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 32 projectsTakt is a branding and marketing agency that excels in brand strategy, corporate identity, and visual identity design. Across their reviews, 100% of clients praised Takt's professionalism and attention to detail in handling complex projects. Approximately 75% highlighted their ability to deliver on tight timelines, while 50% commended their pricing and value. Takt consistently received positive feedback for their effective project management and creative solutions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Plano, TX
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Small branding company Marketwave, is based in Plano, Texas. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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Prophet is a San Francisco, California-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 47 projectsQream is a branding and marketing agency specializing in brand identity development, visual identity design, and brand positioning. Across the reviews, 100% of clients praised Qream's creativity, responsiveness, and project management, noting their ability to deliver high-quality, cohesive brand strategies efficiently. Their work consistently meets and exceeds client expectations, with many highlighting their unique and engaging brand solutions.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 29 projectsXhilarate is a branding and marketing company specializing in brand identity development, corporate branding, and visual identity design. With an impressive 100% positive feedback from reviewers, Xhilarate is praised for its innovative brand strategy and exceptional project management. Clients often highlight their creative approach and ability to align with client needs, making them a trusted partner in brand development and strategy.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Joe Brottman Art is a branding agency. They offer Branding and Logo and were founded in 2012.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Stanwood, WA
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Madak is a web design company. Based in Stanwood, Washington, the company was established in 2016. Their team focuses on Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Cambridge, MA
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Nimblebot is a graphic design agency. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, their small team specializes in Graphic Design and Web Design. The agency was launched in 2010.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Red & Co. Is a small Portland, Oregon-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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Elevation, Ltd. Is a small Advertising company headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia and New York, New York. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Campbell Hall, NY
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BBG&G Advertising is a web design company launched in 1997. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mountain View, CA
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See all 11 projectsPurple Bunny is a branding and design agency specializing in brand strategy, visual identity design, and corporate branding. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with over 90% of reviewers praising its strategic thinking, creativity, and project management. Clients frequently highlight Purple Bunny’s ability to align brand identity with company values and goals, showcasing expertise in brand development and identity design.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fairfax, VA
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The Creative Cartel is a small Fairfax, Virginia-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Burr Ridge, IL
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Esrock is a Burr Ridge, Illinois-based branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Walled Lake, MI
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See all 1 projectsINBOUND | Creative Marketing Solutions offers comprehensive branding services, including logo design, brand development, website design, print media design, and social media strategy. Reviews highlight their successful project outcomes, effective use of communication tools, and impressive creative thinking, making them a valuable partner for branding and marketing initiatives.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9League City, TX
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Located in League City, Texas and Houston, Texas, Empire Creative is a Logo company. The team focuses on Logo and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Norwalk, CT
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HBX Branding is a small Packaging Design company. Founded in 1983, the team offers Packaging Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Founded in 2019, Wildforth Creative is a branding agency. The firm focuses on Branding and Graphic Design, and is small.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fishers, IN
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Established in 2019, Mojo Up Marketing + Media is a small branding firm located in Fishers, Indiana. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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See all 1 projectsFletcher Marketing PR is a comprehensive marketing firm that offers services such as market research, label design, website development, and digital marketing. The reviews highlight their effectiveness in increasing client visibility and sales, with 100% of reviewers expressing satisfaction with Fletcher's expertise and trustworthiness. The firm's team is noted for its flexibility, diverse skill sets, and seamless collaboration with clients.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Edmonds, WA
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Hummingbird Marketing Services, a SEO company, offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They were founded in 2015.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Launched in 2018, Goodbeast is a web design agency. The team offers Web Design and Web Development and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia and Portland, Oregon.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Des Moines, IA
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Idea Rocket Labs Website Design & Digital Marketing is a Des Moines, Iowa-based web design agency. They provide Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 1993, Lee Andrews Group is a public relations company. Their team offers Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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See all 5 projectsLogo Design Valley specializes in Brand Development, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, and Web and Social Media Design. Overall, clients have praised their professional, diligent, and communicative approach, noting their ability to deliver quality work on time. Long-term client relationships and trust in their team’s expertise are recurring themes in their reviews.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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CROING is a branding agency launched in 2015. Based in Los Angeles, California, the team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Established in 2021, Town Hall Agency is an Advertising company. Based in New York, New York, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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See all 1 projectsFOG Digital Marketing, LLC provides services in Branding, Marketing, and Website Development, specializing in brand development and corporate identity. Reviews highlight their effective communication, attention to detail, and ability to deliver projects on time, with clients expressing high satisfaction with the results, particularly in website and logo design.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Rafael, CA
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Advertising company Here Be Dragons is headquartered in San Rafael, California. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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Hydro., a branding firm, is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming. They provide Branding and Web Design and were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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DK Media is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based branding company. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2023.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Small branding agency Hyper Branding Co., is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Someoddpilot is a Chicago, Illinois-based branding company. The team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Littleton, CO
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Bluebird Branding is a branding company. Their small team of employees is based in Littleton, Colorado. Their team specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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See all 1 projectsGhost Note is a branding and marketing agency that specializes in brand identity development, logo design, and visual identity design. Overall, they have garnered positive feedback for their rebranding efforts and professional project management, although 20% of reviews noted areas for improvement, such as intellectual property diligence. The agency is recognized for its talented and diverse team, particularly within the corporate and nonprofit sectors.
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See all 1 projectsPRECISION STRATEGIES is a strategic marketing firm specializing in social media management, Google Ads, and strategic planning. Their services received mixed feedback, with strengths in organization and thorough data presentation but criticisms for lacking creativity in the campaigns. Approximately 70% of the feedback focuses on their detailed project management, while concerns about creative execution accounted for around 30%.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Boulder, CO
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In Boulder, Colorado, Walden Hyde is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montville, NJ
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Established in 2009, Paradigm Marketing and Design is a Marketing Strategy company. Headquartered in Montville, New Jersey, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Hyperakt is a Brooklyn, New York-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Houston, TX
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See all 4 projectsLeadOrigin offers a wide array of services including content writing, SEO, marketing automation, digital advertising, branding, and custom website development. Overall feedback highlights their effective communication, impressive problem-solving skills, and significant positive impact on lead conversion and customer acquisition. Clients consistently commend LeadOrigin's professionalism, thorough understanding of project goals, and ability to deliver substantial ROI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Founded in 2017, Saint Urbain is a branding company. The small team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Worthington, OH
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Nonfiction, a small branding agency, is based in Worthington, Ohio. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Odd Notion is a branding agency. Founded in 2019, the firm specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49La Verne, CA
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See all 1 projectsDIVISA is a digital branding and marketing firm specializing in brand identity development, logo design, and visual identity design. However, feedback from clients indicates a lack of successful project outcomes, with 100% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction due to unmet deliverables and inadequate communication. This indicates potential issues with their brand strategy execution and corporate identity services.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lexington, KY
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Code Cube Millennials is a branding firm established in 2018. In Lexington, Kentucky, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Shoreline, WA
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Inform Solutions, a branding firm, was established in 2016. The firm specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Westport, CT
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Branding company Grounded World was established in 2018. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy and is based in Westport, Connecticut.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Huntingdon Valley, PA
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Media Components - Digital Marketing Agency is a branding agency. The small Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania-based team provides Branding and Web Design. The agency was founded in 2001.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Mandeville, LA
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Established in 2012, Fridge is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Foster City, CA
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Branding company e-CorporateGifts focuses on Branding and Event Marketing. They were launched in 1998.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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Branding firm Nominee offers Branding and Logo. They are based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Mission Media is a branding firm. In Baltimore, Maryland, the team specializes in Branding and Web Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ellicott City, MD
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The Garden Creative is a video production company launched in 2012. The firm offers Video Production and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$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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$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 / hr2 - 9New 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 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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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+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Pacifica, CA
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Brevard, NC
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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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+$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 - 49Dallas, TX
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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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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.