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  • Bright Ideas, Brilliantly Executed

    An award-winning brand creation and implementation agency that specializes in Retail & CPG brand packaging...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Designing for the Future.

    Hey there! My name is Erin Mininger, I'm a professional freelance art director and graphic designer with over 10 years of experience based in Los Angeles...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Bring Your Ideas To Life!

    At MPRDesigns, our Recorded Live Creative Session on Zoom is not just a design service; its a transformative experience. By combining creativity, real-time collaboration, and immediate problem-solving, we empower you to actively participate in your design project, ultimately achieving outcomes that are...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Email Marketing
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Port Orange, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $32/hr
  • Building Timeless Brands

    Dex Studio is a creative agency focused on crafting timeless, refined brands for companies and events, aiming to exceed expectations...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Full-service marketing agency for business growth.

    Big-agency capabilities with small-agency dedication. SCG is B2B, helping brands find new ways to reach their goals and engage their audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • A Top Graphic Design Studio for Licensing, CPG Brands, and Creative Teams.

    Design Refinery partners with licensing teams, CPG brands, and creative leads to deliver fast, strategic design from packaging and retail visuals to brand marketing. We plug in where you need us most, helping you move faster without sacrificing quality...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Pembroke, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • All Things Brand

    Brndry is a full service strategic branding and digital growth agency delivering end-to-end creative, marketing and development solutions. From crafting distinctive brand identities and intuitive digital experiences to executing performance-driven marketing campaigns. Brndry partners with businesses across...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Greenwood Village, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Brand Now | Define Forever

    Amazing7 Studios is a leading website design & development company based in Palm Harbor, Florida, USA. Started in 2014, the company provides services such as Website Design, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Explainer Video, Product Package Designing and more solutions across the globe...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • eCommerce
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Palm Harbor, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $18/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • More Than Graphics.

    At OCTANE, our mission is clear: we empower you to embrace your authentic self. As a longstanding gamified identity and branding firm, operating for 14 years, and proudly Black and Woman-Owned, we are deeply rooted in the heart of Kentucky. Our extensive track record includes successfully branding and...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Telling stories through design.

    Hey there! My name is Shannon Kirkpatrick, New York based and adventurous graphic designer with a passion for creating beautiful, impactful work...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Syracuse, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • The One-Stop-Shop for All Your Promo Needs.

    PromoShop Inc. is a Los Angelesbased promotional marketing agency specializing in custom merchandise, creative services, and e-commerce solutions. Since 1998, the company has partnered with global brands and small businesses to craft purpose-driven campaigns that enhance brand engagement and recognition...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Where changemaker brands get their street cred.

    With laser-focused expertise in brand development and visual storytelling, we shape the narratives that define industry leaders. By translating strategic insights and innovative creative into captivating brand experiences, we foster deep connections with audiences and position challenger brands as industry...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Tucson, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • Grow the business you want.

    At brandbliss, we distinguish ourselves as a consumer-focused marketing agency, seamlessly merging intelligent creativity with astute business acumen to deliver unparalleled results for our clients. Specializing in assisting startups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, we excel in identifying and addressing...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Yonkers, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Big Brands For Small Businesses.

    We specialize in crafting impactful brand identities and revenue-generating websites tailored for small businesses. Our expertise lies in developing compelling brands and online platforms that boost success for small product-based enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Lets build something great together!

    Orange Designs is a USA-based creative agency specializing in logos, branding, web design, packaging, and more. We craft impactful designs that make your brand stand out...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Package Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Cumming, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Big ideas lead to powerful marketing.

    The Flatland, an Indiana marketing company, is a small and dynamic advertising agency based in Indianapolis. We specialize in creating powerful marketing initiatives that drive business growth by transforming insightful thinking into impactful big ideas. Our strategic approach, combined with creativity at its...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • Design for the beautiful things in life.

    Welcome to Caitlin Hottinger Design! My name is Caitlin Hottinger a designer with a profound interest in lifes beauty and goodness...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • Miss Details

    We focus on brand strategy that creates the unique foundation for your company from which we build memorable brand design and social media content. We can help you with every piece of your marketing from logo design, Wordpress websites, email campaigns, and social media marketing. Or we can support you with...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Branding Beyond

    At Legacy79, creating transformational impact is our driving force. Were here to empower our client partners to achieve their mission and thrive. We do this through clearly defined strategies delivered with inspired storytelling and leveraging the power of technology...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
  • Designing a better tomorrow.

    Hi there! My name is Louise Deglin, I'm a passionate Art Director and Art Historian based in the Washington, the heart of the United States...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Bringing Your Vision to Life.

    Hey there! My name is Walter Daniel Munoz, with passion for type, imagery and layout working as a Freelance Graphic Designer since 2012...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Growth Our Expertise.

    SAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW DESIGN & GROWTH PARTNER We help brands look better, sound clearer, and convert more. From custom websites built to perform, to bold branding and creative that actually gets noticed, everything we create is made to help your business stand out, build trust, and grow...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creatively Articulating Your Message To The Hearts And Minds Of Your Customers

    Our branding services comprise of logo design, brand messaging, and brand guidelines to ensure that your company is consistently represented across all channels. We also provide custom design services, including the creation of print collateral and social media graphics. Moreover, our commercial photography...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Oregon City, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Creative Agency Specializing in Branding & Merchandising.

    Thirty O Nine is a Los Angeles-based branding and merchandising agency. Our team comprises seasoned creative professionals who excel in aiding businesses in the strategic development and promotion of their brands through highly effective merchandising and marketing strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
  • We Create Challenger Brands That Win.

    Founded in 2011, Manufactur is an independent creative agency based in L.A...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Lustre

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    A Women Led Branding & Design Agency

    Lustre is a branding and design agency trusted by over 200 brands since 2018. We elevate established companies through strategy, creative and storytelling - developing brand identities, packaging and Shopify websites that achieve results. With a focus on clarity, beauty and impact our experienced team helps...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Connect Beyond Limits With Your Brand!

    OGK Creative, based in Boca Raton, is a versatile agency offering web design, digital marketing, and advertising services. Its multi-disciplinary team of creatives, strategists, and designers collaborates to craft strategic solutions that connect brands with audiences. Committed to innovation and...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Create Honest, Durable & Aesthetic Brands That Last.

    At EBD, we equate quality design with quality thinking. For the past 30 years, we’ve created brands with authenticity, dependability and focus—which drives performance...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We help businesses look and think like big brands.

    We're a brand studio that specializes in creating brand identities for growing businesses looking for a refined approach...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Chandler, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevating Designs, Inspiring Minds.

    We are 63 Visual! A graphic design company with almost two decades of experience in design. Based in Jacksonville Beach, FL and founded by Patrick Carter...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Jacksonville Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Create Journeys

    The Skyline Agency is a leading, full-service digital advertising and branding agency based in Dallas, TX, dedicated to help both national and global, as well as startups that need to punch above their weight...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Visually Stunning, Emotionally Compelling Storytelling

    Ezra Productions is an award-winning, woman-owned creative agency and commercial video production company with offices in West Hollywood, California, and New York City. Founded in 2012 by Jillian Ezra, the agency crafts high-end branded content, corporate films, social and promotional videos, and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    West Hollywood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Outstanding Web Design & Branding Services.

    DeuxSouth Creative offers services such as web design, web development, print design, package design, branding, brand strategy, logo design, photography, videography, and illustration...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • See The Big Picture

    Edgeview Creative approaches each project with both an appreciation for stunning visuals and an application of real-world business sense. In order to see the big picture one must first understand both worlds. The team at Edgeview Creative isn't just looking at how to represent your brand visually, rather how...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design Dynasty: Where Ideas Dance

    Andrew Guerrino is a driven, versatile designer aiming to expand the limits of what it entails to be a versatile and accomplished creative expert...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Red Hook, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Start Your Creative Project Today.

    I'm the lead designer and founder of Vici Lou Studio, a creative studio that specializes in logo development, brand identity design, and website design. Were passionate and creativity are delivering tangible results...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your brand is your power.

    Labbrand is a premier agency specializing in Insights, Strategy, Naming, and Design. We craft compelling brand identities and innovative solutions that enhance brand equity, ensuring your brand resonates powerfully with its audience...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Market Research
    • UI/UX Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    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
  • A Force For Change

    Sukle (pronounced soo-kul) is an independent, creatively-led agency built to solve the toughest and most interesting challenges our clients face. For 30 years, Sukle has used unexpected creativity to drive positive change for purpose driven client organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Full-service Integrated Agency

    As a full-service integrated agency, McKinney partners with all of our clients on strategy, creative development and production, digital, and measurement...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Durham, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Foodservice demands more than an afterthought.

    With hyper-integrated strategy, creative, and execution, we assist foodservice brands in discovering and amplifying their identity...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Boutique Branding & Web Design Studio

    We are a boutique graphic design studio specializing in soulful and strategic design by women, for women...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Fort Wayne, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Promotional Experts

    GotPrint is an online printing services provider founded in 2001 and headquartered in Burbank, California. Catering to businesses and creative individuals, the company offers a broad range of print products from business cards and brochures to custom apparel and signage delivered with fast turnaround times...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Direct Marketing
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Unleash Your Brand's Story.

    Pat Morgan is a seasoned advertising and graphic design professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, he specializes in brand development, business-to-business communication, direct-to-consumer campaigns, and relationship marketing programs across various media...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Brand You To Be The Best!

    At Dream Team, We know the value of being Seen. We Think, We Create and Execute Top Notch work for our Clients in the fields of Branding, Brand Development, Digital marketing, Website development, Video, Animation & Motion Graphics. We help you grow your business to greater heights!...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Belleville, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

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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