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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10% Packaging Design75% Branding15% Web DesignSee 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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Clients consistently praised Fishfinger Creative Agency for delivering high-quality work across various projects. One client noted that the agency's branding and graphic design services resulted in impressively received deliverables, leading to positive feedback from investors. Another highlighted the outstanding packaging design, stating it was the best they had ever seen. The overall sentiment reflects satisfaction with the agency's ability to understand client needs and produce exceptional results within agreed timelines, with no significant areas for improvement identified.-
Branding, Packaging & Label Design for Boba Beverage Seller
5.0 Aug 12, 2024Fishfinger Creative Agency seems ahead of the curve in creating branding and marketing. I think I had some confusion about the expected work product when the rough drafts were amazing and came with lots of add-ons and marketing assets. But I think I was expecting the opposite, where the rough drafts are supposed to be more 'rough' and minimal and then more comprehensive work is supposed to be put into the final draft.
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Branding & Graphic Design for B2B Technology Provider
5.0 May 6, 2022We presented the work of Fishfinger Creative to our board of investors, and they were really impressed and had nothing but positive feedback on their deliverables. They were great from a project management perspective, and they always delivered high-quality work on time.
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Packaging & Web Design for Frozen Food Company
5.0 Aug 26, 2021We have had ridiculous feedback on our packaging with some customers saying it is the best they have ever seen. The quality of their illustrations are fantastic and has given us a really distinctive look and feel.
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Branding for Healthcare Social Network
5.0 Apr 12, 2021The brand was accepted by all members of the exec team as a successful representation of the vision we had. They quality of their design work really stands out as fresh and original.
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Full Branding Services for Booking Company
5.0 Sep 16, 2020The work was brilliant. Their proposal came through very timely and was really well presented. The work never lacked in creativity or effort, we could tell a lot of work went into everything they put forward.
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0 of 1 reviews is 5 starsUnknown avg. project costRead 1 Recent ReviewReviewed 1 time in the past 6 months
Recent reviews for Fishfinger Creative Agency highlight strong client satisfaction, particularly regarding their branding and identity development services. Clients appreciate the agency's timely delivery, responsiveness, and commitment to exceeding project expectations. One client noted their impressive culture and creativity, stating they developed a brand that was well-loved. Overall, sentiment remains highly positive, with no significant areas for improvement identified in the feedback.Was this helpful?
2 of 2 Packaging Design reviews are 5 stars$10,000 – $49,000 avg. project costRead 2 ReviewsPackaging Design PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
Branding, Packaging & Label Design for Boba Beverage Seller
5.0 — Fishfinger Creative Agency provided branding and packaging design services for a boba beverage seller. The team was also responsible for creating bottle labels for the client's product. Read moreWas this helpful?
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100% Packaging DesignPackaging Design company Deluxe Packaging was established in 1982. Located in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, the team offers Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westminster, MA
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100% Packaging DesignSeaboard Folding Box is a Packaging Design company. The team provides Packaging Design and is in Westminster, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newburyport, MA
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100% Packaging DesignPackaging Design company Packaging Specialties was founded in 1989. The team specializes in Packaging Design and is located in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Attleboro, MA
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100% Packaging DesignAbbott-Action is a Packaging Design company. They are based in Attleboro, Massachusetts and have midsize team. Their team specializes in Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rapid City, SD
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100% Packaging DesignRAPID PACKAGING CO INC is a small Packaging Design company located in Rapid City, South Dakota. The team specializes in Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenfield, MA
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100% Packaging DesignThe JSB Group is a Packaging Design company. Located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the company was founded in 1997. Their services include Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southbridge, MA
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100% Packaging DesignNORESS Corporation is a Packaging Design company launched in 1987. The team focuses on Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Leominster, MA
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100% Packaging DesignEasypak, LLC is a small Leominster, Massachusetts-based Packaging Design company. The team offers Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Danvers, MA
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100% Packaging DesignHeadquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts, Friend Box Company is a small Packaging Design company. The team focuses on Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winooski, VT
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100% Packaging DesignClov is a Packaging Design company. The Winooski, Vermont-based firm was launched in 1983. Their services include Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerTownshend, VT
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100% Packaging DesignDuGrenier Handblown Glass Art Design, a Packaging Design company, was founded in 1980. Based in Townshend, Vermont, the team offers Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBoston, MA
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100% Packaging DesignBoston Packaging Co. Is a small Packaging Design company in Boston, Massachusetts. Their services include Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gardner, MA
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100% Packaging DesignNEWW Packaging and Display is a Packaging Design company. They are based in Gardner, Massachusetts and have small team. Their services include Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hampshire, IL
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60% Packaging Design40% Graphic DesignPackaging Design company TABB Design was launched in 1986. The team focuses on Packaging Design and Graphic Design and is located in Hampshire, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elgin, IL
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75% Packaging Design25% Print DesignPackaging Design company PACKAGING BY DESIGN is based in Elgin, Illinois. Established in 1983, the team offers Packaging Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sparks, NV
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100% Packaging DesignMomar Industries is a small Sparks, Nevada-based Packaging Design company. The team provides Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Framingham, MA
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100% Packaging DesignSourcentra is a Packaging Design company. The team focuses on Packaging Design, and the firm is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Salisbury, MA
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100% Packaging DesignPackaging Design company CDC Packaging Corporation is in Salisbury, Massachusetts. They provide Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Olathe, KS
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100% Packaging DesignKJB Packaging Solutions is a small Packaging Design company established in 2012. Their team focuses on Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kansas City, KS
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100% Packaging DesignFounded in 1977, Atlas Labels & Packaging is a Packaging Design company. The firm offers Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newtown, CT
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50% Packaging Design50% Graphic DesignCurtis Packaging is a midsize Newtown, Connecticut-based graphic design company and Packaging Design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Doral, FL
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50% Packaging Design30% Advertising20% Other MarketingFastkit is a midsize Packaging Design company. They specialize in Packaging Design and Advertising and were founded in 1986.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amelia Island, FL
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100% Packaging DesignGCB Solutions Inc, a Packaging Design company, provides Packaging Design. The company is located in Amelia Island, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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15% Packaging Design25% Digital Strategy20% Branding +2 services20% Content Marketing20% Market ResearchJT Mega is a Digital Strategy company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They offer Digital Strategy and Branding and were launched in 1976.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Jackson, MS
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50% Packaging Design50% Contract ManufacturingIn Jackson, Mississippi, Great Southern Industries, Inc. Is a Contract Manufacturing and Packaging Design company. They provide Contract Manufacturing and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Baltimore, MD
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100% Packaging DesignArnold Packaging is a Packaging Design company. The firm is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Their team offers Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Williamsport, MD
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50% Packaging Design50% Print DesignEstablished in 1995, PSI Group is a midsize Williamsport, Maryland-based Packaging Design and print design agency. Their team offers Packaging Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Linthicum Heights, MD
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100% Packaging DesignMacpack, LLC is a Packaging Design company. Based in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, their team focuses on Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cockeysville, MD
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100% Packaging DesignUniversal Packaging is a small Cockeysville, Maryland-based Packaging Design company. The team provides Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Frederick, MD
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100% Packaging DesignLaunched in 1984, Cannon Hill Logistics is a Packaging Design company. The team provides Packaging Design and is located in Frederick, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Baltimore, MD
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100% Packaging DesignBentley World Packaging Ltd, a Packaging Design company, is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. They focus on Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rosedale, MD
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100% Packaging DesignPackaging Design company Case Mason was established in 1974. The midsize team provides Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockville, MD
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100% Packaging DesignStephen Gould Mid-Atlantic Division, a small Packaging Design company, is in Rockville, Maryland. The team specializes in Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Minnetonka, MN
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15% Packaging Design20% Digital Strategy15% Branding +4 services15% IT Managed Services15% Social Media Marketing10% Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting10% Search Engine OptimizationCITIES Market Studios is a midsize Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Branding and were launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49York, PA
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100% Packaging DesignDelta Packaging, Inc is a small Packaging Design company established in 1986. Their team focuses on Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orland Park, IL
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100% Packaging DesignMax Packaging, Inc is a Packaging Design company. Founded in 2001, the team offers Packaging Design. The company is headquartered in Orland Park, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montclair, NJ
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100% Packaging DesignStudio No. 9 is a Packaging Design company. Their team is located in Montclair, New Jersey and specializes in Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10,000+Lombard, IL
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50% Packaging Design50% Print DesignDrake graphics group is a Packaging Design and print design agency established in 2015. The agency specializes in Packaging Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Syracuse, NY
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40% Packaging Design10% Branding10% Content Marketing +4 services10% ERP Consulting and SI10% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionPerigord Syracuse is a Packaging Design company launched in 1976. The team offers Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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50% Packaging Design50% Product DesignElegant Packaging is a Packaging Design and Product Design company. Their team is in Chicago, Illinois and offers Packaging Design and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Merton, WI
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100% Packaging DesignNew Day Packaging Products is a small Merton, Wisconsin-based Packaging Design company. The team provides Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fort Atkinson, WI
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100% Packaging DesignPackaging Design company Wisconsin Packaging Corp. Provides Packaging Design. They are located in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manitowoc, WI
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100% Packaging DesignTitan Packaging is a Packaging Design company. Their small team is headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Their team offers Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Prairie du Chien, WI
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100% Packaging DesignPrairie Industries, Inc. Is a midsize Packaging Design company located in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. The team offers Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melrose Park, IL
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100% Packaging DesignAlois Box Co is a Melrose Park, Illinois-based Packaging Design company. Established in 1953, the team specializes in Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Loves Park, IL
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100% Packaging DesignLaunched in 1986, Rock Valley Packaging, a small Packaging Design company, is in Loves Park, Illinois. Their team offers Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lisle, IL
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100% Packaging DesignJJJ PACKAGING is a Packaging Design company launched in 2019. In Lisle, Illinois, the team specializes in Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roselle, IL
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100% Packaging DesignFlexaco Inc is a Packaging Design company launched in 1981. The company offers Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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15% Packaging Design15% Fulfillment15% Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting +4 services15% Rail Freight15% Trucking15% Warehousing & Distribution10% BrandingInternational Packaging Incorporated is a midsize Packaging Design company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Packaging Design and Fulfillment.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Elk Grove Village, IL
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15% Packaging Design15% Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting10% Air Freight +6 services10% Fulfillment10% Ocean Freight10% Procurement Support10% Supply Chain Management10% Trucking10% Warehousing & DistributionBasic Crating & Packaging Inc. Is a Packaging Design company. The Elk Grove Village, Illinois-based team focuses on Packaging Design and Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting.
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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+Undisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 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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$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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35.1/40.016.4/20 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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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35.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 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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$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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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.
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