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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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JNL Graphic Design is a graphic design agency. The Chicago, Illinois-based agency was launched in 1992. Their services include Graphic Design and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Located in Omaha, Nebraska, EG Integrated is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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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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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Branding agency Moniker, Inc. Is based in San Francisco, California. They offer Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pittsford, NY
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Persuasive Communications is a branding firm. They are in Pittsford, New York. Their team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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JWD Creative is a small Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were established in 1994.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Farm Design is a branding company. The Pasadena, California-based firm was launched in 2000. Their team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Comstock Studios is a branding agency. They are in Glendale, California and have small team. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Griffin & Associates is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Framingham, MA
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MediaBoss, a video production company, is based in Framingham, Massachusetts. Launched in 2008, the team provides Video Production and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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McKee Wallwork + Co, an Advertising company, focuses on Advertising and Branding. The firm is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Trending Up Strategy is a small Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Based in Miami, Florida, Supermarket Creative is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Agency 21 Consulting is a branding company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Located in San Diego, California, TM5150 is an user experience agency. They focus on UX/UI Design and Branding and were launched in 2002.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richardson, TX
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Founded in 2006, RevelUnited is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Bright Fox Agency is an Advertising company established in 2013. The small team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, MI
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Driven Communications is a small Birmingham, Michigan-based branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Memphis, TN
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Hemline is a Memphis, Tennessee-based Advertising company. Launched in 2005, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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DesignRoom Creative is a branding company. They were launched in 1990, and their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Casey Altman Design is a branding company. In New York, New York, their team offers Branding and Corporate Photography.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sebastopol, CA
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In Sebastopol, California and Santa Cruz, California, 1stWave Interactive is a branding company. Founded in 2010, the team specializes in Branding and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Conshohocken, PA
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15 Minutes Inc is an Advertising company founded in 1987. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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In Boston, Massachusetts, Clearwater Branding is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Launched in 2012, Hoppel Design is a small Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Open Book Communications, LLC, a branding company, was launched in 2013. The team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Maskar Design is a branding company launched in 1988. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the team offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami Beach, FL
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Advertising company Ecodesignmiamibeach was established in 1993. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Founded in 2014, Digital Wheelhouse is a small Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beverly Hills, CA
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EKC PR is a public relations agency. The small Beverly Hills, California-based team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising. The firm was established in 1990.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Elle Communications is a small public relations agency in Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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JC Creative is a small branding company launched in 2015. Their team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Catalyst Group Marketing, a branding agency, is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 2010, the team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 1985, Jeffrey Alec Communications is a Packaging Design company. Their services include Packaging Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Public NYC is a New York, New York-based branding agency. Established in 2007, the team specializes in Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, FYI-ADVERTISING, INC. Is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Thirst, a graphic design agency, is in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1988, the team focuses on Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntsville, AL
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Mac Global Marketing, Inc is an Advertising company. The team is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Based in Watertown, Connecticut, Media Infocus, LLC. Is a video production company. Their services include Video Production and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Lemonade PR is a Louisville, Kentucky-based public relations company. Launched in 2017, the team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Northbound Studio, a branding agency, was launched in 2015. The firm offers Branding and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Myers Design Group, a small branding firm, is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Iowa City, IA
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Branding firm Creative Mellen is in Iowa City, Iowa. They provide Branding and Packaging Design and were founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ann Arbor, MI
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PWB Marketing Communications, a branding agency, is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1973.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Rockskip is a branding agency. Based in Chicago, Illinois, their team provides Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Branding agency Amaniac Design was launched in 2008. The agency specializes in Branding and Logo, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Versal Studio is a branding agency. The Miami, Florida-based team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Small branding agency Mixed Media Collective, is headquartered in Miami, Florida. The team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boulder, CO
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Mighty Fudge Studios is a branding agency. They were established in 1999 and specialize in Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Collins, CO
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Linden Marketing is a branding agency. In Fort Collins, Colorado, the team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jackson, MI
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Launched in 1980, RJ Michaels is an Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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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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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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39.4/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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39.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.5/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.