Top Packaging Designers in the United States
Great packaging turns casual browsers into loyal customers. Whether you’re launching a new snack line or refreshing a legacy cosmetics brand, the right U.S. packaging designer can elevate your product from “good” to “gotta-have.”
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See all 24 projectsFishfinger Creative Agency is a specialized company focusing on branding and packaging design services, including product and brand packaging, with a modern and innovative approach. Reviews highlight their accommodating project management and ability to deliver high-quality work on time. Approximately 100% of clients found their branding expertise impressive, though some suggested clearer communication on deliverables.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodside, NY
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Established in 2013, Red Storm Graphics is a small graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Located in New York, New York, Communal Creative is a small graphic design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 1985, Jeffrey Alec Communications is a Packaging Design company. Their services include Packaging Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Established in 2004, Proforma Distinctive Marketing is a small Packaging Design company. Their services include Packaging Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Yorba Linda, CA
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Founded in 2001, aNEW designs, a small graphic design company, is located in Yorba Linda, California. Their services include Graphic Design and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Hartford, CT
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The Perfect Promotion is a graphic design agency. Established in 1995, their team focuses on Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Smart Set is a Logo company. They focus on Logo and Packaging Design and were founded in 1986.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Pleasant, SC
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Gil Shuler Graphic Design is a small Mount Pleasant, South Carolina-based graphic design agency. The team offers Graphic Design and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Founded in 2012, Dinng is a small graphic design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Athens, GA
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Snowden Tatarski is a small Athens, Georgia-based Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Ravenink Printing, a print design company, is based in Anchorage, Alaska. The team provides Print Design and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Rosa, CA
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Sunnyside Creative Co. Is a graphic design company. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Packaging Design, and the company is based in Santa Rosa, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Founded in 1997, SignIt Omaha is a small graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Headquartered in New York, New York, Pause for Thought is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Newfire Creations is a graphic design company. They are based in Boise, Idaho, and their services include Graphic Design and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Packaging Design company ZiO Design Studio was established in 2016. The team focuses on Packaging Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brown Deer, WI
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Launched in 1989, Modus Design, Incorporated is a branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Racine, WI
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Boxhead Design is a small Packaging Design company in Racine, Wisconsin. Their services include Packaging Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Culver Brand Design, a graphic design agency, was launched in 1988. The small team specializes in Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake in the Hills, IL
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F3 Studios Photography and Design, a graphic design company, was launched in 1994. They focuses on Graphic Design and Logo.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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DeZinnia is a Packaging Design company. Established in 1997, the firm specializes in Packaging Design and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 2 projectsMOLOT is a rendering company specializing in creating high-quality, photorealistic 3D renderings and animations for modular construction and architectural designs. Their reviews highlight a strong foundation in architecture, with 100% of clients praising their technical fluency and project management skills. While 100% of reviews were positive, some noted challenges with time zone differences when working internationally.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Schaumburg, IL
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Founded in 2024, Premier Packaging Boxes is a small Packaging Design company. Their team specializes in Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNew York, NY
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The Cone Sleeve is a small Packaging Design company located in New York, New York. The team provides Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boulder, CO
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Custom Box Packagings (Packaging Junction) is a Packaging Design company. They are located in Boulder, Colorado and have small team of experts. Their services include Packaging Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Mucca, a branding company, was founded in 1999. The agency focuses on Branding and Market Research.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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BooneOakley is a small branding agency based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team offers Branding and Packaging Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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Web design company Fisher Design was established in 1958. The team focuses on Web Design and Packaging Design and is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Monterey Park, CA
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Small Advertising company Cobalt C Creative, is based in Monterey Park, California. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Torrance, CA
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Launched in 1980, SooHoo Designers is an Advertising company. The company provides Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Napa, CA
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Headquartered in Napa, California, CF Napa Brand Design is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Market Research company Fusion Hill provides Market Research and Branding. They were established in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Arlington Heights, IL
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Stone Soup 3 Creative is a graphic design company. The Arlington Heights, Illinois-based company was launched in 2009. Their services include Graphic Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Established in 1985, Vista Graphic Communications is a graphic design agency. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Schaumburg, IL
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Alliance Creative Group Inc is an Event Marketing company. The Schaumburg, Illinois-based company specializes in Event Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Founded in 1985, Finished Art, Inc. Is an Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Surge Creates is a graphic design company. Launched in 2001, their team provides Graphic Design and Print Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 4 projectsSprak Design offers web design, branding, content marketing, and UX design services, catering to various industries including IT, HR, education, and retail. The reviews consistently highlight Sprak Design’s professionalism, efficiency, creativity, and ability to meet deadlines. Clients appreciate the company’s systematic project management, strong communication, and the impressive outcomes of their projects.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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See all 1 projectsdeagency provides comprehensive branding services, including creating brand images, logos, colors, social media presets, and guidelines. Clients commend deagency for its personable customer service, timely delivery, and ability to align with the client's vision and values, often exceeding expectations. Overall, deagency is praised for the value they offer and the positive impact on clients’ businesses.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ashburn, VA
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See all 1 projectsSanctumcloud System Private Limited is at the forefront of digital innovation, dedicated to empowering businesses to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our mission is to provide
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Elmwood is a branding firm established in 1977. Their team focuses on Branding and Packaging Design.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bentonville, AR
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Sun Branding is a Packaging Design company. They were launched in 1925, and their services include Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Zero Studios` is a Packaging Design company located in New York, New York. The team specializes in Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Somerville, MA
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Cyr Creative is a Packaging Design company. Their team is located in Somerville, Massachusetts. The agency focuses on Packaging Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Hornall Anderson is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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Founded in 2007, Drumroll is a midsize branding company in Austin, Texas and New Delhi, India. Their team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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DocuMart is a midsize graphic design agency. Founded in 1963, the team focuses on Graphic Design and Print Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Established in 1921, Weber Shandwick Scotland is a large New York, New York-based public relations firm. Their team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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User experience design agency Ziba Design specializes in UX/UI Design and Branding. They were founded in 1984.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ames, IA
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Sigler is a print design agency. In Ames, Iowa, the team offers Print Design and Web Design.
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List of the Top 15 United States Packaging Design Companies
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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36.8/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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34.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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34/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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34.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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39.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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35.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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31.5/40.017/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Coeur d'Alene, ID
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34/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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33.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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31.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Reno, NV
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36.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9brooklyn, NY
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northampton, MA
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34.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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36.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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33.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Petaluma, CA
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32.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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35.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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34.6/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Draper, UT
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35.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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35.1/40.017/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lawrence, KS
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35.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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29.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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33.4/40.017/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Gilbert, AZ
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33.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Packaging Design50% Other
United States Packaging Design FAQs
Working with a domestic team means fewer late-night calls, faster shipping of print proofs, and an innate understanding of U.S. regulations—from FDA nutrition labeling to California’s Prop 65. Local agencies also have longstanding relationships with American printers, material suppliers, and retail buyers, which can streamline production and distribution.
If your product targets niche audiences—say, Midwestern craft beer drinkers or West Coast wellness shoppers—a stateside collaborator can tap regional trends and consumer insights more effectively than an overseas counterpart.
Budgets vary widely based on several variables, but most Clutch-listed U.S. studios charge:
- $100 – $200 per hour for senior-level design work
- $5,000 – $15,000 for a single SKU refresh
- $20,000 – $60,000+ for full product line development, including brand strategy, dielines, and production oversight
Factors that raise costs include complex structural engineering, specialty finishes (foils, embossing), and extensive consumer testing. Always request an itemized proposal so you can see where each dollar goes.
America’s packaging designers support nearly every sector, but common specialties include:
- Consumer packaged goods (snacks, beverages, household items)
- Health & beauty (skincare, supplements, personal care)
- Food & beverage startups using direct-to-consumer channels
- Cannabis and CBD, especially in states with legal markets
- Industrial and B2B packaging for electronics and hardware
You’ll also find niche agencies devoted to wine & spirits, pet products, or eco-friendly materials.
- Define your goals—i.e., refresh vs. ground-up branding, number of SKUs, sustainability requirements.
- Review portfolios for similar category experience and print production quality.
- Check Clutch reviews for client satisfaction on communication, timeliness, and ROI.
- Ask about their prototyping process—3D renders, mock-ups, small-batch print runs.
- Confirm they understand U.S. labeling laws that apply to your product type.
Navigating the market can be overwhelming at first. Make sure to leverage the resources and filters available on Clutch to guide your search.
Spotting red flags early can be the difference between headaches and excellent results. Be cautious if a firm checks any of these traits:
- Promises shelf placement or sales guarantees—designers influence but don’t control distribution.
- Lacks print-ready dieline experience, relying solely on digital mock-ups.
- Can’t explain compliance for your industry (e.g., FDA, USDA, CPSC).
- Outsources all creative overseas without clear quality controls.
- Provides vague pricing with “TBD” line items that can balloon later.