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 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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$250,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Philadelphia, PA
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Publishing Bridge is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Bchord Brand Design is a branding company. They focus on Branding and Web Design and were founded in 2008.
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Agency is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Web Design and is located in Austin, Texas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Athens, GA
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Kaptiv8, a branding firm, focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm is located in Athens, Georgia.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49South Salt Lake, UT
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Camp4 Collective is a South Salt Lake, Utah-based video production agency. They specialize in Video Production and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2011.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Newton, MA
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StudioRd Design is a small Newton, Massachusetts-based branding firm. The team provides Branding and Product Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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Artemis Ward is a branding firm established in 2014. The team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Lippincott is a branding company. In New York, New York and San Francisco, California, the agency was established in 1943. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Branding firm MOGOLLON is based in Brooklyn, New York. They offer Branding and Graphic Design and were launched in 2004.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Tilted Chair is a small branding agency. Founded in 2010, the team offers Branding and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Deerfield Beach, FL
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Branding agency and PR firm TransMedia Group was established in 1981. The team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Hoboken, NJ
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Small branding firm LONSTERN, is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Morgan Chaney is a Packaging Design company founded in 1955. The small team focuses on Packaging Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Branding firm Sagon-Phior is in Los Angeles, California. Launched in 1987, the team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Wichita, KS
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Howerton+White is a Marketing Strategy company in Wichita, Kansas. They provide Marketing Strategy and Web Development and were founded in 2002.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Marina del Rey, CA
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Established in 2013, Elephant Creative Agency is a branding company and social media marketing agency. The company offers Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Northville, MI
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Based in Coimbatore, India and Northville, Michigan, AASHI SOFTWARES is a small branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Minnow is a small branding company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Durable Connect is a branding firm and Business Consulting company located in Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on Branding and Business Consulting.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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3 Pillars Co. Is an Event Management company. They provide Event Management and Branding and were launched in 2018.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Digital Strategy company Banker Creative is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Owen Jones, a branding firm, was established in 2002. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy and is located in Portland, Oregon.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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TRÜF, a branding firm and web design agency, is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. They provide Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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UNO Branding is a branding firm and Packaging Design company. Launched in 1999, the team offers Branding and Packaging Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Towson, MD
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Catalpha Advertising & Design is a Towson, Maryland-based Packaging Design company. They provide Packaging Design and Branding and were founded in 1986.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mystic, CT
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Stella + McCabe is a branding company. Launched in 2004, their team specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Small web design agency A+S Ideas Studio, is headquartered in Miami, Florida. The team provides Web Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlottesville, VA
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Brandscape is a branding company headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. They specialize in Branding and E-Commerce Development and were founded in 1993.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 9 projectsBear In The Hall is a branding and marketing agency that excels in brand strategy, corporate identity, and visual identity design. With a strong emphasis on brand development and communication, they have a proven track record of enhancing brand trust and consideration. Positive feedback accounts for nearly 100% of their reviews, highlighting their exceptional project management, attention to detail, and dedication to client success.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Commit is a branding agency headquartered in New York, New York. The team offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pflugerville, TX
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Branding & Beyond, a branding company, is located in Pflugerville, Texas. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Westlake, OH
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Awesome Otter, a branding firm, was founded in 2018. They offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9St. Charles, IL
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Detour Graphic Design, Inc. Is a branding company located in St. Charles, Illinois. They provide Branding and Advertising and were established in 1998.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Branding firm Gracie Thomas Consulting was launched in 2014. The small team provides Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Ramon, CA
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CDA Creative Digital Agency is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2017.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Buffalo, NY
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Located in Buffalo, New York, Quinlan is a branding company. The team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Small branding agency and web design company Creatix9, is in San Jose, California. The team offers Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Be Known For Something is a branding agency. Established in 2000, the agency is based in Jacksonville, Florida. Their team specializes in Branding and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Public Advertising Agency, a web design company, was established in 2004. The company offers Web Design and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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See all 1 projectsXtreme Design House offers comprehensive CRM system development, utilizing technologies such as AngularTS, C, and Python. The reviews highlight the firm's ability to deliver detailed and innovative solutions promptly, with a notable emphasis on independent problem-solving and effective communication. Clients consistently commend their professionalism and efficiency, with one project being completed significantly ahead of schedule.
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$50,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Located in New York, New York, Sullivan is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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Branding firm Writer Cosmos | WriterCosmos provides Branding and Advertising. They were launched in 2014.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Based in Chicago, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois, Xamtac Consulting is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hoboken, NJ
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Cultivo Studio is a branding company located in Hoboken, New Jersey. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Columbia, MD
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Pulp Agency is a small branding agency and web design company launched in 2016. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Stamford, CT
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Grimes & Co., a branding firm, is in Stamford, Connecticut. Launched in 2013, the team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9McKinney, TX
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Brand Beast, a branding firm, is based in McKinney, Texas. The team specializes in Branding and Packaging Design.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Milwaukie, OR
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Lambda Lion Group, a branding company, was founded in 2017. They specializes in Branding and Corporate Photography.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Branding agency Spyglass specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy. They were established in 2001.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Marlo marketing, a branding firm, was founded in 2004. The small team offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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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 - 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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39.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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38.9/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Littleton, CO
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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38.6/40.018.8/20 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 / 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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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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+$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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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+$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 - 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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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.