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  • An Independent Branding and Design Agency Focused on the CPG Industry

    We empower CPG companies to make bold decisions, enabling them to succeed on shelf and grow their market share...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Boulder, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • An open equation for boundless opportunities.

    We are Design Equals, a creative branding and design agency helping businesses stand out with strategic design solutions. We specialize in visual identity, packaging, website design, and brand strategy, ensuring that every brand we create connects deeply with its audience...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Broadway, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creative Solutions That Grow Your Brand

    Hi there! We are Cornucopia Creations, has been providing marketing and design services for nearly 30 years. Founded in 1996 by Marcia Macomber...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Sonoma, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Building Brands People Want To Buy

    Sara Nelson Design is a branding and graphic design studio based in Kennewick, Washington, specializing primarily in wine and spirits branding, packaging, and label design. The studio helps wineries and distilleries develop distinctive brands that communicate their story, positioning, and value to consumers...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Kennewick, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Build Brands For The Future

    Brandtop is a Design as a Service platform that helps companies execute design continuously without hiring in-house teams. We combine a distributed bench of designers with AI-powered workflows to deliver fast, scalable design for e-commerce brands, startups, and digital businesses without the friction of...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Makelike is a multi-disciplinary graphic design agency

    Makelike provides services such as art direction, graphic design, pattern design and illustration for publishing, editorial, marketing, retail, exhibition, product development and identity & brand applications...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turning Ideas Into Dynamic Visuals.

    Hi there! I am Beatriz Faria, ambitious, proactive, conceptual, and sometimes brutally honest graphic designer who loves working with fearless brands that believe design makes a difference...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Gainesville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We grow brands that push boundaries and win hearts. Beautifully.

    DoodleDo is a graphic design and branding studio in Boston. We are curious self-starters unafraid of hard work, tough questions and honest answers. We help you get your ideas off the napkin and bring your brand to life with compelling storytelling and memorable visuals. In a sea of sameness, authenticity and...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Hull, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Spice up your digital presence.

    Rocoto Design Studio Inc. is a Miami-based creative powerhouse with 10+ years crafting distinctive packaging, branding, UX design, illustrations, and software solutions. We infuse every project with authentic identity, wielding line and color with reverence and purpose to tell compelling visual stories that...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Miami Shores, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Brand Strategies That Drive Growth

    AdSolve Media Were more than marketers; were growth architects. We help ambitious small and mid-sized businesses build bold brands, launch high-impact campaigns, and dominate the digital arena...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
  • Focused On Measurable Brand Success

    Vetted Logos is a full-service branding and design agency that helps startups and established businesses build strong, consistent, and recognizable brand identities. Vetted Logos is your go-to branding partner empowering ambitious businesses with memorable identities, striking visuals, and high-converting...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We are a design vendor for printing businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Woodbridge, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $11/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Bold Thinking Driven By Passion

    Striv Agency is a creative agency based in Irvine, California, specializing in e-commerce growth through strategic design and web development. The agency combines strategy, branding, creative design, web development, SEO, advertising, and marketing services to help companies strengthen their market position...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $98/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Vision Our Version.

    AMG Digital Solutions LLC is a leading digital marketing agency in Chicago, specializing in innovative strategies to enhance your online presence. We offer comprehensive services including SEO, PPC advertising, social media management, content marketing, and web design. Contact us today to elevate your...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevate Your Brand, Impactful Results.

    All City Graphix is a creative agency based in NYC, specializing in top-quality web design, branding, and digital marketing solutions. With over 15 years of experience, we help small to mid-size businesses transform their ideas into impactful designs that elevate their brand. From stunning websites to...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print 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
  • Strength Comes From Support

    Carbon Reprographics is a USA-based full-service digital marketing agency founded in 2011 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. We help small businesses, e-commerce brands, startups, and enterprises across the United States grow their online presence and generate consistent leads through data-driven SEO, PPC...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Digital Partner For Success

    Pixel Grow Design is a digital agency that helps small businesses grow through custom website development, SEO, paid advertising, and strategic digital marketing. The agency combines design, technical expertise, and performance-driven marketing to create websites and campaigns that build trust, increase...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Beverly, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Skincare Product Brand That Actually Sells

    Aventive Studio is a premium skincare branding agency working exclusively with skincare and beauty founders. We build complete brands from strategy and visual identity to packaging design and conversion focused websites. Our clients have launched on Shark Tank, secured retail distribution with Target and CVS...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Illozoo | the visual communication agency

    We are a contemporary illustration agency representing a combination of emerging and veteran illustrators from around the world. Each illustrator at Illozoo offers a unique style, technique and creative visual solution to clients in the advertising, design, publishing, corporate, fashion and gaming...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Advertising
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Savannah, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • We Make You Look Good!

    You deserve more than a logo; you deserve a build identity that makes an impact. We specialize in branding & identity design...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • NYC creative & production studio · 16 years partnering with global beauty & lifestyle brands

    Bolds is a New York creative and production studio built on a simple belief: high-volume work should never cost a brand its soul. For 16 years we have partnered with global leaders in beauty and lifestyle, producing print and digital assets that live across retail, online and offline...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Product Development & Manufacturing for Mission-Critical Applications

    Presco Engineering is a U.S.-based product development and manufacturing firm specializing in mission-critical solutions for industries like defense, cleantech, biotech, and AI. With integrated expertise in electrical, mechanical, software, optical engineering, and industrial design, Presco delivers...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New Haven, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Create for Creators.

    MAVRK Studio is a creative and growth agency for food & beverage brands. We help emerging and established brands build strong identities, grow online, and turn products into retail-ready businesses. From launching new brands to reimagining legacy favorites, we know food and we make it look good...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Any-Deadline. Any-Budget. Any-Niche.

    Top-quality design & development. Were here to help grow your business through design! With daily updates and custom approach to each project...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Spokane, Washington
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Vector Artwork US LLC

    Vector Artwork US LLCGet Top-Quality Vector Conversion Services...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Wyoming, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Independent Artist And Commercial Art Practitioner

    Bill Rebholz is an independent artist and commercial art practitioner based in Los Angeles, California, balancing commercial art projects with a personal studio practice. His work draws from illustration, graphic painting, and craftwork, combining simple forms, signage, and folk-art influences...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Effective graphic design to elevate your business.

    m design is a graphic design studio located in Baltimore that specializes in branding and corporate identity, strategic marketing, print, digital, and environmental design. In today's difficult business environment, we help our clients retain positive public perception. Government, corporate, non-profit, and...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Brands Secret Weapon

    At Knockout Marketing, we help businesses stand out, sell more, and build lasting connections with their audience. From powerful video production and smart social media campaigns to modern, engaging web design, we craft bold strategies that drive real results...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    El Paso, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • From Concept to Cut-File, with Precision

    Bhameshwari Graphics is a professional graphic design company with a strong reputation for delivering premium-quality artwork to clients across the world. With over a decade of dedicated experience, we specialize in vector art conversion, custom illustrations, and creative graphic design for printing...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 20% OFF Free Shipping on all U.S. Orders $50+

    Phoenix Custom Boxes offers high-quality, affordable custom packaging solutions with fast turnaround, premium printing, and full customization for all industries...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Print Design
    • Reputation Management
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Anaheim, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We build beautiful things.

    We are a design and development house that prides itself on extraordinary output. We design and build beautiful, high-performance products for inspired brands. From concept to deployment, we partner with clients to deliver solutions that solve problems and users fall in love with...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Tucson, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Designs That Resonate, Brands That Last.

    A well-crafted design can make all the difference in how your marketing resonates with your audience. Its not just about hiring a designer; its about finding a seasoned professional who understands the art and science of impactful visuals. To meet your goals, you need someone with the skill, insight, and...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Tallahassee, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Mi Casa, Su Casa

    Casa Alma is a creative studio that unlocks soul-infused branding solutions, giving bold ideas form - and fire. We partner with mission-inspired brands at every stage of their metamorphosis to not just make them look good, but to make them matter...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevating Brands With Purpose

    Brand Alchemy Marketing is a Dallas-based agency transforming underperforming marketing into measurable business growth. Founded by a former VP of Marketing with 15+ years of experience leading strategies for startups and billion-dollar brands, we bring a unique blend of data-driven strategy and bold creative...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Creative Agency Specializing in Visual Solutions for Print & Online Marketing

    KarBel Multimedia is a creative agency located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We provide our clients visual solutions for print & online...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Plantation, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your On-Demand Design Team

    Design Shifu is an on-demand design subscription for growing businesses, at a flat monthly rate. Get unlimited requests and revisions, dedicated designers, and a 24-hour turnaround. No agency overhead, no freelancer guesswork, just consistent design output whenever you need it...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $18/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Look Like A Brand Worth Betting On!

    Logo Design Valley is a full-service branding studio that helps fresh ventures show up with the obvious-winner look which first-time founders and early businesses need on launch...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Southlake, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Turning Ideas Into Powerful Brand Identities

    We create custom logos in Los Angeles, helping businesses of all sizes build strong brands...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Century, West Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Bring Your Brand to Life

    We work with companies and their partners to advice on brand-business growth. Through a combination of market research and marketing strategy, our teams build sustainable growth maps, that travel into campaigns and activities across the board...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Our Services Digital Services to Help You Thrive Online

    Freedom Farm Digital is a web design and digital marketing agency helping businesses build strong online foundations through modern websites, thoughtful UX/UI design, and performance-driven marketing strategies. We focus on creating clean, scalable digital experiences that improve visibility, engagement, and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    New Milford, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Branding, Web Design, Graphic Design & Copywriting

    Meet Kettle Fire Creative, a branding firm featuring logo design, graphic design, web design and WordPress web development...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Abilene, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative Design & Operations Studio for Restaurants

    Copper+Oak is a creative + operations studio for independent restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth. Brand, Space, and Operations from first concept to open door: three stages, nine disciplines, one studio. Founded by an operator who ran a 13,000 sq ft brewery-restaurant for eight years...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • AI Development
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Rockwall, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Love Your Website Get More Leads

    We develop a wholistic marketing strategies that help to systematize your business as it grows. You get support that makes your website and marketing feel simplenot overwhelming. Your vision guides every step of the process...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Nampa, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Crafting Designs Worth Talking About.

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

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Albany, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creating Brands that have a lasting impact.

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

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Ink, Pixels, and Passion: Graphic Design Redefined.

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

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Designing Bold Brands With Heart.

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

    Top Services:

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

    Hey! We are Honey + Hare, a creative marketing, branding, and web design agency with heheadquarters in New Braunfels, Texas. We can give your business a polished look and a memorable brand...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    New Braunfels, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design to Make a Difference.

    Hey there! My name is Kurt Niedermeier I'm an independent graphic designer, and this is my studio Niedermeier Design. I work closely with my clients to explore, craft, and cultivate their unique stories with honesty, originality, and a little flair...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    Location
    Tacoma, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Designing Complex Things Easily.

    Hey! My name is Keren Mevorach. I promise I'm not like the stereotypical Karen. My name is spelled with two es, so I'm quite different...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

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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.