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  • Strategic Branding, Seamless Execution.

    Strategic Branding, Seamless Execution.

    We are brand strategists and creative directors, crafting tailored solutions to develop your brand. By bringing together top designers and managing everything under one roof, we ensure consistency, efficiency, and impactful results...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design Solutions for Print, Web + Exhibits

    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
  • Your Path to Brand Success

    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.

    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 Brand, Our Design

    Your Brand, Our Design

    We specialize in high-quality graphic design and web development, offering logo design, branding, flyers, business cards, and website solutions.Let us help you enhance your brand identity!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Your One Stop Shop for All Your Designs Needs.

    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
  • Custom Websites, Designed & Built in Greenville

    Custom Websites, Designed & Built in Greenville

    For more than 15 years, Sandlapper Creative has built fast, search-friendly custom websites for businesses in the Greenville, SC area and nationwide...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Born to be a social-first content and creative agency, spanning from the Pacific to the Atlantic.

    Born to be a social-first content and creative agency, spanning from the Pacific to the Atlantic.

    Born in Melbourne Australia with offices in Melbourne and New York, we provide social, content, digital and creative services with a primary focus on four main industries hospitality, fashion & retail, beauty & wellness, and consumer goods...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Brooklyn, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We say a lot about you...

    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
  • Top Food & Beverage Marketing Agency in the US

    Top Food & Beverage Marketing Agency in the US

    We help mid-size to Fortune 500 Food & Beverage companies create impactful brands, products and experiences. Creators of Lengua Conference in Miami...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Brand Design + Management

    Brand Design + Management

    Keep your income flowing while we handle the branding and strategy. You'll have a fully developed identity that screams your brand through every aspect of your presence. We handle your web design, social media, print and prioritize ways to keep your business growing. We're just an email away...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Dive in, roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty approach.

    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

    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
  • Engaging in transformative print design

    Engaging in transformative print design

    Opus Design stands as an acclaimed agency celebrated for its prowess in brand strategy and visual design. Our focal point lies in the transformative realm of print design...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Big Ideas can Grow in Small Placess

    Big Ideas can Grow in Small Placess

    Artbox Creative Studios is a web design founded in 2007 in Rogers, Minnesota. We always say that you do not need 500 people, we only need 50 to create great, long-lasting impressions...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Big Lake, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Entice. Educate. Engage.

    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
  • Denver's Premiere Print Shop

    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 Your Vision.

    Designing Your Vision.

    Isabelle Snyder is a graphic designer from Minneapolis, MN, specializing in branding and identity, book design, and packaging. Known for a love of puns and creating bold, colorful designs...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $36/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Brands, Illustrating Visions.

    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
  • The Art & Science of Brandcraft.

    The Art & Science of Brandcraft.

    At Quartermaster, we master the art and science of Brandcraftexpertly collecting market insights and strategically managing creative touchpoints to deliver measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Smart, thoughtful design and illustration work created with soul, intention, and playfulness.

    Smart, thoughtful design and illustration work created with soul, intention, and playfulness.

    Hey there! My name is Russell Shaw, and I'm the person behind Russell Shaw Design. For over fifteen years, I've assisted brands of various scales in bringing their identities to life, ensuring they engage with their audiences in meaningful, impactful, and lasting ways...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Brands and Imagination

    Brands and Imagination

    Brand disruptors, innovators, creators, incubators, and accelerators make up JASTOR BRANDING. They create and put into practise brand and marketing experiences across various platforms. We excel in important sectors of the global New Economy, such as hotels, real estate, and online consumer goods...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Creative, Packaging and Logistics

    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
  • 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
  • Marketing that works like magic!

    Marketing that works like magic!

    Our team involves marketing and media professionals steeped in branding, packaging, online marketing, media, and business consulting...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Package Design
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time

    Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time

    Geletka+ is an full-service, independent, creative-first agency based in Chicago. We help brands move faster and make a bigger impact by cutting unnecessary process and building integrated teams around the work that matters most...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Merging insightful strategy with marketing

    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
  • Faster. Better. Affordable.

    Faster. Better. Affordable.

    blend. combines music marketing, video editing, design, storytelling and technology into meaningful consumer experiences. Their work fuels engagement and drives results...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Touch of Imagination!

    A Touch of Imagination!

    We are a bilingual, full service creative agency specializing in branding. We help businesses of all sizes grow and evolve through our expertise as creative marketers. From logos to full branding, to web development, advertising campaigns, and so much more...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Are a Full-Spectrum Design Studio.

    We Are a Full-Spectrum Design Studio.

    Propulsion is a leading product design studio based in Austin, TX. We help companies, from start-ups to Fortune 500s, bring their ideas to market...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Branding for Fast Moving Startups

    Branding for Fast Moving Startups

    Condensed is the agency built from the ground up specifically for startups. If you are a fortune 500 company looking for awesome branding work, sod off! Just kidding, but really, we only work with startups and prefer early stage. We take rough ideas and turn them into polished products...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Lower Printing Costs While Advancing Innovation!

    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
  • Illustrator & Graphic Designer

    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'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
  • We magnify your unique magic to empower confidence in you and your brand.

    We magnify your unique magic to empower confidence in you and your brand.

    Someone is out there looking for exactly what you have to offer! We strategically design bespoke marketing solutions for our clients to help their audiences find them. Our services include branding, website design, social media marketing, label design, and ongoing marketing solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Coloma, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • Capturing Imaginations, Crafting Experiences.

    Capturing Imaginations, Crafting Experiences.

    Treat and Company is a dynamic team dedicated to crafting irresistible products and experiences. Our multi-skilled and multi-curious professionals excel at eliminating the ordinary, simplifying complexity, and creating captivating solutions. Through collaboration and a commitment to exceptional design, we...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We care for every brand.

    We care for every brand.

    The world is rapidly changing. What worked in the past isn't going to get us to our desired future. Thats why were committed to constant evolution. Over 14 years we are carrying about your branding...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Olympia, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Shaping Ideas into Cutting-Edge Designs.

    Shaping Ideas into Cutting-Edge Designs.

    Hello! My name is Lydia Dahl. I recently graduated of Western Washington University's Design program...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Bellingham, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • A passion and eye for design.

    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
  • Designing a better tomorrow.

    Designing a better tomorrow.

    Hey there! My name is Yihuang Zhou, I'm a professional designer based in New York, United States. I started my career back in 2018...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Graphics that stir the soul.

    Graphics that stir the soul.

    Hey there! My name is Annette Borowski, I'm a Freelance Multidisciplinary Designer based in Seattle, USA. Specializing in packaging and creating brand identities...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Custom Product Deserves VIP Packaging

    Your Custom Product Deserves VIP Packaging

    Aqua Printers is a custom packaging and printing company that creates high-quality, visually impactful packaging solutions for businesses. Combining creative design, premium materials, and affordable pricing, they help brands enhance product presentation and leave lasting impressions...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $4/hr
  • Strategy. Design. Development. Elevating Brands with Purpose.

    Strategy. Design. Development. Elevating Brands with Purpose.

    A creative powerhouse blending strategy, branding, interactive design, and development to craft memorable brand experiences. We listen, create, and deliver with intentionturning ideas into strategic branding that moves mountains...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • The design studio for brands who break the binary.

    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
  • Let Me Give Your New Idea Into Bright Alive

    Let Me Give Your New Idea Into Bright Alive

    Constance Lai Design is a boutique multidisciplinary studio founded by designer and illustrator ConstanceLai. Based in San Francisco, the agency specializes in branding, conceptual advertising, graphic and UI/UX design, illustration, and visual storytelling for clients across lifestyle, food, cultural, and...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Unleashing Creativity, Crafting Visions.

    Unleashing Creativity, Crafting Visions.

    John Malloy Creative has served as a creative director for more than two decades, overseeing pioneering and highly effective creative initiatives in the industry...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Turning Ideas into Impactful Designs.

    Turning Ideas into Impactful Designs.

    Welcome to Charles Scott Creative. My name is Charles Scott, I'm a professional Designer and the person behind the agency...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Thomasville, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your big day should be as unique as you.

    Your big day should be as unique as you.

    Hello! We are Chelsey Huff Design, a design agency specializing in Luxurious wedding invitations. The experience includes custom invitations, printing, and packaging...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing with Heart, Crafting with Purpose.

    Designing with Heart, Crafting with Purpose.

    Yiwen, originally from Taiwan and now based in Atlanta, is a graphic designer with a strong passion for color, typography, and illustration...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Building brands  to the letter.

    Building brands  to the letter.

    Smaller Type is an independent type & graphic design studio founded by Nic Roca in 2012. Currently based in Charleston, South Carolina...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Charleston, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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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