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.”
Clutch makes the search easy by collecting in-depth client reviews, verifying credentials, and ranking agencies based on real results. Explore studios from coast to coast—think New York’s branding powerhouses, Chicago’s CPG specialists, and San Francisco’s sustainable design innovators. Use Clutch filters to narrow firms by budget, industry, or preferred software, then compare portfolios side-by-side before you hire.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 25 projectsFishfinger Creative Agency is a specialized branding and packaging design company recognized for its modern and ahead-of-the-curve approach in creating brand identities, product packaging, and promotional packaging design. The agency has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients appreciating their high-quality deliverables, responsive project management, and ability to adapt to client needs. Notably, 100% of reviewers highlighted their impressive branding and design skills.
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Allie's Custom Designs is an Email Marketing company. The small Minneapolis, Minnesota-based team specializes in Email Marketing and Advertising. The agency was founded in 2008.
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Nathan Currin, a small branding company, is located in Clearwater, Florida. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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Headquartered in Hingham, Massachusetts, Edgewater Marketing is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Graphic Design.
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Prism Promotions, LLC. Is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado.
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360 Executives, LLC, a small Contract Manufacturing company, is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their services include Contract Manufacturing and Branding.
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Stylechilde is a Portland, Oregon-based web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Milford, CT
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Packaging Design company EKCS is headquartered in Milford, Connecticut and Buckinghamshire, England. The team provides Packaging Design and Graphic Design.
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Conran Design Group is a small branding company and Packaging Design company located in New York, New York and London, England. The team specializes in Branding and Packaging 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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36.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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34.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 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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$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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32.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 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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34.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Packaging Design70% Other -
$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
35% Packaging Design65% Other -
$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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32.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Packaging Design65% Other -
$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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$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
45% Packaging Design55% Other -
$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Reno, NV
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36.1/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Packaging Design85% Other -
$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
20% Packaging Design80% Other -
$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
10% Packaging Design90% Other -
$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
35% Packaging Design65% Other -
$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
10% Packaging Design90% Other -
$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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33/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Packaging Design75% Other -
$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
10% Packaging Design90% Other -
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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34/40.019/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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34.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Packaging Design85% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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35.1/40.017/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Packaging Design90% Other -
$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
40% Packaging Design60% Other -
$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
20% Packaging Design80% Other -
$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
15% Packaging Design85% 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.