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+Undisclosed2 - 9North Bethesda, MD
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Social media marketing firm SWCreatives is in North Bethesda, Maryland. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cedar Park, TX
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Founded in 2021, Leilani K Design Studios is a branding company. Based in Courtenay, Canada and Cedar Park, Texas, the team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Bookkeeping Behance is a branding company. They are based in San Antonio, Texas and Dhaka, Bangladesh and have small team. They focus on Branding and Application Testing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Southampton, PA
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Kaizen Web Marketing is a web design agency based in Southampton, Pennsylvania. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerPortland, OR
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In Portland, Oregon, Rambler Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. They provide Marketing Strategy and Branding and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9South Jordan, UT
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The Limbo Studio is a branding company. The team is headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, and their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Donau Marketing LLC is a branding agency. Their team is in Charlotte, North Carolina and offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Niagara Falls, NY
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Based in Markham, Canada and Niagara Falls, New York, Triple Agent Digital Media Inc. Is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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TRUNK CREATIVE is a branding company. Their small team is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gainesville, FL
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Identity Projection, LLC is an Advertising company headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Gainesville, FL
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Yellowbook is an Advertising company. Launched in 1930, the company is headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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UN-BASIC is an Advertising company. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Owasso, OK
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Full Share Marketing is a Market Research company established in 2020. Their team provides Market Research and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Social Media Brand Increase is a Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Davenport, FL
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Based in Davenport, Florida, Modnapse is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Pelichet Production is a small branding company located in New York, New York. Their services include Branding and Video Production.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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SolvStat is a Fractional CMO Services company. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the firm was launched in 2023. Their services include Fractional CMO Services and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Castle Rock, CO
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Front Range Momentum is a branding agency established in 2025. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Earthling Digital is a web design agency. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, their small team offers Web Design and Graphic Design. The agency was founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Douglasville, GA
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Established in 2023, Cochran Films is a branding company. The agency offers Branding and Video Production.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Launched in 2005, Miami Funnel Labs is a graphic design company. The small team provides Graphic Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dagsboro, DE
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Based in Dagsboro, Delaware, salt & story is a small public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWest Haven, CT
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Asmith design is a small graphic design agency in West Haven, Connecticut. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greenacres, FL
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Based in Greenacres, Florida, 5th Element Marketing Group is a midsize SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEly, MN
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Launched in 2015, Wolvenwood Studio, LLC is a small Ely, Minnesota-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDarien, IL
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Go Live Creative is a graphic design company. They are located in Darien, Illinois. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Branding.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMedford, MA
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Web design agency Bright Eye Design provides Web Design and Branding. They were founded in 2021.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerCharleston, SC
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Harrison Croft Design is a branding agency. The firm is in Charleston, South Carolina. Their team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerGreenwich, CT
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Launched in 1994, Bob Devol Communications is a small Greenwich, Connecticut-based Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerGreenville, WI
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Southpaw Design Co is a small branding agency. Founded in 2018, the team specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Solomons, MD
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Drop Rock Marketing is a SEO agency. Headquartered in Solomons, Maryland, the agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Redwood City, CA
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Theoria Creative is a small graphic design agency located in Redwood City, California. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerKnoxville, TN
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Coy Kindred Consulting is a web design agency located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Thursday Creative is a web design company. The Chicago, Illinois-based team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn , NY
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Branding company Grow focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy. They were launched in 2004.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerNew York, NY
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Branding company Formetric offers Branding and UX/UI Design. They are based in New York, New York.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Seologicagency is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Decatur, GA
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Blue Light Labs is a small Decatur, Georgia-based e-commerce development firm. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Launched in 1998, Byte Studios, a small website development company, is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their team provides Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Orange Park, FL
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Motionbuzz Web Design and Marketing is a web design agency. The Orange Park, Florida-based company was established in 2000. Their team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fishers, IN
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Fusion Creative, a Digital Strategy company, focuses on Digital Strategy and Branding. The agency is based in Fishers, Indiana.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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TAMKO X is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Translation and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lititz, PA
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BURK Digital is a web design company launched in 2014. The small team provides Web Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Bay Laurel Solutions is a website development company headquartered in San Francisco, California. They provide Web Development and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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Omnes Creative Group, an Advertising company, was launched in 2014. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding and is in Tucson, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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HockeyGurl Designs LLC is a Tempe, Arizona-based branding company. They offer Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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Happy Planners is a small Long Beach, California-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Molex Media is a small Advertising company. Launched in 2014, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Saggio Alaska is an Advertising company founded in 2015. The small team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Established in 2016, BriteIdea Marketing Group, a small branding firm, is located in Austin, Texas. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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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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$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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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.