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  • Promising Global Branding With a Human Element

    We take pride in our versatility, having collaborated with various brands across different industries, including consumer goods, B2B, Enterprise and Tech, consumer electronics, food and beverage, as well as outdoors and lifestyle brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Temecula, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    4 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
  • Collaborative. Consultative. Creative.

    We are a boutique design and digital studio based in Manhattan. We collaborate with clients who need help creating experiences that engage and delight their audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Where Multicultural Brands Come to Flourish

    From brand development to brand management, our 360-degree holistic creative marketing approach is rooted in helping new and emerging multicultural beauty, lifestyle, and wellness brands bring their visions to life and discover opportunities to flourish. Since 2016, we’ve led our clients to category...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We exist to see common brands become beacons of authenticity by design.

    At Adaptitude, we help companies adapt to changing competitive environments by helping them channel their authentic brand advantage through systematic design execution. We design products, teams and capabilities that drive brand momentum...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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
  • IT ALL STARTS HERE. Build and grow your brand for lasting results.

    MIFA Media produces awardwinning creative for clients across all industries. We work with our clients, providing topnotch, handson service that larger companies simply cant provide. Were uniquely suited to provide you with unique results. Don't you want to stand out?...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • A Brand Package Design Agency.

    We are HBX Branding, a strategic brand packaging design agency. We leverage strategic art, messaging and storytelling to help CPG business leaders develop brand packaging that captivates consumers, drives sales and lays the foundation for sustainable growth...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    Location
    Norwalk, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 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
  • Elevate Your Brand With Our Professional Packaging Design Team

    DesignYourPackage offers ready-to-print professional package design at a fraction of the typical cost. Need a design fast? Our quick turnaround times can have a design in your hands in just four days! Our packages offer advanced design attributes, including dieline sketches and 3D mockups. Get started on your...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • From Concept To Shelf

    LabelGurus is a full-service branding and packaging design studio dedicated to helping CPG brands captivate consumers, differentiate from competitors, and drive measurable growth. We've spent over a decade testing and developing what works in consumer product packaging...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Brand & Packaging Design for Spirits, Beverage, Food & More

    Renowned for creating iconic brands and distinctive packaging across spirits, wine, beer, food, and consumer goods. We deliver award-winning identity, strategy, and creative solutions for ambitious startups and global companies alike...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • 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
  • Branding & Design Agency | Jacob Cass

    JUST Creative is an award-winning branding & design agency specializing in brand strategy, brand design & rebranding...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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
  • Automagically Master Your Media

    SICKBOAT is a global design, video production, and 3D motion graphics company using innovative techniques to build premium motion graphic overlays, textures, tools, elements, and video asset packs for visionary production companies, content creators, and filmmakers. Beyond our products, we provide video/photo...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Long Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Full Service Product Development Company

    Leading Product Development and Manufacturing Company. We design manufacture innovative products and launch powerful sales and marketing campaigns for your business...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • People-Focused Brand Experts.

    Primer Grey is a full-service branding agency with a history of developing brand and web experiences for the public, private, and non-profit arenas across a consciously-mixed set of industries...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Smart Design Is Good Design.

    JBID is a boutique design constancy that provides many services to our clients for many years...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Artful branding and design out of Denver, Colorado. Be the brand they remember.

    Vicarel Studios is an artful branding and design studio based in Denver, Colorado. We provide bespoke creative services spanning brand identity and packaging design, illustration, murals, lettering, typeface design, and creative retainer partnerships. Strategy first, executed with craft...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Bringing Your Products & Brands Into Reality.

    97% of products fail, that’s why we work cohesively with your team using the Peterman Method™ to ensure your product is in the 3% that succeed...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Gilbert, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Your Promotional Product Needs

    Bring us a germ of a notion or a full-scale brainstorm, and we’ll make it happen for you. The only limits are imagination and your budget...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Bold. Vibrant. Unapologetically unique. Lets do this.

    Illymakes is a creative studio led by Illy, an illustrator and graphic designer with 18+ years of experience crafting bold, eye-catching visuals. Specializing in drippy skulls, floral art, and unconventional designs, Illy creates standout merch, logos, promotional graphics, and more for musicians and small...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Buffalo, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Crafting Authentic Brand Experiences

    We specialize in corporate branding, entertainment marketing, and design. With a diverse team of experts, we craft authentic brand experiences that captivate and inspire audiences. From strategic brand development to compelling design executions, we deliver exceptional results that leave a lasting impression...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Design for a Better Life : Products of Empathy

    We design products that win critical acclaim from industry experts. TEAMS Design is an award winning, global, industrial design consultancy with 4 international studios. Each is made up of designers, engineers, media producers, strategists, and researchers that focus on creating unique physical and digital...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Assisting clients in reaching great heights

    Over the course of eleven years, CODO has been a trusted beer branding partner to craft breweries, food and beverage CPG artisans, hospitality groups, distilleries, cannabis startups, and restaurants...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Your Premier Destination for Unique Packaging

    To enhance your experience of sharing beautiful and aesthetic packaging and Custom boxes, our services are exactly what you need to look for. From top to bottom, each box is delicately detailed to best fit your requirements. While producing any Custom Boxes, the needs of our valuable customers are prioritized...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $8/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creativity At The Speed Of Culture

    The Kitchen is Kraft Heinz's in-house creative agency, dedicated to building culturally relevant campaigns and brand experiences for one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. The agency combines creative strategy, content production, design, and integrated marketing to develop ideas that...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    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
    4 Projects Listed
  • Creative Design Solutions for Entrepreneurs and Their Businesses

    Design Musketeer LLC is a full-service graphic design agency, providing a spectrum of services encompassing logo creation to website development. Distinguished by their emphasis on precision, punctuality, and cost-effectiveness, they are dedicated to delivering high-quality, customized design solutions that...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Hayward, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 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
  • 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
  • Creating Brand Identity

    Branding boutique agency located in New York City and Los Angeles. Working with clients in the USA, Japan, Italy and Israel...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Building Brands With Purpose And Precision

    Build a bold, cohesive brand identity with Aurum Creative a design studio specializing in logos, branding, and web design for modern entrepreneurs and startups...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Delivering Meaningful Experiences

    Huemen is renowned for its unparalleled innovation and commitment to excellence in both product and service design. Our team of over 250 experts, including problem solvers, strategists, thinkers, researchers and designers, collaborate globally to drive innovation on a large scale...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    6 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
  • It’s a Golden State of Mind.

    Golden Creative is an experienced and responsive branding, packaging, and web agency. Through hands on collaboration and teamwork with our clients, we develop professional, creative brands that connect with your customers...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Lincoln, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • There are no cookie cutters here.

    We are a SWaM certified Creative Agency that specializes in elevating your marketing collateral to cut through the visual noise within your marketplace and enable your brand to be immediately recognizable and memorable...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 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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