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 agency specializing in brand identity development, brand strategy, and visual identity design. They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 100% of reviewers highlighting their expertise in transforming brand positioning and delivering strategic solutions. Clients consistently commend Taillight for their collaborative approach, impressive project management, and ability to create unique, scalable brand identities that resonate with audiences.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 71 projectsThe Bureau Of Small Projects is a branding and marketing agency specializing in services such as brand development, logo design, and corporate identity. Across multiple reviews, 100% of clients commend their exceptional project management and responsiveness, emphasizing their ability to meet deadlines and cater to specific client needs. The agency's commitment to delivering high-quality visual identity design and brand strategy is consistently noted, with frequent praise for their creativity and dedication to customer satisfaction.
$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 32 projectsTakt is a branding and marketing agency that excels in brand strategy, corporate identity, and visual identity design. Across their reviews, 100% of clients praised Takt's professionalism and attention to detail in handling complex projects. Approximately 75% highlighted their ability to deliver on tight timelines, while 50% commended their pricing and value. Takt consistently received positive feedback for their effective project management and creative solutions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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18Ninety Creative is a branding company. Launched in 2016, the team provides Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Established in 2015, The Pinecone Project is a branding firm. Their team offers Branding and Content Writing Services.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 47 projectsQream is a branding and marketing agency specializing in brand identity development, visual identity design, and brand positioning. Across the reviews, 100% of clients praised Qream's creativity, responsiveness, and project management, noting their ability to deliver high-quality, cohesive brand strategies efficiently. Their work consistently meets and exceeds client expectations, with many highlighting their unique and engaging brand solutions.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 29 projectsXhilarate is a branding and marketing company specializing in brand identity development, corporate branding, and visual identity design. With an impressive 100% positive feedback from reviewers, Xhilarate is praised for its innovative brand strategy and exceptional project management. Clients often highlight their creative approach and ability to align with client needs, making them a trusted partner in brand development and strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sausalito, CA
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étage, inc. Is a branding firm launched in 2015. The firm provides Branding and Advertising, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pompton Lakes, NJ
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CMM Strategic Communications is a Pompton Lakes, New Jersey-based branding agency. Launched in 1996, the team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Doylestown, PA
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Aksquared-websites is a small Doylestown, Pennsylvania-based web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Small Content Marketing company GB Brand Partners, is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their services include Content Marketing and Content Writing Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Middletown, DE
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Cogneve is a SEO company. They were established in 2019, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9White Plains, MD
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Quality Printers is a small print design company launched in 1982. Their team provides Print Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wolcott, CT
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STRIKING IDEAS LLC is a Business Consulting company. Their small team is located in Wolcott, Connecticut. Their services include Business Consulting and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zeeland, MI
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David & Brook is a Zeeland, Michigan-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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RDG – Ruttle Design Group is a branding company. Their team is located in Cincinnati, Ohio and focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Jordan, UT
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Founded in 2018, XL PR is a small West Jordan, Utah-based public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Established in 2019, SYNIMA Group is a small Fractional CMO Services company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and Southampton, England. Their team provides Fractional CMO Services and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Shopper Marketing Group is a Market Research company established in 2011. The team offers Market Research and Branding and is based in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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320 Creative Design is a graphic design company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They provide Graphic Design and Branding and were founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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C3 Communications, Inc. Is a social media marketing agency. Their small team of employees is located in San Diego, California. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Harrisburg, PA
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Cap Collective Video is a video production agency. They are headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and have small team. Their team focuses on Video Production and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Dark Horse PR is a PR agency. Their team is in Santa Monica, California. The agency offers Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Olympia, WA
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Gold Fox Design is an Olympia, Washington-based branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vincennes, IN
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Swank & Company Design LLC is a web design agency. Their team is based in Vincennes, Indiana and provides Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Truffl Branding Agency is a branding agency founded in 2013. The team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Vicarel Studios is a branding agency. Founded in 2015, the team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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Transmission is a branding firm based in Dallas, Texas and London, England. The team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Omobono Ltd, a midsize branding firm, is based in Cambridge, England and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dana Point, CA
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Branding By Context is a small Dana Point, California-based branding company. The team offers Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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FrogDog is a small branding agency and Marketing Strategy company. They focus on Branding and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1997.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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NORVELL JEFFERSON is an Advertising company. Their team is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Vancouver, Canada and focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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Launched in 2018, 86VZNS Design Co. Is a branding firm. The team provides Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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Located in Tucson, Arizona, Aaron Joel Underwood is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Packaging Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMarietta, GA
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Launched in 2018, Dear Darley is a branding company. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, the team focuses on Branding.
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$10,000+UndisclosedFreelancerMeridian, ID
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Brickma Strategic is a branding agency. In Meridian, Idaho, the team offers Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Mind Stitch is a branding company. They provide Branding and are in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Enso, a small branding firm, is located in Santa Monica, California. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lexington, MA
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Launched in 1990, White Rhino is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Danvers, MA
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Branding company Neal Advertising is based in Danvers, Massachusetts. They provide Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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In Boston, Massachusetts, Sleek Machine is an Advertising company. Launched in 2014, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Watertown, MA
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More Advertising is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy and are headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Davis Harrison Dion is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Branding firm Michael Walters Advertising was established in 1988. The team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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People Ideas & Culture (PIC) is a branding firm. They are located in New York, New York and Milan, Italy and have small team. They focus on Branding and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Established in 2006, Love and War, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Launchpad Advertising is a small branding agency headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Creaxion is an Advertising company. The Atlanta, Georgia-based company was established in 1998. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bethesda, MD
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In Bethesda, Maryland, August Lang & Husak is an Advertising company. Founded in 1992, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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MDB Communications is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and are in Washington, District of Columbia.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Small Screen Producer, a branding agency, is located in Houston, Texas. They offer Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Langrand & Company is an UX design agency. Founded in 2011, their team offers UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Storyboards Inc is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were founded in 1979. The firm is located in Santa Monica, California.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Underground* is an Advertising company. The small San Francisco, California-based team offers Advertising and Branding. The agency was established in 1995.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Younts Design Inc. Is a small branding company. Founded in 2013, the team offers Branding and Web 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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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39.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Annapolis, MD
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$25,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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38.9/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Littleton, CO
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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38.6/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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38.5/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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37.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Oakland, CA
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37.1/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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37.1/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Brevard, NC
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36.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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36.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 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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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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36.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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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 - 49Dallas, TX
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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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35.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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35.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 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.