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  • Designing Dreams, Crafting Compelling Brands!

    Designing Dreams, Crafting Compelling Brands!

    At Compel Co, we've been dedicated to serving good people, great companies, and worthy causes since our establishment in 2017. Our core services encompass branding, graphic design, and web design, all delivered with a commitment to excellence...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Diverse Brands. Cultural Impact.

    Diverse Brands. Cultural Impact.

    At The Ant Society, we are market and branding experts dedicated to generating impactful responses. With a mission centered on delivering outstanding results through the highest levels of creativity and efficiency, we provide agile and efficient support to your marketing team. Our curated teams, aligned with...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Transforming Visions into Impactful Brands.

    Transforming Visions into Impactful Brands.

    Effective marketing goes beyond random ideas; it requires thoughtful, customized strategies that consider your company, industry, competition, and customers. We excel when we build long-term partnerships with our clients, steadily nurturing growth along the way...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Chino, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Designing Tomorrow's Brands, Today.

    Designing Tomorrow's Brands, Today.

    Committed to converting ideas into captivating and functional designs that leave a lasting impression...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    La Mirada, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Big Talent for Big Brand Dreams

    Big Talent for Big Brand Dreams

    We are a comprehensive brand consultancy dedicated to the creation and development of brands, digital products, and immersive experiences. Our specialization lies in the strategic enhancement of brand identity, targeting forward-thinking enterprises seeking to elevate their brand presence to new heights...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Bright Ideas, Brilliantly Executed

    Bright Ideas, Brilliantly Executed

    An award-winning brand creation and implementation agency that specializes in Retail & CPG brand packaging...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Creating an online world that works for you.

    Creating an online world that works for you.

    E-COM Expert offers an all-encompassing solution tailored for entrepreneurs embarking on or advancing their business ventures. Our proficiency extends to strategic development, brand establishment, website creation, advertising campaign initiation, and steadfast guidance towards the attainment of success...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Web Development
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
  • Spaceberry Studio

    Award Winner Recipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Subscription service for design that works

    Subscription service for design that works

    We offer a subscription service for design that works. With clear processes, reliable delivery, and good vibes. We partner with businesses that share our energy to bring their vision to life...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Your Brand. Your Business. Your Career.

    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
  • Better Design for Life.

    Better Design for Life.

    Para is a creative partnership based in Los Angeles, California with clients all over the world. Founded in 2020 by Marta and Gregory, partners at work and life. Together, we develop detailed graphic identities & photography, and cultivate lasting relationships. The results are timeless, compelling, visual...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Bring Your Imagination To Reality With Illustrator

    Bring Your Imagination To Reality With Illustrator

    Hey! My name is Tanvi Baghele. I love making cool stuff! Ive formally studied Design, Art History, and Fine Art, although my exploration into art started with a 12 pack of crayons and the back of a paper my dad probably needed for work...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Dive in, roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty approach.

    Dive in, roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty approach.

    Hey! My name is Elin Richey. My passionate is all about building brands. I help brands revamp their identity, creating a cohesive line of products and packaging that meet their client's needs and improve sales...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Create Visual Magic with Us.

    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
  • Design for the beautiful things in life.

    Design for the beautiful things in life.

    Welcome to Caitlin Hottinger Design! My name is Caitlin Hottinger a designer with a profound interest in lifes beauty and goodness...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Crafting distinctive and thoughtful brands for ambitious entrepreneurs.

    Crafting distinctive and thoughtful brands for ambitious entrepreneurs.

    Jenn Cordova Design is a full-service, client first, boutique branding studio in Nashville, Tennessee. We create memorable and impactful brands for entrepreneurs and small business owners across the globe...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Helping build brands that empower businesses and connect them with their ideal audience.

    Helping build brands that empower businesses and connect them with their ideal audience.

    Plum is a boutique design studio founded in 2021 by an experienced designer Mariel Feldman. We are focused on creating authentic and strategic brands and websites that help businesses stand out...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Marketing, PR & Creative.

    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
  • Affordable Website Packages for Small Business Success.

    Affordable Website Packages for Small Business Success.

    Worldwide Web Designs is a premier service provider, specializing in tailor-made web design packages designed to cater to small businesses. Our unique approach involves a "no upfront cost, pay monthly" model, ensuring that our services are not only accessible but also cost-effective for businesses of all...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Mansfield, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We craft stories that move

    We craft stories that move

    We are a boutique branding and creative agency that strategically brings an organization's brand to life through cleverly written messaging, intentional design, multi-media content, and visual storytelling. We exist to craft and tell the stories of the most purpose-driven brands. We identify superpowers...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Ashland, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Building Meaningful Brands & Websites That Deliver Results

    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
  • Female-Founded. Female-Forward.™

    Female-Founded. Female-Forward.™

    Indiegogh Creative is an award-winning, woman-owned branding and packaging design agency that empowers female-founded and female-forward brands to launch, scale, and pivot smartly. We work directly with entrepreneurs and founding teams to develop brand strategy, visual identity systems, CPG packaging design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • A Creative Agency Specializing in Branding & Merchandising.

    A Creative Agency Specializing in Branding & Merchandising.

    Thirty O Nine is a Los Angeles-based branding and merchandising agency. Our team comprises seasoned creative professionals who excel in aiding businesses in the strategic development and promotion of their brands through highly effective merchandising and marketing strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
  • Your Market, Our Solutions.

    Your Market, Our Solutions.

    Our Mission: We empower brands to find their voice by bringing custom packaging solution to life. We design packaging for beverage and consumer industrial products, helping your brand stand out and grow...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Wrap It Right, Every Time

    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
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    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 brand is what other people say about you when you're not in the room.

    Your brand is what other people say about you when you're not in the room.

    Hey! My name is Caleb Porter, I'm a professional graphic designer with almost 20 years of experience...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    Location
    Detroit, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We create yummy brands

    We create yummy brands

    Creative, lucid, and pragmatic marketing and communications agency. We create « mouth-watering » strategies, solutions and real business value for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Island Park, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Let your creativity flow.

    Let your creativity flow.

    Hey! My name is Ana Paula Franzoni, nice to meet you! I am a Brazilian freelance Illustrator, based in Michigan, USA...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Portage, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Crafting Designs Worth Talking About.

    Crafting Designs Worth Talking About.

    Hi! My name is Rezart Bushati, a graphic designer form Shkoder, Albania...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Albany, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Promotional Experts

    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
  • Design that takes your business to the next level.

    Design that takes your business to the next level.

    We are Studio Alpeto, a team of web designers, graphic designers, and software engineers! Were on a mission to deliver the best possible design & development solutions for your business needs...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creating Brands that have a lasting impact.

    Creating Brands that have a lasting impact.

    Hi! My name is Antonia Quinn. I was born in Manhattan but raised in Rhode Island I am a city girl who feels most at home when surrounded by nature. Any chance I have I am on an outdoor run in NYC...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Creative Design Partner!

    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
  • Top graphic designer to help with all of your branding, marketing & advertising needs

    Top graphic designer to help with all of your branding, marketing & advertising needs

    I have been partnering with clients in a variety of industries on print, digital, social, & online projects for over 10 years and would love to partner with YOU!...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Feel Your Pleasure in Graphics.

    Feel Your Pleasure in Graphics.

    Hey! My name is Joanne Choy, I'm a graphic designer based in Chicago...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Sereth Design is a strategic brand and web design agency for nonprofits.

    Sereth Design is a strategic brand and web design agency for nonprofits.

    Branding and web design for brands who give a crap. We use storytelling, strategy, and design to help nonprofits touch lives and move mountains...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    22 Projects Listed
  • Helping brands shine with authentic, human-centered design that turns visions into visual identities

    Helping brands shine with authentic, human-centered design that turns visions into visual identities

    Roana Art and Design is creative studio specializing in branding, graphic design, and illustration...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your friendly neighborhood brand strategy and design agency.

    Your friendly neighborhood brand strategy and design agency.

    We are Neighborly Creative! Design agency founded in 2011, we are based in the heart of Rochester, Minnesota. We have spent the past decade growing alongside clients to launch new brands, refresh existing ones, and create meaningful experiences that contribute to our partners ongoing success...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Branding for Ambitious Futures.

    Branding for Ambitious Futures.

    We are a globally recognized award-winning branding agency, specializing in strategy and design to meticulously craft iconic brands firmly rooted in growth-driving strategies. Our expertise lies in developing brands that not only elevate businesses but also forge meaningful connections with diverse audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Ink, Pixels, and Passion: Graphic Design Redefined.

    Ink, Pixels, and Passion: Graphic Design Redefined.

    Hey! My name is Tyler DeGraaf, I'm a professional graphic designer and artist based in Grand Rapids, MI. I finished my studies at Grand Valley State University in spring 2022...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Graphic Design that Speaks Volumes.

    Graphic Design that Speaks Volumes.

    Hello! My name is Lala Bower, a graphic designer and illustrator with passion. Born and live in Tennessee, USA...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Livingston, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Help Brands See Into the Future

    We Help Brands See Into the Future

    Introducing XTRA BOLD AI, a revolutionary agency at the forefront of AI-powered creativity and data-driven excellence. With a proven track record working with industry giants like Starbucks, Amazon, and Nike, we bring a wealth of experience to deliver unparalleled creative excellence. Our expertise extends...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Rafael, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Bold Brands That Drive Conversions

    Crafting Bold Brands That Drive Conversions

    White Rabbit emerges as a prominent creative design agency based in LA, renowned for its team comprising highly skilled individuals dispersed globally. Leveraging diverse international perspectives and extensive creative backgrounds, our agency gains a distinct edge, allowing us to curate stunning designs...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • We craft lasting and impactful brands for businesses making moves. Lets craft yours.

    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
  • Bringing Fresh Design With a Holistic Approach.

    Bringing Fresh Design With a Holistic Approach.

    Whip Creative Studio stands as a boutique creative agency that serves as a strategic and creative partner throughout every phase of our clients' projects. Embracing a comprehensive strategy, we fuse innovative frameworks and cutting-edge design, believing in design as an immersive journey to enable impactful...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Designing Bold Brands With Heart.

    Designing Bold Brands With Heart.

    Hey! My name is Alisa Damaso, I'm a multidisciplinary designer based in San Francisco. My skills are mostly reffering to in graphic design, branding, illustration, and lettering...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Find Your New Vision

    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
  • Graphic Design that Puts Your Brand in The Spotlight.

    Graphic Design that Puts Your Brand in The Spotlight.

    Hello! My name is Eva, I'm a professional Graphic Designer, I work with daring brands that are not afraid to defy the status quo...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Bespoke Graphics for Influential Brands.

    Bespoke Graphics for Influential Brands.

    Hey there! My name is Rosa Phan, I'm a passionated graphic designer living in Portland, Oregon...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Working the dream job.

    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
  • Creators at our core and visionaries in our hearts.

    Creators at our core and visionaries in our hearts.

    Hype Visual is a former creative team of Offbeat Press! We separated Hype Visual to focus on our passion of building beautiful brands with a purpose...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    Location
    Oshkosh, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

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.

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