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:
• Branding Agencies in Los Angeles
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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 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Founded in 2017, Upward Haus is a graphic design company. The company specializes in Graphic Design and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grimes, IA
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Avidity Creative is a small branding agency. Established in 2013, the team focuses on Branding and Logo.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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RealWorld Marketing is a small Scottsdale, Arizona-based media planning and buying company. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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A7D Creative Group Inc. Is a branding company. Founded in 2008, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California. Their team provides Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Mance Creative is a branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Web Design, and the firm is in San Diego, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Paradeigm is a Logo company. They are located in San Diego, California, and their services include Logo and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boulder, CO
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Dallas Barber Productions is a video production company. They are headquartered in Boulder, Colorado and have small team. Their services include Video Production and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stevenson Ranch, CA
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Paula Nichols Design is a branding agency. Their small team of employees is in Stevenson Ranch, California. Their team focuses on Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Hollywood, CA
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Verge Collective, a branding firm, focus on Branding and Digital Strategy. They were launched in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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QuenchCo is a small San Diego, California-based Packaging Design company. The team offers Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Media planning & buying company Initiative was founded in 1975. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Branding and is in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aurora, IL
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Romano Marketing & Design, a graphic design agency, was launched in 2013. They provides Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aurora, IL
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Located in Aurora, Illinois, Olive Tree Works Inc. Is a small graphic design agency. The team offers Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrence, KS
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Established in 1970, Bob Treanor Design Group is a small Lawrence, Kansas-based graphic design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Graphic design agency GoodTime Design was launched in 2006. The firm specializes in Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Helotes, TX
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McGuire Design is a Logo company launched in 1997. The company provides Logo and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Small graphic design company Fyre Trine, is in San Diego, California. The team offers Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wantagh, NY
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Headquartered in Wantagh, New York, Precision Design is a small Logo company. Their services include Logo and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Designter is a small branding company founded in 2006. Their services include Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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ImplictedMEDIA is a small Advertising company launched in 2000. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 1999, Marc Francoeur Design, a small graphic design company, is in Los Angeles, California. Their team provides Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hartford, CT
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Headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, Aquastone Graphic Arts & Print is a graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palm Springs, CA
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Launched in 1973, PMA Advertising, Inc. Is a Packaging Design company. Their services include Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Small Marketing Strategy company Xpand Creative Labs, is based in Miami, Florida. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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CLUB is a branding company. Their small team is based in Los Angeles, California. Their team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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AARON DAVIS | CREATIVE is a graphic design company. Their small team is located in Santa Monica, California. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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SOLID Agency is a PR agency. Their team is in Charlotte, North Carolina. The agency offers Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 2001, Mage Design is a small Product Design company. Their services include Product Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Saturday Studio is a Packaging Design company based in Charleston, South Carolina. Their services include Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Miami, FL
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Isa Design is a small North Miami, Florida-based Logo company. Their services include Logo and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Located in Miami, Florida, esbg design is a small Packaging Design company. The team provides Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elkins, WV
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Ajuga, Inc. Is an Elkins, West Virginia-based Market Research company. The team offers Market Research and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newton, MA
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Graphic design company VisualRail was launched in 2016. The firm specializes in Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manhattan Beach, CA
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UNYTD, a small branding firm, is headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California. Their services include Branding and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Based in Los Angeles, California, JBBD is a small graphic design agency. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carpentersville, IL
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ICE Factor is an Event Marketing company. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy, and the agency is in Carpentersville, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Draper, UT
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Based in Draper, Utah, Craft is a small Product Design company. The team specializes in Product Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Riverton, UT
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Gravitate Creative is a Logo company. They focus on Logo and Branding and were established in 2009. The company is in Riverton, Utah.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Park City, UT
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Panic Button Media is a small Park City, Utah-based public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bellingham, WA
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Small branding company FLIR CREATIVE, is located in Bellingham, Washington. The team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Great Falls, MT
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Lady Moxie Design, a graphic design agency, is headquartered in Great Falls, Montana. They focus on Graphic Design and Branding and were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Missoula, MT
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High Mountain Creative is a small Missoula, Montana-based graphic design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Sarah Blakely Design is a Packaging Design company. They are based in Salt Lake City, Utah and have small team. Their services include Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodcliff Lake, NJ
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Maximum Exposure PR is a small PR company located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lee, FL
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Cuoco Black is an Interior Design company. They are headquartered in Lee, Florida and have small team of experts. Their services include Interior Design and Lighting Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atco, NJ
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{Lolio GD} is a small Atco, New Jersey-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Diamond Philips is an Architectural Design company. Their small team is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their services include Architectural Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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IGraphi is a branding company. Their small team is located in Washington, District of Columbia. Their team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Middlebury, VT
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Small graphic design agency The Image Farm, is based in Middlebury, Vermont. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VT
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Toth Design + Co LLC, a small Packaging Design company, is in Richmond, Vermont. The team provides Packaging 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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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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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$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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38.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.7/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 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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$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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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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37.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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+$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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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.