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  • 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
  • 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
  • Simplifying the Path Between Challenge and Change

    Capsule is a design agency specializing in brand strategy and visual storytelling. By blending creativity with strategic thinking, the agency crafts unique brand identities and engaging experiences that resonate with audiences. Capsules expertise in design and innovation helps brands stand out in competitive...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Your Design Partner.

    Unlock your brand's potential with the power of strategy and design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • We turn your business into a brand

    3 Ace Technologies is a global digital partner with offices in Canada, USA and the UK, helping businesses grow through ROI-driven software solutions and strategic innovation. We specialize in empowering small businesses to thrive in today's fast-paced digital landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Texas City, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • NF Beauty Group

    Award Winner Recipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    We Believe Good Things Come in Great Packaging.

    Were a multi-faceted dealer in cosmetics and were here to serve YOU. With offices in Korea and China, and HQ located in the United States, were ready to be wherever you are...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Fullerton, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Half Price Packaging: Elevate, Captivate, Innovate!

    Welcome to Half Price Packaging! We specialize in premium custom packaging solutions that captivate your audience. From eye-catching product boxes to eco-friendly choices, we've got you covered. We assist you in making a lasting impression by placing a strong emphasis on quality and client satisfaction...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Beautiful Packaging, Reliable Fulfillment.

    Case Mason is a premier package design agency offering comprehensive solutions in contract filling, packaging, and fulfillment services. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Case Mason is a trusted partner for businesses seeking excellence in packaging solutions. Its state-of-the-art...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Eco-Friendly Packaging, Crafted For Every Brand

    Custom Boxes Lane is a USA-based packaging company specializing in sustainable, custom-designed packaging solutions. We create unique boxes tailored to your brands identity whether its eco-friendly Kraft, luxury rigid, or creative Mylar bags. Our mission is to blend innovation, style, and sustainability so...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom Boxes & Packaging Manufacturer

    Box Agency is a specialist packaging company offering fully custom-designed boxes and packaging solutions for brands of all sizes. They combine high-quality materials, flexible styles, and efficient manufacturing to help businesses deliver an improved unboxing experience...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Fast & Easy Custom Boxes At Your Door Step

    Custom packaging solutions at your door step. Order your custom boxes & custom packaging with Free shipping all across USA. 100% Wholesale Prices...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Build Your Brand With Confidence

    The all-in-one platform for building your brand. Form department connects you with top suppliers, essential resources, and interactive design tools to streamline production and scale your business...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Where Creativity Meets Packaging

    Packaging Squad is your go to source for innovative packaging solutions. We help brands elevate their products with creative box designs, custom packaging, and branding strategies that leave a lasting impression. Explore tips, trends, and insights to make your packaging stand out in a crowded market...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Homestead, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Instant Solutions To Your Packaging Need

    Instant Custom Packaging (ICP) is a premier U.S based custom box manufacturer specializing in custom, made-to-order packaging solutions. We design and produce high-quality custom boxes, mailer and packaging that perfectly fit your products...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Albany, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Elevate Your Brand With Custom Packaging Boxes

    Custom Boxes Experts is a trusted packaging company offering high-quality, fully customizable solutions for retail, eCommerce, and luxury products. We specialize in custom printed boxes, eco-friendly kraft packaging, and premium rigid boxes that enhance branding and product protection...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Albany, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom Packaging That Builds Brands

    HOF Pack is a USA-focused custom packaging company providing premium, fully customizable packaging solutions for businesses of all sizes. From rigid boxes and mailer boxes to food packaging and mylar bags, we help brands create packaging that stands out with high-quality printing, custom sizing, and worldwide...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Tucson, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace

    Fab Brands is an award-winning creative marketing agency that combines strategic planning with creative solutions to help clients broaden their horizons, build brand equity, and make a greater impact in the world. Our core services are brand strategy, logos, visual identity & web design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We Help Brands Play Favorite And Win

    Favorite Child, part of Betty, a Quad agency, is a spirited design agency with the soul of a boutique, backed by the scale and know-how of a global company. We help brands play favorite and win with strategic design that makes your brand easy to love, hard to ignore and impossible to resist...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Professional Packaging Design and Brand Development Visionaries

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Brea, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Creative Direction, Brand Identity & Packaging Design for Consumer Lifestyle Brands

    Creative Director specializing in brand identity and packaging for consumer lifestyle brands. I work with founders at the earliest stage, shaping products before they reach the market through scalable visual systems built for long-term growth...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Creatives With Agency

    SG Cartel is a global creative services coalition headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in fashion, luxury, beauty and premium lifestyle. We build culturally resonant brands through creative strategy, storytelling and narrative architecture, graphic design, campaign concepting and content production...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Creating Growth-Driven Branding & Websites for Adventurous Dreamers

    Neise Design is a boutique creative studio and design practice based in Los Angeles, California, founded around 2019/2020. It offers bespoke branding, web design, graphic and packaging design, and marketing materials tailored to small and mid-sized businesses and creative ventures, focusing on visually...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $105/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Design That Speaks Without Words

    Julia Kobeszko is a creative designer focused on crafting thoughtful, visually compelling brand experiences. With a blend of strategic insight and artistic sensibility, helping brands communicate clearly, connect authentically, and stand out with intentional, elegant design...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Thinking Before Execution

    Jeanine Kelley Design is a senior-led brand and packaging practice that blends architectural systems thinking with strategic design. The studio helps consumer brands turn bold ideas into structured, production-ready packaging that stands out on the shelf and scales seamlessly across product lines...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Global Branding & Packaging Design for CPG Brands

    Imaginity is a global branding and packaging design agency specializing in consumer packaged goods. We combine brand strategy, positioning, visual identity, brand architecture and packaging design to create distinctive brands that perform across retail, e-commerce and international markets...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Brand you.

    Packaging designer built with over 10 years experience. From Oscar de la Renta, Dior Parfums, and Coty, to building out client visions from her own studio. Specializes in hands-on packaging design, design direction, product design from concept to creation, with production artist capabilities...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Professional Stylists for Your Business

    At Telenkov, we are driven by a passion for crafting exceptional digital experiences that make a lasting impact. Our goal is to bring your ideas to life through creativity, expertise, and meticulous attention to detail...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Good, Better, Betty

    Betty is a modern creative agency built for brands that refuse to blend in. Focused on bold storytelling, high-impact campaigns, and fast-moving creative execution, Betty combines strategy, design, content, and studio production to help brands create memorable experiences that drive attention and business...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Create Different

    Fewlix Studio crafts creative brand identities through strategic design, visual storytelling, and engaging visuals that help businesses stand out, connect with audiences, and grow their presence confidently...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Alexandria, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elegant & luxurious branding + web design for women-led brands ready to flourish.

    Helping women-led brands who are ready to flourish fall in love with their business + book dream clients with elegant design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Creative Branding Agency Located in Richmond, Virginia

    We're always thinking. It's what we do. We are a branding agency. Working for Fortune 500 companies to Startups. We work hard. We have fun...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Making Brands Pop Since 1994

    Brand packaging and design in Detroit since 1994. Anne Ink is more than branding, packaging, logos, and layouts. We direct positioning, enhance your identity, align philosophy with goals, master your media engagement and increase your presence...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom Boxes And Packaging

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Wood Dale, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Illuminating Your Brands Potential.

    I'm Haley, and I design for craft beverage companies such as breweries, wineries, cideries, and meaderies. Having co-owned a meadery with my husband, I have firsthand experience in marketing a startup...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We work our magic

    Full-service digital agency specializing in design, development, and marketing built on honest work and long-term client relationships since 2013...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Crafting Impactful Designs, One Vision At A Time

    Hey there! My name is William Farr but you can call me Will. I'm a professional Graphic designer based in Wayne, PA...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Wayne, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Delivering authentic design solutions that drive brand experience for business go-getters!

    Whether you're an emerging entrepreneur aiming to stand out or an established brand in search of a new outlook, AEO Design is ready to partner with you throughout the entire journey...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    New Buffalo, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • Building Brands With Heart

    Lemoine is a brand strategy and experience design studio that partners with change-makers driven by purpose, unafraid to defy expectations, and committed to reshaping perspectives...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Visuals That Resonate

    Angelo Semeraro is a design director currently based in Brooklyn, NY, with 25 years of experience with clients in the luxury, fashion, retail, lifestyle, and beauty industries...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Informed, Authentic, and Intuitive Design

    Ian Kolstad designs and produces a wide range of elements for packaging, branding, and visual identity projects. His work focuses on creating cohesive, well-crafted solutions that strengthen brand recognition and communicate clearly across physical and digital touchpoints...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Where Creativity Meets Purpose

    Samantha Vassor is a CGI designer and creative professional with a strong background in branding, art direction, and 3D/CGI design. She combines technical skill with artistic vision to craft visually striking and conceptually thoughtful work that brings ideas to life across digital and visual platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Video Production
    • Product Design
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designed To Feel Effortless

    Tram Pham is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in branding, signage, shoe and product packaging, apparel label design, and original artwork. A graduate with honors from the University of Cincinnatis DAAP program, Tram brings a refined, detail-driven approach to creating impactful and visually...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Brand Design & Packaging Graphics

    Brand Design & Packaging Graphics. Grow your brand With iconic branding and packaging design...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We build brands people fall in love with.

    Glo Creative Co. is an award-winning brand experience agency based in Charleston, South Carolina, specializing in brand strategy, visual identity, website design, and integrated brand experiences that help businesses build memorable, customer-focused brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Charleston, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • cgi/vfx﹒ websites﹒ branding . design

    We bring main character energy back into brands.10+ years of turning big ideas into bigger brands through design, websites, visual fx, & strategy for CPG brands...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Jade Purple Brown

    Award Winner Recipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Creating new, dynamic worlds of optimism & empowerment.

    Hey hey! My name is Jade Purple Brown, an artist based in New York City. Each piece aims to add a boost of joy to everyday life, bringing you closer to JPB's vibrant world of freedom and empowerment...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Custom Boxes. Made to Impress.

    At USA Box Maker, we make it easy and affordable to get custom boxes that fit your business perfectly. Whether you need sturdy shipping boxes or eye-catching retail packaging, we create them in any size or style with your logo. All of our boxes are proudly made in the USA, with quick turnaround and reliable...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    Location
    San Rafael, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • We Build Bold Brands For People Who Give A Damn

    USATILITY is a creative agency founded in 2021 by Evan Combs to challenge the one-size-fits-all approach to design. Born from a passion for accessibility, strategy, and unfiltered creativity, USATILITY helps brands grow through design, web, motion, and storytelling that puts people first. Our mission is...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital transformation that takes you forward. We plug and play with clients, agencies and more!

    We are New york based digital marketing agency, providing seo, smm, paid ads and digital products solutions. We are in this business since 2005...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

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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