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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Branding firm Cornerstone Strategic Branding is located in New York, New York and São Paulo, Brazil. They specialize in Branding and were established in 1991.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Gertrude Inc. Is an Advertising and branding agency founded in 2005. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Launched in 2009, Set is a midsize branding agency and graphic design agency located in New York, New York. Their team offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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42West is a branding agency and public relations firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Launched in 2004, the team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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FRCH Design, a branding agency and graphic design company, was founded in 1968. The team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miami, FL
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FiveHundred Degrees Studio is an Advertising and branding agency. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were established in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chestnut Ridge, NY
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MC2 Experience is a midsize Chestnut Ridge, New York-based branding firm. Their services include Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Dallas, TX
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Advertising company Ackerman McQueen is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kalamazoo, MI
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Founded in 1981, Maxwell+Miller Brand Consulting & Creative is a branding agency. The team offers Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Traverse City, MI
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Knorr Marketing is a branding firm. Established in 1986, the company is headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan. Their team focuses on Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Brainbow is a small Los Angeles, California-based branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10,000+New York, NY
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Established in 1980, MDC Partners is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westport, CT
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King-Casey is a small Westport, Connecticut-based branding company. The team provides Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westport, CT
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Located in Westport, Connecticut, johnwaskidesignllc is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Branding company and video production agency Publicis Seattle was founded in 1998. Located in Seattle, Washington, the team provides Branding and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999West Valley City, UT
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OEC Graphics is a graphic design company in West Valley City, Utah. They provide Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Washington, DC
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Founded in 2005, Maga Design Group Inc. Is a branding agency and graphic design agency. The team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Louisville, KY
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Founded in 1992, HighNote is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Benenson Strategy Group is a branding firm and PR company founded in 2000. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Flowood, MS
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The Cirlot Agency is a branding agency. The midsize Flowood, Mississippi-based team provides Branding. The company was launched in 1984.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hiawatha, IA
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Presentations is a branding agency. They focus on Branding and were founded in 1997. The company is based in Hiawatha, Iowa.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cedar Rapids, IA
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Creative Gene is a small branding agency based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Their services include Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Des Moines, IA
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Cooper Smith & Company is a small branding company. They focus on Branding and were founded in 1993.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Ultra Creative, a branding firm, was established in 1987. The team offers Branding and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Jabber logic, a branding firm, was founded in 2011. The team provides Branding and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hopkins, MN
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Agency Underground is a branding company launched in 2013. Their services include Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Evology Creative is a branding company. They are headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and their services include Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Billings, MT
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Launched in 1969, Sanderson Stewart is a branding company. The agency provides Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rochester Hills, MI
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EEI Global is a branding agency and Event Marketing company. They provide Branding and Event Marketing and were founded in 1981.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Del Mar, CA
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See all 3 projectsLa Jolla Design Group - Out of Business was a branding and design company focused on corporate identity, brand development, and brand strategy. The feedback highlights their expertise in transforming client ideas into concise and modern brand identities. Their approach, described as "true wordsmiths," received 100% positive feedback, emphasizing the team's dedication to quality and congruency in their deliverables.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alexandria, MN
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Launched in 1980, Winning Edge Graphics is a branding company. Based in Alexandria, Minnesota, the team specializes in Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Moorestown, NJ
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Artcraft Promotional Concepts is a branding company. They are based in Moorestown, New Jersey, and their services include Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clifton, NJ
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Expect Advertising, Inc. Is a small branding agency in Clifton, New Jersey. The team provides Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Thebacyard Studio is a branding agency. Based in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company was founded in 2015. Their team focuses on Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Red Bank, NJ
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Based in Red Bank, New Jersey, Henderson Promos, LLC is a branding agency. Launched in 2013, the team provides Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Brunswick, NJ
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Founded in 1970, Falco Design, Inc. Is a branding firm. The team provides Branding and is headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shrewsbury, NJ
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Grass Roots Marketing Inc., a branding firm, was launched in 2007. They offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Flowood, MS
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DIG Creative Solutions is a midsize branding agency and Interior Design company. They focus on Branding and Interior Design and were launched in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Schererville, IN
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Headquartered in Schererville, Indiana, Mixdesign, Inc. Is a small branding company. The team specializes in Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minnetonka, MN
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W Creative is a branding company established in 2005. Their team offers Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Excelsior, MN
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Brandow Creative is a branding company located in Excelsior, Minnesota. The team specializes in Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Plymouth, MN
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Re-Tool Marketing is a branding firm established in 2011. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, the team focuses on Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, NJ
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Feury Image Group is a branding agency. They offer Branding and Graphic Design and are based in Newark, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9River Hills, WI
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Abacus Marketing LLC is a branding agency established in 1986. The team provides Branding and Product Design and is in River Hills, Wisconsin.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Appleton, WI
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Launched in 1991, Strategies, Ltd. Is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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Aerobranding is a branding agency. Their small team is in Birmingham, Alabama. Their services include Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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CSE Graphics, a branding agency, is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1992, the team focuses on Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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Branding firm Classic Printing & signs focuses on Branding. They were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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Electro marketing is a branding company. They focus on Branding and were established in 2008. The company is in Birmingham, Alabama.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49South Bend, IN
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Established in 1996, Site Enhancement Services is a branding company. Based in South Bend, Indiana, the team offers 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 - 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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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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38.6/40.018.8/20 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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37.8/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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 / 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 / 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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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sausalito, 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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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+$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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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.