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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Concept 27 Creative Studios is a small branding agency launched in 2002. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bentonville, AR
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Elkins Design is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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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 45 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 2011, Smash and Grab is a small graphic design agency in Los Angeles, California. Their team specializes in Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fuquay-Varina, NC
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Founded in 2003, Galvanek and Wahl, a small Advertising company, is based in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Branding agency Content Ohana is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Founded in 1996, the team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lafayette, LA
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Ace Specialties LLC is an Advertising company. Established in 2007, the company is in Lafayette, Louisiana. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Small Event Marketing company State6, is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Their services include Event Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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QCB, Inc., a small Marketing Strategy company, is in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cary, NC
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Contrast Creative, Inc. Is a branding firm. The Cary, North Carolina-based firm provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Small Advertising company Estate Creative Agency, is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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ECHEVERRIA DESIGN GROUP INC. Is a branding agency. Headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, the team specializes in Branding and Architectural Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Torrance, CA
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Headquartered in Torrance, California, Tailor-Made Advertising is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Overland Park, KS
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Advertising company JNA Advertising provides Advertising and Branding. They are located in Overland Park, Kansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49American Fork, UT
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Lucas Marc Design is a small American Fork, Utah-based branding firm. The team offers Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sterling, VA
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CBD-x is a small Marketing Strategy company. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Branding and were founded in 1991.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Cruces, NM
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The LNG Company, a Marketing Strategy company, is based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portsmouth, NH
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Brown & Company Design, a branding firm, was established in 1992. The team provides Branding and Graphic Design and is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, VT
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HMC Advertising is a Direct Marketing company launched in 1988. The team specializes in Direct Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Essex, VT
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Kaza Hagan Associates, a small branding firm, is headquartered in Essex, Vermont. The team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Winooski, VT
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Fuse is an Advertising company. Launched in 1995, the team provides Advertising and Branding. The agency is based in Winooski, Vermont.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burlington, VT
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Advertising company DesignPartner was founded in 1996. The small team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burlington, VT
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Launched in 1993, Tenth Crow Creative is a small Burlington, Vermont-based Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burlington, VT
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Solidarity of Unbridled Labour is an Advertising company. Established in 2014, the firm is located in Burlington, Vermont. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Conway, NH
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Drive Brand Studio is a branding agency. Headquartered in Conway, New Hampshire, the team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, NH
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Montagne Communications is a public relations agency located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The team offers Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Yonkers, NY
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Lockstep Studio is a branding firm established in 2015. The firm focuses on Branding and Logo, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portsmouth, NH
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Bridge View Marketing, a branding firm, was founded in 2006. The firm offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Mayse & Associates, Inc. Is a small branding agency. They focus on Branding and Architectural Design and were founded in 1983.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Waltham, MA
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617MediaGroup is a small Advertising company headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tarrytown, NY
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Axxiem Corporation is a branding firm. The team is based in Tarrytown, New York, and their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Architectural Design company MG Architects is in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1938, the team provides Architectural Design and Interior Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Crowd Surf is a branding firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Established in 2007, the team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newburyport, MA
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Stackpole is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 1995. The company is headquartered in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hollywood, FL
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Advertising company AdServices Inc. Is based in Hollywood, Florida. Established in 1989, the team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2001, Web Design Village is a small branding firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delray Beach, FL
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DAMN GOOD AGENCY, an Advertising company, is located in Delray Beach, Florida. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hollywood, FL
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The Pink Collective, an Advertising company, was launched in 2009. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Overland Park, KS
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Level Five Solutions Inc. Is an UX design agency. They are in Overland Park, Kansas. Their team provides UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Urbana Creative Group is a branding agency. They were launched in 2000 and focus on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melbourne, FL
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Established in 2013, Rock Paper Simple is a small branding firm in Melbourne, Florida. Their team focuses on Branding and Other Digital Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Advertising company ASO Advertising was established in 1997. The firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Small Digital Strategy company iconDesign, is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Digital Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, DE
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In Newark, Delaware, Remline Corp. Is a small branding firm. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Centerton, AR
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Based in Centerton, Arkansas, Bravis Marketing Agency is a branding company. They provide Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Magnetize, an Advertising company, specialize in Advertising and Branding. They were established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Laurel, MS
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Established in 2008, Roberts Creative Group is an Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edison, NJ
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Established in 1988, Venue Marketing Group is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Your Marketing Liaison is an Advertising company. Their small team is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pembroke Pines, FL
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In Pembroke Pines, Florida, Genius Advertising and Print Agency is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madison, MS
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The Hightower Agency is an Advertising company. Based in Madison, Mississippi, their small team focuses on Advertising and Branding. The agency was founded in 1990.
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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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$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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$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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$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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$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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$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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$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 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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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.