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  • E-commerce photo editing studio: Infotecsourz

    E-commerce photo editing company Infotecsourz. Global photo editing leader. Our core services include photo background removal, e-commerce product photo editing, model photo retouching, clipping path service, photo ghost mannequins, color correction, Amazon & Shopify product design, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Dominate The Digital Landscape With Our Expert Strategies.

    Crestify Studio serves as the gateway to unparalleled digital experiences, offering a comprehensive suite of services that span from the creation of compelling websites and intuitive UX/UI designs to powerful SEO strategies, impactful branding, packaging, and content services. As an all-in-one digital...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Wayne, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Boxes Built Around Your Product & Not Templates. Benefit from low minimum orders.

    Custom Designs Boxes build brands and an 20+ Year experienced workforce to design Custom Boxes, Custom packaging, creative die-cut designer boxes that satisfy the needs of heavy or light, big or small, casual or luxurious products/businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Manassas Park, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
  • A modern minimalistic designer.

    Hi there! I'm Rita Baixas, specializing in interaction design, packaging design, and branding...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We design. We develop. We get it done - nicely.

    Founded by Bart Ruijpers in 2019, Loket Design was born from fifteen years of consultancy and in-house expertise, culminating in numerous award-winning designs. With a passion for creativity and innovation, were eager to take on new projects and bring fresh ideas to life...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Wandering In Wonder

    Land is an interdisciplinary creative studio that blends art, design, and craftsmanship to create human-centered brands, spaces, and experiences. The studio collaborates with clients across industries to develop distinctive identities, environments, sculptures, and creative installations that balance timeless...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designer and Murder Mystery Host.

    Hey! My name is Zoe Zheng, a passionate designer based in Pasadena, California, United States...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • Creator of Branded Free Design

    Hello world! My name is Christian Walker professional Marketing Coordinator, Graphic Designer, Consumer Behaviorist and my career started the moment my high school mentor placed a camera in my hand and asked me to go outside and capture everything...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Lindale, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Be Lert country needs Lerts!

    Clive Jacobson is a renowned graphic designer and illustrator based in New York City. He gained recognition as the Art Director for ID-Magazine of International Design and later served as Executive Creative Director at a top Madison Avenue agency, where he collaborated with prominent clients including Escada...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designs That Inspire.

    Welcome to Ken Yim Design. My name is Ken Yim, I am a dedicated and driven graphic and digital design professional, always creating and seeking new opportunities for growth...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Covina, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design Solutions for Print, Web + Exhibits

    WelchCreative is a one-stop shop for award-winning marketing, design, and copywriting services for print and online projects with support from concept to launch and beyond...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Bringing Ideas to Life, To Help You Grow.

    17+ Years experience in Graphic Design, Web Design, Print, Social Media, and Marketing. We have hundreds of clients in a vast array of industries, all happy and thriving...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Grand Blanc, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Brand, Our Design

    We specialize in high-quality graphic design and web development, offering logo design, branding, flyers, business cards, and website solutions.Let us help you enhance your brand identity!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Making Your Brand As Ubiquitous As Bread

    LOAF Brands is a forward-thinking agency built to make brands not only recognized but truly memorable. Much like bread is an everyday essential, LOAF aims to position brands as a natural part of people's daily lives. By blending strategic insight, creative excellence, and market-driven innovation, LOAF...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • TVB is brand concept and production studio based in uniquely restored building in Westport, CT. We have in-house capabilities for strategic branding and messaging, full service graphic design, 2D/3D animation and rendering and photography and videography, including a fully equipped in-house studio...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Westport, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time

    Geletka+ is an full-service, independent, creative-first agency based in Chicago. We help brands move faster and make a bigger impact by cutting unnecessary process and building integrated teams around the work that matters most...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • A passion and eye for design.

    Hey there! My name is Christina Ghiloni, creative specialist with over 20 years of experience and many successful project on my bealt...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Graphics that stir the soul.

    Hey there! My name is Annette Borowski, I'm a Freelance Multidisciplinary Designer based in Seattle, USA. Specializing in packaging and creating brand identities...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Custom Product Deserves VIP Packaging

    Aqua Printers is a custom packaging and printing company that creates high-quality, visually impactful packaging solutions for businesses. Combining creative design, premium materials, and affordable pricing, they help brands enhance product presentation and leave lasting impressions...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $4/hr
  • The design studio for brands who break the binary.

    We push innovation to the front of the line with our brand & web design services. Let us change the game for your business & kick those competitors to the back...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Independent Brand And Packaging Studio Run

    The Young Jerks is an independent brand and packaging studio led by designers, illustrators, and letterers Dan Cassaro and Dan Christofferson. The studio develops culturally informed, visually distinctive brand solutions that preserve the charm, craftsmanship, and human quality of the creative process...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Branding That Slaps

    SLAPS is a creative branding and design agency that exists to challenge the status quo of modern advertising. Our mission is to create brands that inspire by collaborating closely with our partners and helping them reflect on why and for who they were truly created...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Designs that Spark Business Growth

    As the leading website design company in Sarasota, Halo Creatives prioritizes integrity and transparency in all our services. Our passion is to design, create and work hard to deliver exactly what you are looking for... Success for your business, which starts with a fantastic Online Presence!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Dave Chapple is a designer in Los Angeles California.

    Dave Chapple is a designer (Art Directors Guild/Graphic Design: Local 800) in Los Angeles California...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Branding/ 3D art/ Digital/ Physical- Based in New York. Working Globally.

    Tiffany is a highly skilled and multifaceted visual designer based in New York, specializing in the development of compelling brand identities and strategic art direction across various creative disciplines...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Make Your Brand The Obvious Choice

    Lioness Design is a strategic branding and packaging studio helping visionary founders move beyond fragmented efforts and focus on creating lasting value...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Promoting your brand in the world.

    Hey there! My name is Kim Sonsky, I'm a professional designer with over 20 years of experience in Branding, Package Design, and Creative Direction...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creating jubilant visual experiences for brands.

    Ayanni.psd is an independent creative marketing studio dedicated to creating vibrant and strategic designs for forward-thinking fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Detroit, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Spectrum 8 Studios

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    We Help You Achieve Your More.

    We are a multi-disciplinary design studio that can plug in at any stage of your brand's journey. From identity and UI design; to industrial design, research, and strategy, we create solutions that elevate your ideas by breaking through boundaries of innovative thinking...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Waco, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
  • Singular ideas, strong brands.

    Base Design is an international network of studios located in Brussels, New York, Geneva, and Melbourne. Our team of creatives, strategists and digital experts design and develop simple yet powerful brands and build unique personalities...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • 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
  • Matching Talent With Success

    Artisan Talent is a premier creative staffing agency that has been redefining talent solutions since its inception. Committed to excellence, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of the creative, digital, and marketing industries...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Font Foundry + Award-winning Boutique Branding Studio

    Trusted and proven for over two decades. Momentum 18 has worked with many household name brands and a number of smaller ambitious companies. Rooted in creativity, collaboration, and trust, our partnerships with clients are at the heart of everything we do. Print + web. Copywriting + video...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Princeton, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creating Impactful Designs, Every Time.

    Hey! My name is Deanna Arace, I'm a professional graphic designer and visual communicator. I focus on design because I love having fun, making beautiful things, and investing in others with my creativity...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Manchester Township, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The Hallmark of Opulent Simplicity.

    Maison Napier are experts in branding, digital design, publication, and packaging for lifestyle brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We create Amazon listings that make people want your product before they even check the price.

    We create Amazon listings that make people want your product before they even check the price. Optimize with high-converting creative, boost your sales without raising ad spend...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design Is What We Do

    A design driven stidio where bold ideas take shape, led by a visionary brand architect , dknack trasforms ideas from digital concepts into immersive, real-world experiences through intentional design strategy and storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Davie, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • A Creative First Ad Agency

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

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Richardson, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We provide strategic design to elevate visual appeal and boost market confidence.

    Partner Blanco is a creative agency focused on branding and identity, committed to collaborating with driven, fast-moving companies...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Get Found On Google Get Customers. Grow

    L3ad Solutions is a digital marketing agency based in Titusville, Florida, focused on helping small businesses across the Space Coast get found online. We build custom websites, run local SEO campaigns, and manage Google Business Profiles so our clients show up when it matters. Our approach is simple: audit...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Titusville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Our Practice is Your Guide.

    Our work is guided by the conviction that businesses should promote human connections and respect the unique character and diversity of the neighborhoods they serve. The most impactful brick-and-mortar brands go beyond being just a place of business; they help to create and nurture a community...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Cinematic Stories with Vision and Precision.

    Hey there! My name is Rojhat Baykal, I'm a graphic & multidisciplinary designer based in Los Angeles, with a focus on brand strategy and design...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Be You Online

    We help you be you online. Candid Collective is a video first digital marketing agency. We produce high quality assets and then distribute them across digital media. Our approach is tailored for each client, but streamlined for efficiency. To keep it simple we get good content, edit it, and post it for you...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Fuel Your Growth With Our Guiding Creative Director Shadow.

    Kreative Shadow, a leading-edge design and branding agency situated in the heart of New York, is dedicated to developing innovative and strategic solutions. Our work goes beyond aesthetics, delving deep into meaningful engagement with the dynamic world we call home...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Doing the right design is more important than doing the design.

    Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, Marvelland Brand Design Center focuses on the field of skin care, health care products and food packaging design, providing brand visual design services and packaging design services for various brands. Since its inception, the company has served hundreds...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Designing your success story. Let us amplify your brand's voice.

    At NXS, we believe that design has the power to transform brands. We understand how to identify your strengths and unleash your brands potential, so you can go from start-up to stand out. We have exceptionally dynamic talent that puts world-class creative and strategic solutions within arms reach of all our...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Thiells, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
  • The Modern Brand Consultancy

    Through brand strategy, design, and creative innovation, we help brands undergo transformations big and and small, sweeping and subtle to inspire their consumers, keep pace with culture and excel in the future...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
  • All In For Our Clients

    ALL FOR Agency is a founder-led, woman-owned design studio based in Chicago, specializing in brand, visual, web, and packaging design. The agency focuses on creating cohesive, high-impact design systems that help businesses present themselves with clarity, consistency, and confidence...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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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Specify your budget, timeline and project requirements

2

Our experts curate a list of up to 5 most qualified candidate agencies

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We connect you with them so you can choose the most suitable partner