If you’re struggling to find a top packaging design company in the United States, we’re here to help. Our team of 12 experts curated this list based on 595 verified client reviews to help businesses identify packaging partners with the right balance of creativity, technical execution, and commercial understanding.
712 Creative is a Wausau branding agency offering packaging design within a full brand identity practice that spans strategy, web design, and marketing. Portfolio work includes a consumer hydration brand launch, suiting B2C businesses seeking a strategy-first packaging design firm...
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Web Design Review from Sara Thingvold
I have so appreciated Creative Shock Marketing's professionalism, knowledge, and timeliness. Along with all of these amazing attributes, the partnership I have received in collaboration and reciprocity of perspectives has been outstanding! Highly Recommendable!
Branding Review from Shavkat Khaitov
Lina is a real expert and professional in her field! 100% satisfied with the work she has done for my brand! Will definitely recommend her and will for sure work with her again!Thank you!
Branding Review from Amir Aaron
I am working with Lina for more than two years now, and I can only say that she is one of the best providers I had for years.If you are looking for a professional talent who know what to do with your business marketing side, do not think twice - work with Lina.
An Award-Winning, Community Focused Cannabis Marketing Agency...
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CTS LLC's Review Sourced from Google
I was very trepidatious about starting with a new website design and hosting company. I knew it was necessary for company growth but felt somewhat at a loss of where to start. When I met a few of the PufCreativ team members at an industry event, it was apparent that they were authentic humans and had expertise in their field. The process was very professional, from my intro conversation with Shamus Lahman, to my first meeting and contract negotiation with John Shute, to the weeks of work with the team. I worked closely with our assigned team including Piper Lee and Patrick Cathcart, as well as Andres Hernandez. They responded quickly to questions, and sought to fully understand our goals for the website. The recommendations they made were helpful and everything stayed within the budget that was discussed at the start of the project. They integrated all of our existing systems and even enhanced our functionality within them.We are so glad that we found this team and look forward to a long-term business relationship, utilizing even more of their services, as our company grows and our online presence expands. Our team is very happy with the finished product and we have received compliments from both existing and new customers. Our website is now a place to pause, learn, shop & engage...not just a landing page. I would highly recommend PufCreative for website design and hosting.
Mike Petrone's Review Sourced from Google
I can't say enough good things about PufCreativ. They are EXACTLY the type of partner I need to stay ahead of my job and the competition. Their team is as passionate, capable and reliable as they are creative. Together we designed a beautiful and highly functional website that has accomplished our goals of elevating our brand while boosting sales through streamlined user interface. Time and again, I've come to them with challenges and just as often they've knocked the solutions out of the park.Oh and by the way, our website is performing better than ever and gaining more traction and clicks every month while our optimization and search rankings continue to rise.Our account manager, Benny, is ALWAYS responsive and thorough. He truly cares about our happiness and success as a client. Through him, our projects remain on track while our larger goals never fall to the wayside.If you're reading this and you're on the fence about which firm to go with, hop down from up there and land on the side of PufCreativ!
Diane Austin's Review Sourced from Google
As a small cannabis cultivation business, it was important for us to bring our vision to our business. Pufcreativ exceeded our expectations in doing that. Shamus and his team were excellent to work with and most of all I appreciate the creativity and patience as we worked through the process of branding, logo design, website development, and packaging design. Highly recommend their services.
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...
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Product Design Review from Ilona Laboviciute
Working designer David Block from Stuido Redeye has been a consistently excellent experience. David is a professional, responsive, and committed individual who consistently delivers clear, thoughtful work that meets our needs. He's a trusted partner I look forward to collaborating with again.
Chelsea Carter's Review Sourced from Google
Studio RedEye is a highly experience Product Development studio and David is a delight to work with. He has a keen sense of design, acute attention to detail and is very knowledgable about manufacturing and safety in the children's, baby and toy space. I refer clients to him often and highly recommend his services!
Stephanie Pisani's Review Sourced from Google
Outstanding work and service. Ideas are extremely creative. Impeccable quality of work and servicing on time or before deadlines. What a great place to work with!
Create the next great interstellar brand with our team of branders, marketers, and designers. We offer all the services you’d need to succeed including creative design, web design, and digital marketing services. We can help you take your business to the stars. We also serve non-cannabis businesses...
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Branding Review from Sheva Pekar
The Ad Astra team is Amazing! They listened, understood and created a brand that is exactly what I wanted and needed. They are responsive, attentive, and truly treat their clients with respect and care. They are extremely talented, and have amazing imagination for color, style, design, and brand development. I am now a loyal devotee to their work and will recommend them to anyone who needs their business turned into a visually pleasing and engaging work of art website and brand.
Stephanie Fisher (Stevie Fisher)'s Review Sourced from Google
Keith and Paul were able to take the look and feel I was hoping to achieve on my website and knock it out of the park! I’m so glad I trusted Ad Astra Cannabis Branding with my website design because they made sure to communicate with me throughout the project to ensure that the end product became all I had hoped for and more.
Sheva Pekar's Review Sourced from Google
Ad Astra Cannabis Branding is an extremely high quality company who produces immensely unique and professional quality work. They have strong flexibility and range in ideas and visuals and understand the nuances of a compliant cannabis industry and will definitely serve your highest needs. I highly recommend this company to serve your Branding needs as they have served mine.
ClickTime is a U.S.-based software company that provides cloud-based time tracking and workforce management solutions designed to help organizations plan, manage, and optimize labor costs. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, ClickTime enables businesses to track employee time, monitor project...
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Brand Design Review from Anastasia Ponomarenko
I worked with ClickTime Creative on a personal project of mine and was really happy with the experience overall. They were easy to communicate with, responsive, and kept everything moving smoothly throughout the process. They understood the style and feel I was going for and brought it to life in a very thoughtful way. I also appreciated how open they were to feedback and how quickly they refined things when needed. Im genuinely pleased with the result and can confidently recommend them to others.
Design to Brand is a dynamic force in the world of branding and design, providing brands with bold and impactful graphic design, stunningly realistic 3D renders, dynamic web design, captivating animations, and expert in-house printing. With our creative excellence, we empower brands to reach new heights and...
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Elite Custom Boxes provides reliable and affordable custom packaging solutions for businesses of all sizes. We design and manufacture printed boxes tailored to your product, brand, and budget, ensuring quality, durability, and timely delivery...
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Michael Lax's Review Sourced from Google
After having a bad experience with Elite, I received a call from Cody. My guess, he's a CSR. I was impressed with his passion for customer service so I decided to give them another try. Cody was on top of the job and exceeded my expectations. The boxes were perfect and delivered quicker than promised. I ended up giving them another job. This second box was absolutely magnificent. The prices are fair, the work is good and the delivery was early. My customer is happy...I highly recommend Elite for any custom box. Pics are attached.
Deb Coldiron's Review Sourced from Google
Elite printed a book box for a client of mine for a book set. I included a spot gloss and it turned out wonderfully. The template was excellent and the instructions for specs were very clear. They were swift and available with communications. I will use them again for other clients. I am extremely pleased with how my experience went and with the quality of the printing.
Ben Spungin's Review Sourced from Google
John was great to work with. Very patient with design emails and he and team helped elevate final design. End product is more than I expected. Thick cardboard, beautiful finish, easy right angle folding, and attached tape to seal top and bottom.It’s beautiful.
We help you discover, design, and deliver your next branded experience to attract your ideal customers and grow your bottom line. We design authentic solutions to help brands that care, discover and share their unique story. Our core specialties are logo and branding systems, graphic art & illustration...
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Mark Bloom's Review Sourced from Google
Hornsby Creative Group, and John Hornsby in particular, is talented, responsive, and fair-minded, which not an often combination to find in the business world. John designed my book cover (front, back, and spine), and I'm beyond thrilled with how it turned out. The cover captures the spirit of the book, and I'm sure it will help increase its sales. The creative process involved trust and communication (on both sides) that led to this wonderful outcome, and John was a pro and easy to work with. Creative endeavors are difficult enough. Get someone on your side to do the job right. Call Hornsby Creative Group for your next project.
Michelle Haworth's Review Sourced from Google
It's been amazingly wonderful to have watched our branding to unfold! John and Hornsby Creative Group's process produced branding that wonderfully reflects the heart and soul of Rooted and Gather AND give a nod to our family that has supported us in getting started! Such a God nod. We are blessed!
Tanya Ledford's Review Sourced from Google
Is there a way to give a six start review? As the owner of The Grant Guides, I could not be happier with our website and branding package. John, with Hornsby Creative Group, not only developed a beautiful, well-designed website that does everything we need, but also created a branding package that is completely on-point. In addition to receiving a top-notch product, John made the process smooth and enjoyable. If you are looking for marketing services and you want to work with great people, you really need to contact Hornsby Creative Group. You'll be glad you did.
One simple premise: every business has a story to tell. Conflict. Passion. Comedy. Triumph. In a world flooded with images and information, your story sets you apart, tells people who you are, where you came from, and where youre going. At hi-gloss we listen closely, look deeply, and think boldly. We look to...
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Keep your income flowing while we handle the branding and strategy. You'll have a fully developed identity that screams your brand through every aspect of your presence. We handle your web design, social media, print and prioritize ways to keep your business growing. We're just an email away...
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Allison Ernst's Review Sourced from Google
Chelsea at The Sole Circle is a branding genius! As the owner of Prevail Boutique, I approached her to help reinvigorate my brand, and she is exceeding all expectations.I came to Chelsea with a vague idea of what I wanted, but I lacked the confidence to execute it alone. She took my concept and transformed it into something truly inspiring. Chelsea has an exceptional ability to understand a brand's essence and elevate it to new heights.What impressed me most was how Chelsea infused my personality into the brand. She encouraged me to merge my personal and business personas, creating an authentic and relatable image for Stacked by Prevail. This approach has already begun to curate a genuine community around my brand.Chelsea's work went beyond just visual design. She:- Transformed our aesthetic from dainty to edgy while maintaining our commitment to sustainability- Balanced minimalism with maximalist fashion, perfectly capturing our unique style- Seamlessly blended high fashion with vintage curation- Prepared all printed materials for our launch partyThe Sole Circle doesn't just rebrand; they reimagine. Chelsea's professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail make her the go-to choice for anyone looking to revitalize their brand. If you're ready to take your business to the next level, look no further than The Sole Circle.
Kahlea Arroyo's Review Sourced from Google
I had the most amazing experience working with Chelsea! She designed a *much needed* brand identity refresh for my business and I am OBSESSED with how it turned out!! I love that she prioritizes a luxury level of customer service and she was ON IT when it came to communication. I had so much fun working with her on this project and can't wait to hire her again in the future!
Laura S's Review Sourced from Google
It has taken me way too long to share my experience using my brand guide template from The Sole Circle. The template is easy to use and so helpful! Its exactly what you need to set up a good consistent brand. I have been a beauty service provider for 10 years and didn't put too much effort into my brand because well no time. However this guide has helped me organize myself and put more effort and time into my brand. I wish I had this sooner and I am super thankful for Chelsea she is so sweet and has reached out to me as well. I highly recommend The Sole Circle for branding help or services!!
KindTyme is a boutique in-house agency that puts brand experiences first. We specialize in strategic design, digital media, and advertising for creative cannabis (and select non-cannabis) brands...
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Loophole is a Denver-based product design and development consultancy that utilizes a human-centered design approach to create intelligent and resonant design solutions. Collaborating with a wide range of clients, we launch new products and services by leveraging our core disciplines and expertise in...
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Cdub W's Review Sourced from Google
When it comes to product design, mechanical and industrial engineering, Loophole is at the top-tier. Their rendering ability is so incredible and realistic, it looks better than any professional photography. They listened to my needs, worked with me throughout the project, and took a concept and gave me a tangible product. If you are looking for a company to help you design a product, create renders, 3D printing, or design beautiful eye-catching material, look no further.
Joshua Lazaroff's Review Sourced from Google
I’m so glad I worked with Loophole to build my small business. Their knowledge, Vision, design sensibilities were top notch, and they were excellent collaborators, with super fast responses. Thank you very much. Joshua L.
Base Buddy's Review Sourced from Google
Loophole is second to none! Rob is extremely talented and a pleasure to work with. Took our design and functionality to new heights and has gone the extra mile in every step of the process. If I could rate my experience with 10 stars it still wouldn’t be enough! If you are need of a designer, Rob and Loophole are the clear choice! Excellent!!!
Helping brands medium to small, solve their biggest challenges by listening to their pain points, devising a plan that is agreeable and turning that concept into a beautiful reality that meets all of their goals...
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Edgeview Creative approaches each project with both an appreciation for stunning visuals and an application of real-world business sense. In order to see the big picture one must first understand both worlds. The team at Edgeview Creative isn't just looking at how to represent your brand visually, rather how...
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Richard J White's Review Sourced from Google
Forming a partnership with Edgeview Creative almost a year ago has been a decision we will never regret.Chris’ responsiveness, dedication, & leadership has projected our business model towards an atmosphere we never possibly imagined.In my heart, I know he has our and any other clients of his- their best interests in mind.We highly endorse Edgeview Creative for any marketing strategies, business advisory, & consulting solutions!Richard J WhiteBlooming Blades
Charles M's Review Sourced from Google
Recently hired Edgeview Creative to redo my company website and we are impressed! Loved how its turned out, the overall design, and the feel of the website is a whole lot cleaner. Highly recommend!
Heather Macnaughton's Review Sourced from Google
I came across this company by happenstance and I’m so incredibly lucky that I did. Amazing work and speedy turnaround time. Chris was amazing to work with and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
A top packaging design company in the US builds packaging systems that influence product perception, brand credibility, and purchase decisions. These firms design labels, containers, cartons, and packaging visuals that align brand strategy with physical and digital shelf environments.
Such services generally include:
Packaging design companies help businesses build packaging that supports branding, compliance, and conversion by helping them:
Over 90,000 people search for unboxing videos on YouTube each month, which shows how packaging influences purchase interest and brand perception.
72% of consumers will purchase a product if they find it visually appealing.
What’s more, 78% of consumers believe that the sustainability of a product’s packaging is crucial when deciding on a purchase.
Those growing expectations for sustainability and differentiation are helping to push the packaging design market toward $35.06 billion by 2032 from its current value of $26.64 billion (4% CAGR), according to a report by Coherent Market Insights.
Packaging design budgets depend on the number of products, materials, and production constraints. Project pricing scales with scope, customization, and production demands:
Folding cartons usually cost $1.80–$2.25 per unit, while premium rigid boxes range from $8.50–$10 per unit.
While it is possible to find rates as low as $25 per hour, most US packaging design agencies generally charge $100–$149 per hour, driven by higher labor costs and specialized design expertise.
This puts US rates at the higher end of the global market compared to Europe (≈$50–$75/hr) and Asia (often under $65/hr).
Budgets vary by industry due to differences in materials, compliance requirements, and production complexity:
With the world’s largest packaging design market (35% in North America, per Coherent Market Insights’ report), there are plenty of agencies to choose from in the US.
Beyond creative skill, look at strategic thinking, technical precision, and production readiness.
We’ve assembled a selection of top packaging design companies on DesignRush across a range of budget levels to help you find a partner that fits your needs.
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DesignRush features packaging design agencies across multiple pricing tiers, which allows you to compare firms by hourly rates, project minimums, service focus, and verified reviews. You can filter listings by specialization, industry experience, and team size.
Before hiring an agency in the US to help your business, here are some questions to ask:
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding a packaging design agency in USA. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.
Learn more about DesignRush Agency Ranking Methodology.
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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:
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:
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.
ROI typically unfolds across multiple stages:
Timelines depend on several factors, including product complexity, compliance requirements, and production constraints. Most US packaging projects fall within these ranges:
Packaging projects typically follow phased workflows similar to standard design processes:
Requirements vary significantly by industry due to differences in distribution channels, regulations, and consumer behavior:
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