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  • We Build Powerful Brands That Connect and Inspire

    We are SUVA, a full-service design and branding company. Helping clients discover their fundamental purpose, make an emotional connection with their audience, build trust and create loyalty. Through close collaboration, deep strategy, powerful storytelling, and beautifully crafted designs, we create...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Sustainable Design That Ignites Positive Change.

    A strategy-led, B Corp Certified design studio dedicated to building brands that move people and the planet forward. Through branding, packaging, and web design, we help businesses stand out in competitive markets, connect with conscious consumers, and drive meaningful change in climate action...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Cheap Design is just as bad as Cheap Weed.

    Jade Stone is a high-end, full service branding and design agency catering to cannabis and CBD companies that want to force archaeic stereotypes into obselence with their modern branding, packaging and visual strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Needham, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Hi Lo Design Co.

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

    Design Done Right, Period.

    Hi Lo Design Co. is a full service creative agency specializing in branding and websites. We manage every part of your project under one roof, using strategic design to deliver seamless and consistent results...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Gunnison, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Way You Tell Your Story Can Make All The Difference

    Hex Studios is a multi-award-winning advertising agency established in 2014. We offer a wide range of services, including brand identity, web design, packaging, digital and corporate marketing, illustration, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Rupert Inc

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

    We Make Work That Works

    For the last 15 years, Rupert has quietly built a reputation for delivering effective, memorable creative for a wide range of organizations. We specialize in creating campaigns and brands with multiple touch points, from packaging to social posts, TV to TikTok, banners to billboards...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Illustration With Purpose And Personality

    Mike Mullan is a freelance designer with over 15 years of experience in illustration and design. His career has thrived through a unique blend of artistic talent and commercial insight...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Royalton, Vermont
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Brand Flavor. Market Fresh.

    Fresh Creative Studios specializes in branding and marketing for food, beverage and hospitality businesses developing identity, web, and content that helps clients stand out and grow...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Making Marks Remarkable

    The Bruxton Group is a boutique creative studio based in Culver City, California, founded in 2013. Specializing in branding, packaging, web design, and digital strategy, the agency collaborates closely with small to mid-sized consumer product and lifestyle brands. The team delivers soulful, strategic...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • owect Branding

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

    Make our brand unique!

    We are Owect, a Branding Agency with the aspiration to bring inventive thinking into branding through creativity and design...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    NY, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Launching new and emerging brands on a strajectory for disruption and growth.

    WE ARE ROCKETFUEL. WE ARE A STRATEGIC BRANDING & DESIGN GROUP. Powering the next generation of great brands through our team of industry experts. We offer a unique approach to branding,...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Designing Creativity, Unleashing Innovation.

    Welcome to MIO Creative Studio! We are a a consumer centric creative studio which are helping to the businesses to grow by telling their stories that bring their brands to life...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Fairfax, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Designs that Captivate, Every Eye.

    Hey there! My name is Ruby Rose, I'm a professional Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Muralist born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Brand Identity Design & Creative Solutions

    Gusto Design Co. is the independent creative studio of Ryan Cuthriell, a multidisciplinary designer, art director, and illustrator. Gusto crafts brand identity, packaging, graphic design, illustration, and web solutions that help businesses stand out for the right reasons. Strategic enough to solve...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Durham, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Phenomenal Brand Experiences

    A full service creative agency that bridges the gap between idea and execution through innovative and beautifully designed brand experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Frisco, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Global Branding Maverics

    UNDRConstruct, was founded in the Bay Area. Combining diverse skills in business, event production, and design to serve more diverse client needs and create exceptional design experiences. From website design, packaging design, brand identity, logo, videography—you name it, we can do it! Industry-leading...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Hollywood, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Crafting profitable brand experiences for products and places customers love.

    We are a bicoastal branding agency that crafts strategic design, distinctive packaging, and sales-driven web design for food and beverage, restaurants, venues, hotels, and retail brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Asheville, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Be Distinctive Everywhere

    Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) is a global branding agency that helps organizations build distinctive brands through strategy, identity design, and brand experience. Since 1990, the agency has partnered with leading global brands to create memorable identities and transformative brand strategies that strengthen...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Beat the Competition With Strong Branding.

    Agent Thinking in Lincoln, Nebraska, is an esteemed agency specializing in branding, advertising, and marketing. Our reputation is built upon the effectiveness, creativity, and profound impact of our work...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Designing memorable & enduring brands

    BrandMuse, formerly CC & Co Studio, is a brand design consultancy focused on brand positioning, logos, visual identity design, packaging and branded experiences for product based brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Vision, Perfectly Printed.

    At New Printing, our mission is to support the growth of your business and enhance your brand's visibility by providing top-quality printed products and marketing materials...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Connecting Brands + People Through Design.

    Limbic Studio is an independent brand design studio established in 2024 by Casey Kelly Pérez. As a freelance-led practice, it focuses on creating thoughtful, impactful branding solutions. With a passion for design and a personal approach, the studio brings unique visual identities to life...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    Location
    Erie, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Good Honest Hard Work

    Cactus Country is a boutique design studio specializing in branding, illustration, and packaging, known for creating timeless and authentic visual identities. Founded in 2017, the studio blends craftsmanship with creative storytelling to help brands stand out with purpose and character...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creative Specialists

    Big agency style with a personal touch. Bowen Imagery is your creative partner for print design and layout, logos and branding, website development, illlustration, photography and retouching. We've worked with billion dollar brands like HMSHost and helped startups from the ground floor figure out their...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Waynesville, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Packaging Design Services, Packaged.

    pkgd.design is a Chicago-based packaging design studio offering on-demand creative services through flexible subscription plans or one-off packages. Specializing in photorealistic 3D renderings, concept ideation, and design for manufacturing, they provide unlimited design requests with rapid 13 business day...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Creative Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Web Design Studio For Modern Brands

    Strategic web and brand design studio serving service providers, small businesses, and e-commerce brands. We specialize in conversion-focused website design, brand identity development, and UI/UX design that positions clients as industry experts...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Rochester, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • zeropoint7 Studio is an award-winning studio crafting elevated brand identities and memorable experiences for ambitious startups, compassionate nonprofits, and established corporations with annual revenues exceeding $7+ million...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Montgomery, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Building brands that outlast the seasons.

    Marzo Creative is a Los Angeles Brand & Design Firm serving hospitality, CPG brands, startups, entertainment, professional businesses, and health and wellness brands. Branding, strategy, and creative direction, all in one place...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elevate your brand with the right visual communication

    Oblique Design is your ultimate destination for exceptional visual communication solutions that captivate and elevate your brand. As a leading design agency, we offer an array of services designed to amplify your brand's visual presence...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Boulder, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Dasha Wagner

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

    Bringing creativity and design excellence to life.

    Dasha Wagner is an award-winning digital designer with over a decade of experience. Throughout her career, Dasha has collaborated with several well-known brands, such as Disney, Universal Studios, Aveda, Walmart, and Southeastern Groceries...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Make Brands Hard To Ignore

    Magla is a creative studio based in Los Angeles, California. We focus on creative solutions, design services and campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Designing opportunity

    paul howell : Design is a branding and design studio that helps organizations and individuals uncover their truths and connect with their audiences in meaningful and beautiful ways...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Delivering High-Quality Designs

    With over 20 years of experience delivering quality design, Indigo Design has established a name for itself in the design industry...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • We Build Brands To Move People

    Spicefire is an integrated brand consultancy that drives action. Spicefire creates brands that inspire people. Our brand solutions are founded on human intuition, emotion, and creativity. We are change architects. We are forward-thinking, real-world explorers who are always pushing themselves to discover...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Building Revenue-Generating Websites

    Level Nine Media is an award-winning web design company that creates revenue-generating websites for over 500 businesses. We tailor our designs to your brand identity, refining key messages through marketing strategy to provide an intuitive user experience and stay ahead of the competition...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Story shapers. Industry shakers.

    Bartlett Brands is a boutique branding agency based in San Francisco. With a focus on challenging branding boundaries, we specialize in developing brands that defy conventions and make a lasting impact. From brand strategy and research to sustainability strategy, naming, brand identity, storytelling, package...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Seeing Ideas Come Alive

    Joshwa Henderson is a graphic designer from Orlando, Florida, blending creativity and strategy to craft compelling visual experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Provides exceptional personalized service in a highly cost effective manner.

    Passionate freelancer who loves bringing ideas to life, whether in print or on screen. I am committed to creating designs that don't just meet your needs, they exceed them...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Palmetto, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Intangible Value That Lasts

    Heirloom is an independent brand strategy and identity firm. We specialize in brand positioning, naming, brand architecture, messaging and voice, and visual identity design. Past clients include Flex, John Deere, EMyth, Facebook, Marketo, and Walmart...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Pacifica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Great design is about making human connections, creating experiences.

    We work with you to reveal your brands distinct identity and craft a branding strategy that aligns with your vision and core values. At Rendom Designs, we offer a wide range of creative services tailored to your needs...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Lakewood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We Turn Concepts Into Living Brands

    Libre Design & Digital is a full-service branding and digital studio specializing in holistic brand experiences, visual identity systems, and integrated marketing campaigns. With a team under 50 creative strategists, designers, and developers, Libre transforms concept into cohesive digital and physical...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Encinitas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Dishing up a Whole Lot of Creativity Without the Expensive Check.

    We provide professional designs that are of the highest quality and are affordable. Innovative and Professionally Oriented Design. Since 1993, we have been providing creative and cutting-edge design. Specializing on excellent service to customers, quick turnaround, and original concepts...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Crawfordville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Transforming Ideas Into Art.

    Simona Bunardzhieva (simoneone) is a Graphic Artist & Illustrator, Maker, Speaker, and Educator. With over ten years of expertise, she excels in illustration and lettering. Her diverse portfolio includes packaging, editorial work, children's books, branding, murals, events, and installations...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    Location
    Berkeley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Connections Through Creative Design.

    Hey there! My name is Jessie Pomper, In brief I'm a creative individual with a passion for fashion, branding, packaging, and everything related to design. I enjoy adventure, meditation, and am often seen as a peacemaker...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Clarity Through Design

    Hutton Eby is a graphic designer focused on creating thoughtful, purpose-driven visual solutions. Blending strategy and craft, the work helps brands communicate clearly and stand apart...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Create Designs That Attract, Engage, Sell.

    Based in NYC, InklyDesign crafts visually striking, sales-driven designs. From branding to viral content and websites, we deliver impact without breaking your budget...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Building Brands Through Bold Storytelling

    One simple premise: every business has a story to tell. Conflict. Passion. Comedy. Triumph. In a world flooded with images and information, your story sets you apart, tells people who you are, where you came from, and where youre going. At hi-gloss we listen closely, look deeply, and think boldly. We look to...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Exquisite Design at Exceptional Prices

    DUST CLOUD DESIGN is an award-winning Napa Valley Graphic Design, Packaging, and Branding Agency lead by Creative Director and Owner, Joe Borreson, focusing on Packaging, Branding, Collateral, Identity (Logos), Signage, Squarespace Web Design, Development and Web Consultation, and digital & analog...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Napa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Beautiful Design Is Great Being Effective Is Better

    Edesen delivers compelling content, captivating design, and powerful SEO strategies with our leading-edge marketing software will take your digital marketing to the next level...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • PPC
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    Location
    Plano, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We build, scale and Grow business on Amazon

    At The Techload, we specialize in boosting your brand's success on the world's largest e-commerce platform. We're experts in growing your Amazon sales and optimizing your online presence, ensuring your brand's success...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 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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