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  • Designing your success story. Let us amplify your brand's voice.

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Thiells, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
  • Where Innovation Meets Design

    Hey there! My name is Isabella Akhtarshenas, and I'm the person behind Akhtarshenas Studios. I am a versatile graphic designer and multidisciplinary artist...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Saddle up for top-notch design.

    We craft exceptional websites that propel your business forward in todays dynamic digital landscape. As a top web designer in LA, we blend creativity with strategy to elevate your online presence and drive measurable growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Insights That Drive Your Success

    We are Rabin Research, your partner for market research and digital strategy. Our agency offers expert insights and data-driven solutions to propel your business forward...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Market Research
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Reach Your Peak Performance Online

    Apex SEO Company works to grow your business using professional SEO services, AEO services, and custom Wordpress & Webflow website designs. Your focus is making more money so our focus is on conversions and ROI. Contact us today to see what we can do for you...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Neenah, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Helping brands shine with authentic, human-centered design that turns visions into visual identities

    Roana Art and Design is creative studio specializing in branding, graphic design, and illustration...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Boxes Built Around Your Product & Not Templates. Benefit from low minimum orders.

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

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Manassas Park, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
  • Design That Drives Brand Desire.

    Smith Design is a strategic branding and design agency specializing in crafting compelling visual identities, packaging, and experiences that bring brands to life and fuel consumer connection...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Morristown, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Design that moves with you.

    We work with businesses of every size and shape to build off what they have and help them get where they want to be...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We work with small business owners who are seriously passionate about serving their customers.

    We help small business owners leverage their brand and website as sales tools that help them grow their business. We work with small business owners who are seriously passionate about serving their customers and are ready to make big moves in their business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Mali & Friends

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    We Create For People & Orgs Preoccupied With Building Great Brands

    At Mali & Friends, we are more than just a design and development agency. We are partners in your journey towards success. We are excited to collaborate with you, understand your goals, and leverage our expertise to bring your vision to fruition. Together, let's create solutions that inspire, engage, and make...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Design Solutions for Print, Web + Exhibits

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Entice. Educate. Engage.

    Passionate about great design & effective communication. Visual Appeal LLC is a creative agency focused on energizing brands!...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • TVB is brand concept and production studio based in uniquely restored building in Westport, CT. We have in-house capabilities for strategic branding and messaging, full service graphic design, 2D/3D animation and rendering and photography and videography, including a fully equipped in-house studio...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Westport, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Lower Printing Costs While Advancing Innovation!

    ReproMagic is a commercial printing and design agency, working with entertainment and brand clients in the content, health care, biotech, retail and consumer, luxury lifestyle, beauty, and technology industries...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • A passion and eye for design.

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The design studio for brands who break the binary.

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

    Top Services:

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

    A&Co is a Seattle based brand and creative studio that merges strategic insight with distinctive design to help businesses articulate meaningful identity and differentiation. Serving clients globally, the agency specializes in brand strategy, identity systems, campaign expression, website experiences, and...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Building Brands With Intent

    Elmwood is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed brand consultancy that combines strategic insight with creative excellence, helping brands evolve quickly and effectively through every experience they create...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Clarity, Crafting Impact.

    Kristin Hardy Design is a boutique creative studio based in Austin, Texas, specializing in graphic design, illustration, and photography services. Founded by award-winning creative director Kristin Hardy, the studio offers a range of services including branding, marketing materials, editorial layout, and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Make Your Brand The Obvious Choice

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

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Brand Audacious, Change-Seeking Organizations

    Tink Tank Studio delivers comprehensive branding services. For more than ten years, our work has been shaped by three core principles: a commitment to joyful collaboration, a drive to explore every idea in depth, and the dynamic creativity that comes from embracing contrasting perspectives...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Strategic. Creative. Solutions.

    Were here to help clients get closer to their customers. Everything starts with strategy and ends with success. In between, theres collaboration, inspiration, and lots of hard work...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Event Marketing
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    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your friendly neighborhood brand strategy and design agency.

    We are Neighborly Creative! Design agency founded in 2011, we are based in the heart of Rochester, Minnesota. We have spent the past decade growing alongside clients to launch new brands, refresh existing ones, and create meaningful experiences that contribute to our partners ongoing success...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Promoting your brand in the world.

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Reforming Brands For What's Next

    Reform Studio is a California-based independent design studio dedicated to crafting refined, purposeful brands and websites...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Santa Ana, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Making things that help people.

    Welcome to Matt LeGrice profile! I'm a design specialist with over 15 years of experience doing a little bit of a lot of things. Currently based in Jersey City, NJ...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Jersey City, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Designing from the heart, head, and soul.

    In today's rapid-paced society, we frequently overlook the capacity of beauty to inspire us. This beauty resides in acts of restoration, service, and philanthropy. Through our comprehensive and value-driven approach to strategy and design, we aim to assist you in enhancing, connecting with, and revitalizing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Fayetteville, Arkansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The Hallmark of Opulent Simplicity.

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Help Brands Communicate With Lasting Impact

    Collide is a creative studio based in Nashville, dedicated to helping people and brands communicate with lasting impact through the strategic use of design and language. Since opening the doors in 2009, the philosophy behind Collide has been focused on crafting successful collaborations to achieve powerful...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $115/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Local SEO that gets your business found and chosen.

    Viral Growth Marketing helps local businesses dominate their market online. We specialize in smart, conversion-focused digital strategies like SEO, web design, Google Business optimization, and paid ads that drive real-world results. Our team is local, experienced, and relentlessly focused on helping...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Cleburne, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Are Advancing Creative

    Bringing over two decades of experience, we established our own studio in 2003. We deeply value handcrafted graphic art, such as sign painting and letterpress. Matt cherishes childhood memories of watching his father practice graphic design by hand, and we strive to maintain that artistic and artisanal...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Asheville, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Makers of Human Brands.

    At Tilted Chair, we embody fearlessness, relentlessness, and humanity as the creators of Human Brands. Our expertise lies in advertising, where we advocate for a commercialism characterized by dignity, humor, beauty, compelling authenticity, and above all, human connection...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We spark brands. We supercharge with AI.

    WGNR is an innovation-first brand marketing agency adept at fusing insights from brand psychology and sociocultural anthropology...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship.

    Hi there! My name is Annie Martineau, I'm a Freelance Creative Director and the person behind Analog Studio LLC...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Package Design
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    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Fuel Your Growth With Our Guiding Creative Director Shadow.

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A full service marketing firm with locations in Kentucky, Florida and Australia.

    We are an award-winning marketing and advertising agency. We do brand identities, web design, search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, print, motion graphics and videos...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Shaping Brands for the Digital Age.

    Avery Butts has dedicated her entire life to creating art and finds joy in assisting others in achieving their creative dreams and aspirations. Her passion for art extends beyond digital mediums, as she continually seeks out new avenues to explore her creative depths. She embraces all mediums without...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • All In For Our Clients

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

    Top Services:

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

    SLIQ is a digital marketing agency that blends innovative thinking with talent and technical expertise to create unconventional concepts that fuel business success. They challenge traditional thinking and believe in the power of creativity and design thinking to bring products and brands to life in both the...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Your Vision, Creating Your Reality.

    Hey there! My name is Leigh Williams, and I'm the person behind Leigh Williams Design. I am doing customized graphic and web design solutions tailored specifically for small businesses and startups...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Baldwin, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Design Bold Brands That Move Culture.

    MYCO Studio is a brand design studio that combines creativity and community to support and empower multicultural small business owners and entrepreneurs...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Simplifying Marketing While Amplifying Your Brand

    SGK is a world-renowned provider of packaging and brand experience solutions. As an industry leader, we work to deliver value-added experiences with each interaction...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • I believe your work is important...

    Welcome to Studio Luna Co! My name is Carley Beyer, the person behind Studio Luna Co. I'm passionate about graphic design and best known for my minimal, organic design aesthetic...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Designing dreams into reality

    Hey there! My name is Sarah Treanor, I'm a professional Inherently creative and detail-orientated freelance graphic designer with over 10 years of experience...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Yonkers, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Web design and brand strategy for your health and wellness business.

    We empower purpose-driven brands with designs that inspire. We create strategies that reflect your values and resonate with your audience...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Affordable Website Packages for Small Business Success.

    Worldwide Web Designs is a premier service provider, specializing in tailor-made web design packages designed to cater to small businesses. Our unique approach involves a "no upfront cost, pay monthly" model, ensuring that our services are not only accessible but also cost-effective for businesses of all...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Mansfield, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Design That Feels Like You

    Betty Katkovsky is a New York City-based freelance graphic designer with experience across diverse fields, including e-commerce, nonprofit, health and wellness, government and politics, and the food industry...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Drawin Shapes And Lines Of The World We Made

    Simanson Design is a creative graphic design studio specializing in brand identity, logo design, and visual communication. With a focus on telling compelling brand stories through thoughtful design, the studio develops distinctive visual solutions that help businesses communicate clearly and memorably across...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We design digital experiences that grow brands.

    From high-converting websites to powerful brand identities, we turn your vision into work that looks unmistakable and performs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

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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.