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  • 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
  • National Branding & Marketing Agency

    Anoroc is an award-winning, national marketing and branding agency that takes a superhero, strategy-based approach to helping organizations in the public and private sectors innovate and grow...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Get Future Ready

    Agencies United is a global creative brand and production studio, bringing together seasoned strategists, award-winning designers, and leading independent agencies. We partner with ambitious brands to create ideas that move, blending deep expertise with fresh thinking to build brands that are timely and...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Summit, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
  • 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
  • Wandering In Wonder

    Land is an interdisciplinary creative studio that blends art, design, and craftsmanship to create human-centered brands, spaces, and experiences. The studio collaborates with clients across industries to develop distinctive identities, environments, sculptures, and creative installations that balance timeless...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • Where Brands With Heart Start

    Aarons Brand is a boutique brand strategy and advisory practice led by Aaron Johnson, focused on helping founder-led businesses gain clarity on their beliefs, positioning, and purpose. The agency blends strategic consulting with hands-on execution, covering everything from brand strategy and identity to...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Advertising
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Morgantown, West Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
  • Your Path to Brand Success

    We deliver creative design services in identity and brand development, print design, web creative design and website development. Our clients rely on us for graphic designs that engage customers and help them market their products and services more effectively...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Aurora, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Bringing Ideas to Life, To Help You Grow.

    17+ Years experience in Graphic Design, Web Design, Print, Social Media, and Marketing. We have hundreds of clients in a vast array of industries, all happy and thriving...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Grand Blanc, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your One Stop Shop for All Your Designs Needs.

    The NetMen Corp is your one stop shop for all your design needs. Our team of experienced business specialist and professional web and graphic designers are ready to satisfy your design requirements. We have been in the field of professional web and graphic design for the last 20 years, during which we’ve...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We say a lot about you...

    Our goal is to make our clients a lot of money without costing a lot of money. We know branding and we know how to use it to build customer loyalty...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Mesa, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Dive in, roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty approach.

    Hey! My name is Elin Richey. My passionate is all about building brands. I help brands revamp their identity, creating a cohesive line of products and packaging that meet their client's needs and improve sales...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Making Your Brand As Ubiquitous As Bread

    LOAF Brands is a forward-thinking agency built to make brands not only recognized but truly memorable. Much like bread is an everyday essential, LOAF aims to position brands as a natural part of people's daily lives. By blending strategic insight, creative excellence, and market-driven innovation, LOAF...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Denver's Premiere Print Shop

    Ink Monstr is Denver's leader in graphic design and printing; specializing in large scale vinyl installs. Vinyl is our biggest product but we also are leaders in Graphic Design, Signs + Banners, Stickers + Labels, Sublimation, and more!...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Brands, Illustrating Visions.

    Matt Erickson is a creative director and graphic designer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He focuses on brand identity, packaging design, and illustration for both startups and well-established brands, delivering strategic and impactful solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creative, Packaging and Logistics

    DIZPOT is a cannabis packaging distributor founded in 2017 that provides services locally and internationally out of Phoenix, Arizona. DIZPOT provides excellent old school customer service that customers have come to respect and depend on...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
  • Merging insightful strategy with marketing

    Orange is a comprehensive hospitality marketing and branding agency where strategic brilliance propels brands to wield impactful influence, and creative ingenuity translates into tangible outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Illustrator & Graphic Designer

    Alyah Holmes is a creative illustrator and graphic designer with a vibrant, playful and uplifting style. She specializes in Illustration and design for packaging, branding and editorial...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    Location
    Hollywood, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • I've had the opportunity to create a variety of projects.

    I am majoring in Visual Communication Design, also known as Graphic Design at Purdue University...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Crawfordsville, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $23/hr
  • Crafting bespoke brands for authentic creatives.

    Roen Creative is a comprehensive design studio specializing in custom website design, unique templates, branding, and logo creation. We collaborate with ambitious brands and businesses, helping them elevate their identity and reach their goals through innovative and strategic branding and web design...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Chicana-Owned Creative Agency

    If Only Creative is a Bay Area creative studio founded in 2022 by Marisa Sanchez-Dunning. The studio specializes in brand design, strategy, social media management, and commercial photography, with a particular focus on POC-owned and purpose-driven brands. Its approach centers on sustainability, equity...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    Location
    San Anselmo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Spaces That Inspire and Perform

    Our practice is inspired by the feeling of stepping in to a well designed space. We are a design studio for spaces and the people who create them...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Gulfport, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Delivering Immersive Digital Solutions

    At All Things Media (ATM), we create unforgettable digital experiences for industry-leading global brands and agency partners. We excel at creating visually engaging, technologically advanced, yet intuitive, experiences that position our clients for success in today's digital world. Whether that solution...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Mahwah, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Big Picture Marketing Solutions

    Great marketing is so much more than just delivering the right message at the right time – it’s about making real connections with real people...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    St. Cloud, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Attention-Grabbing Design for Busy People.

    I'm an illustrator, graphic designer, watercolor artist, and hand lettering fanatic and I love helping busy people expand their reach and attract attention to their work...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Paonia, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Branding/ 3D art/ Digital/ Physical- Based in New York. Working Globally.

    Tiffany is a highly skilled and multifaceted visual designer based in New York, specializing in the development of compelling brand identities and strategic art direction across various creative disciplines...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creating Brands That Save The Planet

    Outside Minds Creative is a branding and graphic design studio for companies working to solve the climate crisis. We hand-craft strategically driven brand identities and marketing collateral that not only look incredible, but solve business problems. We aim to be a partner in your business to help you become...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Passionate about branding, packaging, typography, and editorial design.

    My name is Shelby DiTrani, I recently graduate of the University of Colorado Denver. I begin my artistic career at age 13 at the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology magnet high school, I started developing observational drawing and painting skills that fueled her passion for art and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Aurora, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creating jubilant visual experiences for brands.

    Ayanni.psd is an independent creative marketing studio dedicated to creating vibrant and strategic designs for forward-thinking fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Detroit, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Business Growth Agency

    Concept Co. is a digital B2B marketing agency blending creativity, strategy, & tech to boost branding, sales, & web presence. Trusted by Fortune 500 & U.S. businesses, our proven methodology delivers real results. With over ten years of experience, we're a team of creatives, tech experts, & storytellers...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Singular ideas, strong brands.

    Base Design is an international network of studios located in Brussels, New York, Geneva, and Melbourne. Our team of creatives, strategists and digital experts design and develop simple yet powerful brands and build unique personalities...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • In a World of Images and Visual Content, Make Sure Your Business Stands Out.

    Hey there! My name is Lacey Saball, I'm a Freelance Graphic and Web Designer based in Jacksonville, Florida, United States...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Harness Design To Transform Ideas Into Lasting Impact

    Aaron Jones Design is a Bay Area studio specializing in packaging, branding, and print marketing for consumer brands. I blend creative vision with production expertise to deliver polished, impactful design...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    San Rafael, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Santa Ana, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Trusted Solution for Website Design and Marketing

    Our objective is to produce visually appealing design that will help your business thrive. In today's society, you must communicate well visually as well as verbally. We collaborate to make your website reflect the professional style of your business...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Grimesland, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Innovative IT Solutions

    We provide B2B creative design, Web & App development, AI Automation services in United States & all across the world...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Branding. Packaging. Web.

    We design with wit and clarity for daring young brands. With every project, we strive to open an emotional dialog between the brand and the consumer. A charette is a way of collaborative design, and we approach every project with customer collaboration. We become long-term partners with each of our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Caffeine-fueled branding & web design studio

    Pen & Mug is a caffeine-fueled branding & web design studio...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $115/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Ready to take the next step.

    Spitfiregirl is a boutique design studio focused on branding, custom websites, packaging, and digital marketing for both emerging and established event professionals, as well as hospitality and lifestyle brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • build it. brand it. launch it. grow it.

    Walker Creative is a family-owned creative studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We help businesses with branding, graphic design, Wix websites, print and packaging, signs, vehicle wraps, digital graphics, and installation supportfrom the first idea to the finished rollout...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Digital Services
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your Business’ Smart Partner.

    Smartners Business Service is an online agency which focuses on the growth of businesses all over the world. We assist with many business solutions such as attracting new+current customers, better branding of the business, increasing sales, optimizing operations using technology, and much more. Some of the...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • For Opportunities That Must Be Taken.

    Bond is a brand design consultancy focused on innovation. You provide the opportunity, and well create the brand to seize it...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design Is What We Do

    A design driven stidio where bold ideas take shape, led by a visionary brand architect , dknack trasforms ideas from digital concepts into immersive, real-world experiences through intentional design strategy and storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Davie, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Branding and advertising as crafted as your cuisine, expertly driven with profound knowledge of the restaurant and hospitality industries...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    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
    • Show more
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects 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.