts tailored for todays businesses. Our experienced team manages everythingfrom curation and sourcing to warehousing, fulfillment, and shippingso you can relax. Whether you need impressive direct mail kits, welcome swag for new hires...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Design Brands That Get A Reaction

    We design brands that get a reaction. Our multidisciplinary studio excels in crafting authentic brands that catch fire and create a lasting impression...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Event Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • The Way You Tell Your Story Can Make All The Difference

    Hex Studios is a multi-award-winning advertising agency established in 2014. We offer a wide range of services, including brand identity, web design, packaging, digital and corporate marketing, illustration, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

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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.