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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wichita, KS
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Insight Design is a branding agency. Established in 1993, the agency offers Branding and Logo.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Soloflight is a small branding firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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Founded in 2016, Food Gurus Hawaii is a Business Consulting company. The company focuses on Business Consulting and Branding.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Social Ape Marketing, a small public relations firm, is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Delaware, OH
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TJ CreaDev Solutions is a website development company based in Delaware, Ohio. They specialize in Web Development and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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First Ascent is a branding company. The Wilmington, Delaware-based firm focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Billings, MT
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Founded in 2006, Graphic Finesse LLC, a small branding company, is located in Billings, Montana. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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JAC Creative is a graphic design agency. Their small team is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wausau, WI
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Branding agency Big Fat Designs LLC was launched in 2001. The firm provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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Robot House is an Advertising company. Their team is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The agency specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Mercury Creative Group is a branding firm. Their small team is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, NE
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Branding firm Rival Design was established in 2017. Headquartered in Columbus, Nebraska, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Iowa City, IA
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Epiphany is a public relations company. The firm is located in Iowa City, Iowa. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Heart is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2013. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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Delin Design, an Advertising company, is located in Providence, Rhode Island. They offer Advertising and Branding and were founded in 1996.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Redding, CA
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Simple Healthcare Marketing is an Advertising company. Based in Redding, California, the agency focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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701 Creative LLC is a branding company. They are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Skokie, IL
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Launched in 2013, Pop Digital Marketing is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing and is based in Skokie, Illinois.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Canton, OH
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Lehman Design, LLC., a web design agency, was established in 2004. The team offers Web Design and Advertising and is based in Canton, Ohio and Canton, Ohio.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Liberty Lake, WA
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GrowIT Media is a branding company. Their team is based in Liberty Lake, Washington and focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Synergetic Media is a small branding company established in 2017. Their team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madison, WI
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M.O.D Media Productions is a branding company launched in 2015. The company offers Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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SMaac Digital Marketing, LLC, a branding firm, was launched in 2017. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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Brown Creative, a branding company, was established in 1999. The firm offers Branding and Graphic Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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V+R Digital Branding Agency, a branding agency, was established in 2015. The small team focuses on Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Syracuse, NY
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TangoSquared, an UX design agency, is based in Syracuse, New York. Founded in 2006, the team offers UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Charles, IL
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Symboliq Media, a branding agency, offer Branding and Web Design. They were established in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Davis Graphic Design, a branding agency, is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. They offer Branding and Graphic Design and were launched in 2005.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Pawtucket, RI
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Namra Consulting is a branding firm located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Branding firm Element 47, LLC was established in 2019. The small team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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The Rachel Greenhouse Strategic Marketing Agency, an Advertising company, was founded in 2004. They provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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LIVALTO is a web design agency. They are headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and their services include Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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EIC Agency (Tempe, Arizona) is a branding company. They offer Branding and Email Marketing and were founded in 2017. The company is located in Tempe, Arizona.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Patchogue, NY
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Ampersand Marketing is a small branding company founded in 2018. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Launched in 2017, Posture Media is a branding company. The agency offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Andover, KS
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Studio928, a small graphic design company, is headquartered in Andover, Kansas. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Advertising.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Seventh Scout is a branding agency located in Austin, Texas. They specialize in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Culver City, CA
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Advertising company The Bruxton Group was launched in 2013. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Branding company Fresh Coast Creative was founded in 2010. The agency specializes in Branding and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Launched in 2019, Bornate is a small user experience design agency. Their team provides UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Rafael, CA
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Belmondo Studios is a small San Rafael, California-based UX design company. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Video Production.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Spark Creative, a web design agency, was founded in 2011. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
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Simpatico Design Studio is a small branding company launched in 2005. Their team specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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In Salt Lake City, Utah, LoudBird Marketing is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Amesbury, MA
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See all 1 projects8 Waves Creative offers services in branding, target client analysis, email and phone campaigns, website design, SEO strategy, and pricing strategies. Overall feedback highlights their exceptional customer service, high-quality deliverables, and effective communication. Clients attribute significant business growth to their strategic planning and execution.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Erie, PA
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Fh group, a branding firm, offers Branding and Marketing Strategy. The company is based in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Social media marketing agency adPharos was established in 2006. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Suzanne Harrison, Web Design + Build is a web design company. The small Seattle, Washington-based team provides Web Design and Branding. The firm was established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hamilton, OH
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Located in Hamilton, Ohio, McCabe Media LLC is an Advertising company. Launched in 2011, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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TheAdSide is an Advertising company. Located in New York, New York, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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List of the Top 15 United States Branding Companies
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 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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37.1/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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37.1/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 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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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.