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 49 projectsStarfish is a versatile branding and marketing agency specializing in brand strategy, identity development, and visual identity design. Across their reviews, 100% of clients praised their strategic expertise and capacity to deliver timely, high-quality branding solutions. Clients consistently highlighted their exceptional project management and collaborative nature, with 70% of reviews noting their ability to adapt and respond to client needs effectively.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerDenver, CO
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C. Change Consulting is a Denver, Colorado-based Marketing Strategy company. They offer Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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Hello Paulina is a branding firm based in Citrus Heights, California. They specialize in Branding and Market Research and were launched in 2022.
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$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.
$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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Launched in 2018, THE WAY HOME PRODUCTIONS , a small Advertising company, is based in Ellicott City, Maryland. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Established in 2010, collektiv is an Advertising company. The firm specializes in Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Branding firm Simple Media was established in 2025. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerOak Park, IL
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Hire Henri, a Product Design company, was launched in 2010. The team specializes in Product Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSan Diego, CA
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Launched in 2018, Emily Makarainen Design is a small branding firm in San Diego, California. Their team offers Branding and Logo.
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$5,000+UndisclosedFreelancerBoston, MA
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Boston Graphic Design Studio LLC, a branding agency and web design company, was launched in 2016. The team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerGreensboro, NC
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Founded in 2012, M.Michelle Creative LLC is a small Greensboro, North Carolina-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Video Production.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerHuntersville, NC
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Branding firm Bullhearted Branding Co was established in 2020. The company specializes in Branding and Packaging Design, and is small.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Bonfire Labs is a video production company founded in 1991. In San Francisco, California, the team focuses on Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Brandnative is a Denver, Colorado-based web design company. Established in 2013, the team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Web design agency PixelSpoke was launched in 2003. The agency provides Web Design and Web Development, and is small.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Rains | Birchard Marketing is a web design company. Their small team is in Portland, Oregon and offers Web Design and Marketing Strategy. The agency was founded in 1987.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Advertising company Double Diamond Marketing + Communications specializes in Advertising and Branding. They were founded in 1997.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Small Advertising company Delevante Creative, is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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MEPR Agency is an Advertising company launched in 2006. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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House of Current is an Advertising company. Established in 2011, the company is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Founded in 2001, Cultural Sponge is a web design agency. In Phoenix, Arizona, the team specializes in Web Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Detroit, MI
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The Work Department is a web design agency. They are in Detroit, Michigan. Their team provides Web Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Northville, MI
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Graphic Visions is a small branding agency. Launched in 1986, the team offers Branding and Logo.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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The Ad Agency is an Advertising company. The firm is in Washington, District of Columbia. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Zulu Creative is a branding company. The Houston, Texas-based firm was established in 2006. Their team provides Branding and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Texas City, TX
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Launched in 2013, Falcontail Web Design is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Advertising company OAK Interactive was founded in 2007. Located in Houston, Texas and Bogotá, Colombia, the team offers Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, TX
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John Manlove is a branding agency. They are located in Pasadena, Texas and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Logo.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Kirkland, WA
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Chatter Creative is a small Kirkland, Washington-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Square Tomato LLC is a small Advertising company located in Seattle, Washington. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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The Great Society is a small Portland, Oregon-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lake Oswego, OR
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Fort West is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Salem, OR
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OMAC Advertising, an Advertising company, was established in 1980. The company provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Heresy Advertising, a branding agency, was launched in 2010. Located in Austin, Texas, the team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Quicklight Media is a small Advertising company launched in 2012. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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The MOD Studio is an Advertising company. The Austin, Texas-based company was established in 2007. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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WireFuseMedia, LLC. Is an user experience agency. The Austin, Texas-based company was established in 2008. Their team specializes in UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Addison, TX
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Founded in 2004, Ad Circus is an Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Addison, TX
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Launched in 1986, ah&b is an Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Richardson, TX
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Briley Design Group is an Advertising company. They are in Richardson, Texas, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9West Chester, PA
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Rhoads Creative is a branding agency launched in 1992. The small team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Addison, TX
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In Addison, Texas, Ad Cetera is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Erich & Kallman LLC is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2016, and their services include Advertising and Video Production.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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You Squared Media is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Houston, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Memphis, TN
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Tactical Magic is a branding agency. The Memphis, Tennessee-based firm was launched in 2001. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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Hip Brand Group is an Advertising company. The firm is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Little Rock, AR
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Launched in 2003, Mass Enthusiasm, a small Advertising company, is in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Rock My Image, an Advertising company, was established in 2012. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Based in Orlando, Florida, Xcellimark is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Elephant Ear is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2014, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wayzata, MN
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Small Business Mavericks, Inc. Is a Wayzata, Minnesota-based Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2005.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Launched in 2007, Create 180 Design, a small Advertising company, is based in Orlando, Florida. Their team provides 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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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Littleton, CO
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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38.8/40.019/20 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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$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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38.5/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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 / 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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$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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$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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$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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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.