Top Branding Agencies in the United States
A great brand isn't a logo — it's the cumulative impression your company makes across every customer touchpoint, and the strategic logic that holds it together. U.S. branding agencies build that logic from the inside out: positioning, naming, visual identity, voice and messaging, brand guidelines, and the rollout systems that make a brand actually work in the market.
Whether you're launching something new, repositioning an existing business, or recovering from years of inconsistent brand expression, the right U.S. branding partner can compress what would otherwise be a year of internal arguing into a focused 10-to-16-week engagement. Clutch helps you compare top American branding agencies through verified client reviews, portfolios, and pricing data. Filter by budget, industry, and service scope, and explore related directories:
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 33 projectsTaillight is a branding and marketing agency specializing in brand identity development, brand strategy, and corporate branding. They consistently receive positive feedback, with clients praising their strategic expertise, creativity, and project management. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their strong collaborative approach and ability to deliver results that enhance brand visibility and differentiation.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 71 projectsThe Bureau Of Small Projects is a branding agency specializing in brand identity development, logo design, and marketing messaging. Clients consistently commend their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to align with company values, with 100% of reviewers praising their communication and project management. The agency is particularly noted for its creativity and dedication to understanding client needs, delivering exceptional brand strategies and visual identity designs.
$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 14 projectsSavage Creative is a branding agency specializing in brand strategy, visual identity design, and corporate branding. The agency consistently delivers high-quality work, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their creativity, excellent project management, and ability to meet deadlines. Approximately 80% of reviewers emphasize their proficiency in brand identity development and brand positioning.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 49 projectsStarfish is a dynamic branding agency specializing in Brand Development, Brand Strategy, and Corporate Identity services. The company consistently receives praise for its strategic expertise and adaptability, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their exceptional responsiveness and project management skills. Clients commend Starfish for their ability to deliver impactful visual identity designs and brand positioning, fostering successful rebranding efforts across diverse industries.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Retention Hero, a small Email Marketing company, is based in Pasadena, California. The team provides Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Founded in 1993, 1HQ is a midsize branding company. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 32 projectsTakt is a branding and marketing agency praised for its expertise in brand identity development, brand strategy, and visual identity design. Clients commend Takt's attention to detail and responsiveness, with 100% positive feedback highlighting the team's ability to handle complex projects efficiently. Approximately 60% of reviewers appreciated Takt's ability to align project outcomes with their unique business goals, showcasing their capability in corporate branding and brand positioning.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 44 projectsQream is a branding and visual identity design agency known for delivering comprehensive services such as brand development, brand strategy, and visual identity design. According to client reviews, Qream is praised for its creativity, excellent project management, and seamless communication, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their collaborative approach and ability to exceed expectations. Clients particularly appreciate their professional and unique branding solutions, noting improvements in brand recognition and client engagement.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 29 projectsXhilarate is a branding and corporate identity design agency with expertise in brand strategy, logo design, and visual identity development. Across diverse projects, 100% of reviews commend their innovative and professional approach, particularly lauding their ability to exceed expectations in brand development and project management. Clients frequently highlight their responsiveness and creative vision, with 90% emphasizing their effective communication and collaborative process.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madison, WI
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Versa Studio LLC is a web design company. The Madison, Wisconsin-based team specializes in Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newburyport, MA
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Established in 2004, Shanghai Brandigo Advertising Co., Ltd. Is a branding agency. The agency offers Branding and Market Research.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLake Park, FL
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All Ways Entertainment, a video production company, was established in 1996. The team focuses on Video Production and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Overland Park, KS
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Axial PR, an Advertising company, was founded in 2005. The midsize team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minnetonka, MN
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See all 1 projectsCraftic Logo is a company that provides web development services with a focus on creating WooCommerce sites with e-commerce capabilities. Based on the review provided, the overall feedback is predominantly negative. The client expressed significant dissatisfaction with Craftic Logo's performance, citing undelivered promises, additional charges, and subpar website functionality, ultimately resulting in a 0% positive feedback rate in this instance.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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VirtuSol is a telephone answering service founded in 2010. Headquartered in San Jose, California and Hyderabad, India, the team offers Call Center Services and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Boulder, CO
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Branding firm Digital Mandee is located in Boulder, Colorado and Lahore, Pakistan. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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SML is a branding firm. Their midsize team is based in Prahran, Australia and New York, New York and specializes in Branding and Web Design. The company was established in 2009.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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See all 2 projectsAt our agency, we help businesses succeed in the digital world by combining cultural understanding, empathy, and thorough research with aesthetically driven design. We work with brands to improve
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lake Oswego, OR
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The Audienci Group, a small PR firm, is located in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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ISCI communications is a branding firm established in 1998. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakland, CA
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Allison Bliss Consulting, a branding agency, is headquartered in Oakland, California. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9El Paso, TX
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Corporate Connection is a small El Paso, Texas-based branding firm. The team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Valpo Creative, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2010. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Nanonots, an UX agency, is located in Brooklyn, New York. They focus on UX/UI Design and Branding and were founded in 2013.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Longo Designs is a branding agency based in Los Angeles, California. Launched in 2011, the team focuses on Branding and Packaging Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Wirefly Interactive is a small UX company established in 2003. Their team offers UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cary, NC
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Small web design agency Merkados, is located in Cary, North Carolina. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Memphis, TN
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Ding! Marketing Studio is a branding firm founded in 2009. The agency provides Branding and Public Relations, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cornelius, NC
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Vintage Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. They were founded in 1993, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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Captive Branding Agency is a small branding agency based in Huntington Beach, California. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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McShane Communications is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Sage Communications Partners, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2002. The small team offers Digital Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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PS is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding, and the firm is based in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Pulse Creative is a graphic design agency launched in 2004. The team offers Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Mother Design, a small graphic design agency, is located in New York, New York. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Paperwhite is a small Brooklyn, New York-based graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Firefly, a branding firm, was founded in 1999. The small team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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DOYLE PARTNERS, a small graphic design company, is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Troy, NY
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Founded in 2008, Burstmarketing is a small branding firm. Their team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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MPAKT is a small New York, New York-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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COLLINS is a small graphic design company. Established in 2010, the team focuses on Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plattsburgh, NY
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Founded in 1986, Boirebenner is a small graphic design agency. Their team specializes in Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Founded in 2009, Stardard Black, a small branding firm, is in New York, New York. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Ceft, a branding company, was established in 2003. The firm provides Branding and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairport, NY
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Packaging Design company Mirus Group is headquartered in Fairport, New York. The team provides Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Based in New York, New York, And Partners. Is a small Packaging Design company. Their services include Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ithaca, NY
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Graphic design company Zanzinato was launched in 2009. The agency focuses on Graphic Design and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Anti/Anti is a graphic design agency established in 2007. The agency offers Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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In New York, New York, Big Apple Design Group is a web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burlington, VT
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Graphic design agency Select is located in Burlington, Vermont. They offer Graphic Design and Branding and were launched in 1988.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Larchmont, NY
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IDesign Group is a graphic design agency. Their team is headquartered in Larchmont, New York and offers Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ithaca, NY
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Iron is a Packaging Design company. The small Ithaca, New York-based team provides Packaging Design and Branding. The agency was founded in 1993.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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EF Public Relations is a public relations firm. They were launched in 2012, and their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 2014, Gates is a Packaging Design company. Their services include Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Kisco, NY
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Red Ski Creative Inc. Is a small graphic design agency located in Mount Kisco, New York. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn , NY
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Located in Brooklyn , New York, Farewell is a small graphic design agency. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Marena Studios is a branding company. They are headquartered in New York, New York and have small team. Their team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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List of the Top 15 United States Branding Companies
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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38.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Littleton, CO
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Annapolis, MD
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38.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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37.9/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York City, NY
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37.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Oakland, CA
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37.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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37.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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37.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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37.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Brevard, NC
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36.7/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Pacifica, CA
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36.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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36.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Berkeley, CA
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36.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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35.9/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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35.7/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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35.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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35.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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35.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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U.S. Branding FAQs
Timelines vary as each brand has its unique needs and goals. Based on data we’ve gathered, the ballpark goes:
- Logo refresh or visual identity tune-up: 4–8 weeks
- New brand identity for an existing company: 10–16 weeks
- Full strategy-through-identity for a new launch: 14–24 weeks
- Enterprise rebrand with rollout: 6–18 months
The biggest schedule risk is internal — branding requires decisions from senior stakeholders, and indecision at the top kills timelines. Before you hire, identify your decision-maker(s) and confirm they have the bandwidth to engage in working sessions.
A full-scope branding engagement typically covers some combination of:
- Brand strategy — positioning, audience definition, brand architecture, competitive differentiation
- Verbal identity — naming, taglines, voice and tone, key messaging, brand narrative
- Visual identity — logo, color palette, typography, photography direction, illustration style, brand guidelines
- Brand expression — how the brand shows up across web, environment, social, and advertising
- Implementation and governance — rollout planning, asset libraries, and ongoing brand stewardship
Some firms specialize in strategy only; others go strategy-through-design; a smaller set handles full implementation across digital and physical touchpoints. Match the firm's scope to what you actually need — paying a strategy-heavy firm to do production design (or vice versa) wastes money.
Branding pricing has a wide variance because "branding" means very different things at different scopes. Based on Clutch pricing data, clients can expect:
- Logo and identity package only: typically $5,000 – $25,000
- Full visual identity: $15,000 – $75,000
- Strategy-led brand engagement: $50,000 – $250,000
- Comprehensive brand transformation: $250,000 – $1M+
Project length usually runs 8 – 20 weeks for strategy-and-identity work. Smaller boutique firms tend to price lower but hold a tighter scope; larger agencies cost more but bring depth across discipline.
Look at three things — portfolio relevance, the case for why the work succeeded, and chemistry with the team you'd actually work with:
- Portfolio relevance means the firm has shipped work for companies at your stage and in adjacent industries — not just "brands you've heard of." -The case for why the work succeeded means the firm can articulate the strategic logic behind its past work, not just show pretty deliverables.
- Chemistry matters because branding work is iterative and opinionated; you'll be in working sessions for weeks, and friction with the lead strategist or creative director compounds.
Also ask: who's the day-to-day team, what's their process for handling stakeholder disagreement, and what does brand governance look like after delivery?
- No strategy phase. A firm that wants to start with logo concepts before understanding your business is selling design as decoration.
- Portfolio that all looks the same. Either the firm has a strong stylistic preference (which may or may not fit you), or they don't actually customize. Either way, ask.
- Vague or non-existent guidelines deliverable. Without proper brand guidelines, the brand decays the moment the engagement ends.
- No examples of brands they've shipped that are still in the market. A portfolio of unaired pitches is a warning sign.
- Reluctance to talk about projects that didn't work. Senior brand strategists have lost pitches and watched clients reverse course. A firm that pretends otherwise is editing too hard.
Don’t settle for less when it comes to nurturing your brand. If you spot any of these red flags, just take that as a sign and continue your search.