Top Print Designers in the United States
From New York’s legendary publishing scene to Austin’s thriving creative studios, the United States is packed with print designers who turn ideas into eye-catching brochures, packaging, and signage. Clutch makes it easy to separate hype from proven talent.
Each agency listed here has been vetted through Clutch’s rigorous review process, which includes in-depth client interviews, verified project details, and an updated ratings system. Use our filters to sort firms by budget, industry focus, and location—whether you need a boutique studio in Portland or a large production partner near Chicago.
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List of the Top United States Print Design Companies
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignHeadquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Savvy Graphics, Inc. Is a small graphic design company and print design agency. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hayward, CA
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50% Print Design50% AdvertisingA.S.A.P. Printing & Promotions is an Advertising and print design agency. They are based in Hayward, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burlington, NC
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignInnovative Signs & Graphics is a graphic design agency and print design agency founded in 2010. Their team provides Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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50% Print Design50% AdvertisingRainbow Advertising Printing & Promotions is an Advertising and print design company. The Fort Worth, Texas-based company was launched in 1990. Their services include Advertising and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hayward, CA
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50% Print Design25% Advertising25% Graphic DesignPrint design company Paper and Ink Printing LLC is located in Hayward, California. Founded in 2001, the team provides Print Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Livermore, CA
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15% Print Design35% Logo35% Web Design +1 service15% Graphic DesignArts Unlimited, a Logo company, was established in 1977. The firm focuses on Logo and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Simi Valley, CA
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50% Print Design50% Web DesignSpectracolor is a print design company and web design company. Their small team is based in Simi Valley, California. Their team offers Print Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignPrecision Instant Printing is a small Los Angeles, California-based graphic design company and print design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenville, NC
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15% Print Design20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Development +3 services15% Email Marketing15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media MarketingHighClick Media, a small SEO company, is located in Greenville, North Carolina. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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50% Print Design50% Web DesignDBA Joes Graphics and Printing, a small print design agency and web design company, is in Los Angeles, California. The team provides Print Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Simi Valley, CA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignSBR signs is a graphic design agency and print design agency. They are based in Simi Valley, California and have small team. Their team provides Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lubbock, TX
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15% Print Design15% Branding15% Logo +4 services15% Product Design15% Video Production15% Web Design10% UX/UI DesignBranding agency Stallings Design is based in Lubbock, Texas. They specialize in Branding and Logo and were founded in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Somerville, MA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignCambridge Reprographics, a small graphic design agency and print design agency, is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts. Their services include Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignSikaz Printing is a small Los Angeles, California-based graphic design agency and print design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrenceville, GA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignGround Pounder Graphics is a small graphic design company and print design company. They focus on Graphic Design and Print Design and were founded in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Troy, MI
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignSignarama Detroit, a small graphic design agency and print design company, is located in Troy, Michigan. Their services include Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medford, OR
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15% Print Design15% Logo15% Pay Per Click +4 services15% Search Engine Optimization15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Design10% Corporate PhotographyGo Rogue Designs, a Logo company, was launched in 2019. The company focuses on Logo and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reno, NV
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignBased in Reno, Nevada, MidTown Printing is a graphic design agency and print design agency. Founded in 2015, the team offers Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reno, NV
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50% Print Design50% LogoDiscount Printing Company is a Logo and print design company. They are in Reno, Nevada and have small team. Their team focuses on Logo and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reno, NV
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignCabinet Ink is a small graphic design agency and print design agency based in Reno, Nevada. The team provides Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spokane Valley, WA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignTypeCraft Inc., a small graphic design company and print design company, is located in Spokane Valley, Washington. Their services include Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spokane, WA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignInstant Sign Factory is a graphic design company and print design company. Their small team is based in Spokane, Washington. Their team provides Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spokane, WA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignGrid Mark Signs is a small Spokane, Washington-based graphic design agency and print design agency. The team offers Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spokane, WA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignMojo Print Solutions is a graphic design agency and print design agency. They are headquartered in Spokane, Washington and have small team. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooksville, FL
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50% Print Design50% LogoUltra Graphics FL is a Logo and print design agency. Their small team is based in Brooksville, Florida. Their team specializes in Logo and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, GA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignXPress Printing and Design is a small Columbus, Georgia-based graphic design agency and print design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gainesville, GA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignSmall graphic design company and print design agency Gainesville Signs & Graphics, is headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Duluth, MN
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50% Print Design50% UX/UI DesignTitan 47 is an user experience design company and print design company. They provide UX/UI Design and Print Design and are headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, IL
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignFrye-Williamson Press, Inc. Is a graphic design agency and print design agency. Their small team is based in Springfield, Illinois. Their team provides Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomington, IL
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignHeadquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, CM Promotions, Inc is a small graphic design agency and print design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lee's Summit, MO
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50% Print Design50% Product DesignSmall print design company and Product Design company screen print kc, is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The team focuses on Print Design and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, MO
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50% Print Design50% BrandingSmall branding company and print design company Traders Printing & Design, is in Springfield, Missouri. Their services include Branding and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, MO
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50% Print Design50% LogoHeadquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Moore Printing Company, Inc. Is a small Logo and print design company. Their services include Logo and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Whitestone, NY
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50% Print Design50% Web DesignHeadquartered in Whitestone, New York, NY Graph X Corp. Is a print design agency and web design company. Founded in 2011, the team focuses on Print Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignSpectrum Printing & Marketing is a small Virginia Beach, Virginia-based graphic design agency and print design company. The team offers Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norfolk, VA
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50% Print Design50% Architectural Design3DXtremes LLC is an Architectural Design and print design agency. Founded in 2016, the team offers Architectural Design and Print Design. The agency is in Norfolk, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norfolk, VA
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50% Print Design50% Other Digital MarketingSmall Other Digital Marketing and print design company Minuteman Press Norfolk, is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. The team offers Other Digital Marketing and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignFrom Marz, VA is a small graphic design company and print design agency located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The team provides Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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50% Print Design50% Other Digital MarketingMinuteman Press VA Beach, a small Other Digital Marketing and print design company, is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Their services include Other Digital Marketing and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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15% Print Design20% Web Design20% Web Development +3 services15% Branding15% Search Engine Optimization15% Social Media MarketingBRADIENT, a web design company, is based in Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norfolk, VA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignPrince Ink is a small graphic design company and print design agency headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Suffolk, VA
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50% Print Design50% Marketing StrategySmall Marketing Strategy and print design agency Identity Marketing and Promotional, LLC, is located in Suffolk, Virginia. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norfolk, VA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignSmall graphic design agency and print design company TAG-INK, is located in Norfolk, Virginia. Their services include Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignFounded in 2014, M'Press, VA is a graphic design agency and print design agency. Based in Chesapeake, Virginia, the team specializes in Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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15% Print Design20% Branding15% Advertising +4 services15% Marketing Strategy15% Search Engine Optimization10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSmall branding agency Concentrics Communications, is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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50% Print Design50% Web DesignDesign Central Inc is a print design company and web design company launched in 1995. Based in Ellicott City, Maryland, the team specializes in Print Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Petersburg, VA
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50% Print Design50% Other DesignTopline Technology Solutions, an Other Design and print design agency, was launched in 1999. They provides Other Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignKEMP PRODUCTIONS INC is a graphic design company and print design agency launched in 1985. The small team specializes in Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murray, UT
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignJC Pro Design is a graphic design agency and print design agency. Launched in 2016, the agency is headquartered in Murray, Utah. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milford, DE
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50% Print Design50% Graphic DesignDivine Imaging LLC is a graphic design company and print design company. The small Milford, Delaware-based team offers Graphic Design and Print Design. The company was launched in 2010.
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List of the Top 15 United States Print Design Companies
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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37.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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31.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.4/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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35.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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35.7/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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36.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lawrence, KS
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35.4/40.017/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 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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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Tarrytown, NY
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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34/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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33.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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33.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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32.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Orange, NJ
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32.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Orlando, FL
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31.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews6.1/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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32.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Wichita, KS
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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25.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.6/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Buford, GA
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30.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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30.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Villa Park, IL
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31.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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31/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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31.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Roseburg, OR
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31/40.016.6/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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30.7/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cambridge, MA
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30.6/40.018/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Print Design90% Other
United States Print Design FAQs
Partnering with a domestic team removes language and shipping barriers, shortens turnaround times, and ensures compliance with U.S. labeling laws (FDA, FTC). Local print design agencies also maintain relationships with North American printers, giving you access to cost-effective press runs and specialty finishes—think foil stamping or eco-friendly inks—that might be hard to coordinate overseas.
According to verified pricing data on Clutch, most agencies charge project-based fees:
- Business cards and postcards: $500 – $1,500
- Multi-page brochures or catalogs: $2,000 – $7,000
- Full packaging systems: $5,000 – $25,000+
Hourly rates typically fall between $75 – $150, with top-tier studios in major cities commanding higher fees. Remember to budget separately for printing and specialty finishes.
American print designers work across a broad spectrum of industries and niches thanks to the country’s dynamic and expansive business landscape. You’ll often find specialists for markets like:
- Consumer packaged goods (food, beauty, CPG)
- Healthcare and pharmaceuticals (regulated labeling)
- Technology conferences and SaaS marketing
- Nonprofits and higher education (annual reports)
- Hospitality, retail, and events (menus, signage)
- Review portfolios for similar formats—packaging versus large-format signage require different expertise.
- Ask about pre-press capabilities such as color proofing, dieline creation, and print vendor coordination.
- Check Clutch reviews for communication and deadline reliability.
- Request a sample timeline outlining concept, revisions, and press checks.
- Compare printing partnerships—an agency with in-house or preferred printers may save you money.
Shortlisting the top two or three options isn’t easy. Navigate the market with ease by leveraging the directories, resources, and filters available on Clutch.
- Only digital work in their portfolio; few real-world print samples.
- Unwillingness to discuss paper stock, coatings, or CMYK vs. Pantone color accuracy.
- Vague estimates that exclude rounds of revisions or press checks.
- No clear hand-off for print-ready files or ownership rights.
- Limited knowledge of postal regulations if you’re mailing collateral.
America is home to many exceptional and trusted agencies. If you spot any of these red flags, take that as a sign to keep searching.
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