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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gardnerville, NV
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Onyx Ocean Technologies, a small branding agency, is located in Gardnerville, Nevada. Their services include Branding and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Woodstock, GA
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Towne Lake SEO is a SEO agency founded in 2020. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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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+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Centralia, WA
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Eternia Digital Dojo, a web design agency, is headquartered in Centralia, Washington. The team specializes in Web Design and Branding.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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AGNY SERVICES LLC is a Commercial Printing company. Established in 2021, the team offers Commercial Printing and Commercial Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Wheaton, IL
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Ivor Andrew is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Wheaton, Illinois and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Santa Clarita, CA
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SEO agency NextClient was launched in 2000. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alpharetta, GA
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Founded in 1980, Convergent is a midsize branding company. Their team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerSurprise, AZ
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Founded in 2020, Tripass Design is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Logo.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerWashington, DC
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In Washington, District of Columbia, The District Brand Bar is a branding company. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWashington, DC
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North Coast Communications is a Washington, District of Columbia-based PR company. Founded in 2020, the team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerKlamath Falls, OR
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Market Your Business, a small SEO agency, is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerSanta Clara, CA
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Wildcard CMO, a branding agency, was founded in 2023. The small team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMadison, WI
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Leah Guha Creative LLC is a branding company founded in 2024. The small team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSan Diego, CA
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Mindsy is a small branding company headquartered in San Diego, California. The team provides Branding and Packaging Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerRedlands, CA
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Yucaipa Trailers is a small Product Marketing company. Founded in 1996, the team offers Product Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9West Winfield, NY
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Website Dino is a branding firm. The team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is based in West Winfield, New York.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerWest Allis, WI
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Launched in 2018, SJ IT LLC is a small web development firm. Their team provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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See all 2 projectsOKAD Agency is a creative studio helping B2B and B2C brands stand out, communicate clearly, and stay memorable. We specialize in web design, branding, content creation, and lead generation, blending
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerPhoenix, AZ
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D1GIT LLC is a small branding company. Launched in 2009, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSeattle, WA
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Anita Elder Design is a Seattle, Washington-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSt. Louis, MO
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Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Rod Rice Design is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+UndisclosedFreelancerAtlanta, GA
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Kilobyte Studios is a web design agency. The Atlanta, Georgia-based team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLexington, KY
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Janet Roy Graphic Design, LLC is a Lexington, Kentucky-based graphic design company. They focus on Graphic Design and Advertising and were launched in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSan Francisco, CA
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The Department is a branding agency. They are based in San Francisco, California and have small team. Their team offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMontgomery, VT
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Launched in 2014, Cairn Creative Media, a small Advertising company, is located in Montgomery, Vermont. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerHuntington Beach, CA
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Sonya Lee International is an Advertising company in Huntington Beach, California. The team focuses on Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPhiladelphia, PA
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PVRP Music Agency is an Event Marketing company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Launched in 2017, the team specializes in Event Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerCooper City, FL
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Headquartered in Cooper City, Florida, Nick Tuma: Branding, Website Design & SEO is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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ShapiroPR | Los Angeles Public Relations and Publicity Consulting Firm is a PR company. Located in Los Angeles, California, their team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerNampa, ID
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Launched in 2022, Juiced Traffic is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Branding and is based in Nampa, Idaho.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerFort Mill, SC
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Less Stress Design, a web design agency, was founded in 2017. The team offers Web Design and Branding and is headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSonoma, CA
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Britton Design, a Packaging Design company, was launched in 1990. The team specializes in Packaging Design and Branding.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerParsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Marium Digital is a branding agency. Their team is headquartered in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. The agency offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMonument, CO
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Lamplighter Web Design is a branding agency. Located in Monument, Colorado, the company specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Huntsville, AL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Vulpine is a social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising, and the company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mt. Juliet, TN
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Kristof Creative is a SEO company. Their team is in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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Founded in 2009, Hop & Jaunt is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Carlsbad, CA
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AE Design Co. Is a website development firm. Launched in 2012, the company is in Carlsbad, California. Their services include Web Development and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Marketing Strategy company The Imagination Factory was founded in 1985. The firm focuses on Marketing Strategy and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bentonville, AR
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Blue Zoo Creative is a Bentonville, Arkansas-based Marketing Strategy company. They offer Marketing Strategy and Graphic Design and were established in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beacon, NY
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Hudson Valley Public Relations is a Market Research company. They specialize in Market Research and Public Relations and were founded in 2011. The company is located in Beacon, New York.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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NASTY/CREATIVE is a PR firm. Their small team of employees is in Brooklyn, New York. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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In Raleigh, North Carolina, Ravie.co is a small Video Marketing company. The team specializes in Video Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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See all 1 projectsKomet Studios is a future-focused creative agency helping creators, entrepreneurs, and service-based businesses build premium brand ecosystems. We combine strategy, design, and automation to deliver
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Rantillo Design is a branding company. They are headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and have small team. They provide Branding and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newport, RI
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Yaldi Marketing is an Advertising company. Based in Newport, Rhode Island, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Cupola Creative is an Advertising company founded in 2019. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Ajaye Digital is a small branding agency launched in 2018. Their team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Launched in 2000, studio L. Visual communications is a print design company. Their team focuses on Print Design 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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$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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$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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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York City, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Oakland, CA
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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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$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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$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.