YOUR
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BRANDING +
DESIGN STUDIO
It’s frustrating when your brand doesn’t feel right…
You’re tired of not standing out and spinning your wheels without real progress.
That’s where Gem City Creative comes in.
We start with strategy to make sure your visuals mean something — to you, and to your audience. Let's figure out the right level of help you need to get there.
Hear about Gisele’s experience working with Gem City Creative
“If I could recommend anyone to help you build your brand and someone who's going to be there in the long run to grow with you, it would be Gem City Creative”
- Gisele Littrell,
Tipsy Bean Cafe | Undercover Billionaire
CUSTOM CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR BRANDS OF EVERY SIZE.
I’M WANTING TO…
Get clear guidance and next steps.
Work side-by-side with branding experts.
Hand off my vision for full execution.
🚀 Let Us Handle Your Brand Development Start to Finish
🚀 Signage
Get a customized bundle of creative services aligned with your specific goals — included in every plan.
💎 CADET PLAN
Get clear guidance and next steps
What’s included:
🚀 Brand Strategy Session: A focused, 1:1 session to define your brand’s positioning, voice, and direction — so you know exactly where you’re headed.
🚀 Smart Design That Delivers: A curated bundle of creative services tailored to your goals — from logo design to brand visuals — built to make immediate impact.
🚀 Personalized Support: Get expert guidance throughout the month to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
The Cadet Plan is perfect for:
Entrepreneurs ready to kickstart their brand
Small business owners looking for focused, strategic direction
Startups in need of a solid brand foundation
Solopreneurs or side hustlers launching their brand into the market
Your Creative Toolkit
This is a curated bundle pulled from our complete suite of creative services — thoughtfully selected to match your goals.
Looking for more? Our VIP Plan unlocks full access to everything we offer.
$2,495
FOR ONE MONTH
Need help choosing a plan?
📣 What Others Are Saying
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![Megan Demarco, Remax]()
Highly impressed with thieir professionalism, efficiency and the quality product they delivered. Will definitely be using their design services in the future!
Megan Demarco, ReMax
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![Case Lucas-Szumigala, Click Pragmatics]()
"Chris's ability to bring to life my jumbled ideas in a creative and unique design was impressive. He was a great listener, gave solid guidance and ultimately provided a final product that I absolutely love!"
Casie Lucas-Szumigala, Click Pragmatics
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![Lesley Ridge Allen, Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership]()
“From the very beginning, their team displayed an exceptional level of professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail...They actively involved us in every step, carefully listening to our ideas and incorporating them into the final concept.”
Lesley Ridge Allen, Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
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![Erin O'shea Holcomb, Brightside Media]()
"Gem City Creative was great to work with! They had logo concepts to me in less than a week and made adjustments quickly. They were able to take my initial idea and give it a more refined, sophisticated look. I'm very pleased with the end product."
Erin O'Shea Holcomb, Brightside Media
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![Trent Mason, Mason By design]()
“I have greater than 20 years experience building brands and I am consistently impressed with the way that Chris and the team at Gem City help bring an organization's story to life.”
Trent Mason, Mason By Design
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![Zak Stahlsmith, Apex Drop]()
“Chris is one of those people that you feel honored to meet and know. His great personality and passion for art is truly inspiring and I would recommend using his services to anyone.”
Zak Stahlsmith, Apex Drop
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"Chris and his team have totally changed my outlook on the power of branding, positioning, and creating an identity for my company that I never would have gotten to on my own"
Ryan Tate, Boss University
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![Liam O'brien, Oddity Productions]()
"Chris is an amazing professional with an expertise in creating branding that faithfully represents the essence of the brand."
Liam O’brien, Oddity Productions
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![Gennifer Biggs, Exigent]()
"Chris did way more than provide beautiful graphics. His ability to think through branding at a high level, and then execute on the detail work with creativity and an ongoing loyalty to that brand is always impressive to me."
Gennifer Biggs, Exigent
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![Ryan Henry, Sophrosyne Counseling Services]()
Great experience! Really good communication about the project, highly motivated, and very understanding about the process.
Ryan Henry, Sophrosyne Counseling Services
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![Miguel Rodriquez, Miguel Inspirado]()
Chris is a creative genius and always over delivers on our projects. A true pleasure to work with! I look forward to many more projects with Gem City Creative!
Miguel Rodriquez, Miguel Inspirado
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![Chris Norris, Revox Media]()
Branding is so important these days and I highly recommend GCC for all things creative marketing.
Chris Norris, Revox Media
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💎 PRO PLAN
Elevate Your Brand with PRO
What’s included:
🚀 Brand Strategy Session: A focused, 1:1 session to define your brand’s positioning, voice, and direction — so you know exactly where you’re headed.
🚀 Smart Design That Delivers: A curated bundle of creative services tailored to your goals — from logo design to brand visuals — built to make immediate impact.
PLUS
🚀 Enhanced Project Management: A simple-to-use project management system to streamline tasks and keep everything organized. With clear timelines and task tracking, you’ll stay focused and on schedule.
🚀 Higher-Level Support
Ongoing expert guidance throughout the three-month partnership to help you move through multiple phases of your business with confidence and clarity, ensuring steady progress every step of the way.
The PRO Plan is perfect for:
Growing businesses looking for strategic guidance and creative solutions
Entrepreneurs needing clarity and direction for brand development
Small teams in transition that require hands-on support
Companies moving through multiple phases of growth
Businesses seeking a structured, long-term approach to brand success
Your Creative Toolkit
This is a curated bundle pulled from our complete suite of creative services — thoughtfully selected to match your goals.
Looking for more? Our VIP Plan unlocks full access to everything we offer.
$2,295
PER MONTH FOR A THREE MONTH COMMITMENT
“From the very beginning, their team displayed an exceptional level of professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail...They actively involved us in every step, carefully listening to our ideas and incorporating them into the final concept.” Lesley Ridge Allen, Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
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Need help choosing a plan?
What Others are Saying
Dan Hanson,
Founder at Get Better, Do Better, Be Better
Ryan Tate,
Founder of Boss University. Owner of multiple businesses
💎 VIP PLAN
Level up to Full Support with VIP
What’s included:
🚀 Brand Strategy Session: A focused, 1:1 session to define your brand’s positioning, voice, and direction — so you know exactly where you’re headed.
🚀 Enhanced Project Management: A simple-to-use project management system to streamline tasks and keep everything organized. With clear timelines and task tracking, you’ll stay focused and on schedule.
🚀 Higher-Level Support
Ongoing expert guidance throughout the three-month partnership to help you move through multiple phases of your business with confidence and clarity, ensuring steady progress every step of the way.
PLUS
💎 Full Access to Creative Services
You get access to our entire suite of creative services — no limitations. If we offer it, it’s available to you.
💎 Priority VIP Turnarounds
Enjoy two-day turnarounds on most requests, with your projects always receiving top priority.
💎 Year-Round Partnership
We’re with you every step of the way for 12 months, offering strategic insight, creative execution, and dedicated support whenever you need it.
The VIP Plan is perfect for:
Marketing Directors who need fast, reliable creative support without sacrificing quality
Established businesses ready for a long-term, high-touch creative partnership
Visionary founders managing complex brands and needing full-service creative execution
Companies with ongoing design needs that require fast turnarounds and consistent output
Teams launching multiple initiatives throughout the year who want strategy and design fully aligned
Businesses scaling fast and in need of a dependable creative partner who can keep up
$1,995
PER MONTH FOR A 12 MONTH COMMITMENT
“GCC did way more than provide beautiful graphics. Their ability to think through branding at a high level, and then execute on the detail work with creativity and an ongoing loyalty to that brand is always impressive to me." Gennifer Biggs, Exigent Google Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🚀 WITH VIP GET eASY ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BRAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
🚀 Signage
Need help choosing a plan?
🎨 RECENT WORK
CUSTOM CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR BRANDS OF EVERY SIZE.
Need help choosing a plan?
💎 CADET PLAN
$2,495
FOR ONE MONTH
What’s included:
🚀 Brand Strategy Session: A focused, 1:1 session to define your brand’s positioning, voice, and direction — so you know exactly where you’re headed.
🚀 Smart Design That Delivers: A curated bundle of creative services tailored to your goals — from logo design to brand visuals — built to make immediate impact.
🚀 Personalized Support: Get expert guidance throughout the month to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
💎 PRO PLAN
$2,295
PER MONTH FOR 3 MONTHS
What’s included:
Everything in the Cadet Plan
PLUS
🚀 Enhanced Project Management: A simple-to-use project management system to streamline tasks and keep everything organized. With clear timelines and task tracking, you’ll stay focused and on schedule.
🚀 Higher-Level Support
Ongoing expert guidance throughout the three-month partnership to help you move through multiple phases of your business with confidence and clarity, ensuring steady progress every step of the way.
💎 VIP PLAN
$1,995
PER MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS
Save 20% by choosing this plan!
What’s included:
Everything in the PRO Plan
PLUS
💎 Full Access to Creative Services
You get access to our entire suite of creative services — no limitations. If we offer it, it’s available to you.
💎 Priority VIP Turnarounds
Enjoy two-day turnarounds on most requests, with your projects always receiving top priority.
💎 Year-Round Partnership
We’re with you every step of the way for 12 months, offering strategic insight, creative execution, and dedicated support whenever you need it.
Need help choosing a plan?
IN THE NEWS
✨ Feature: NPP’s Brand Refresh ✨
At Gem City Creative, we’re thrilled to reveal a fresh new brand identity for The Nonprofit Partnership (NPP)! ✨
Previously symbolized by an acorn, their logo now visually reflects their mission: bridging nonprofits to essential resources like training, networking, and funding.
After thoughtful exploration, we designed an abstract bridge logo, capturing NPP’s role in empowering organizations to achieve impactful missions.
NPP: “Today, we cross a new bridge together. Our refreshed logo reflects our mission to promote best practices, create connections, and celebrate the nonprofit sector. It’s a new symbol for a new era – one where we continue building bridges and stepping boldly into what’s next for our nonprofit community.”
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FAQ
Why wouldn't I just hire a full-time designer?
Great question! To begin with, hiring a full-time senior-level designer comes with a hefty price tag of over $100,000 per year, including benefits. Furthermore, there might be instances where you don't have sufficient work to keep them occupied consistently, resulting in paying for unutilized time.
With VIP, you gain the flexibility of a full creative team without the overhead. Tap into a crew of fractional brand designers who adapt to your pace, needs, and priorities — so your brand stays sharp, responsive, and always moving forward.
Is there a limit to how many requests I can have?
Once subscribed, you can add as many design requests to your queue as you’d like — and we’ll deliver them one by one. Each plan is time-based, so it’s all about what we can accomplish within your chosen timeframe. The VIP Plan offers the fastest turnarounds and the highest capacity, making it the best fit for anyone with a high volume of creative needs.
How fast will I receive my designs?
Once subscribed, you can add as many design requests to your queue as you'd like — and we’ll deliver them one by one. Cadet and PRO plans offer turnarounds as fast as two days when marked as urgent. With the VIP Plan, two-day turnarounds are the standard on most projects, giving you top priority and faster momentum across the board.
Who are the designers?
Gem City Creative is a small but mighty design studio led by me, Chris, the founder, alongside Miranda who is our assistant designer and Emma our project manager. While you’ll work directly with us for most projects, we also collaborate with a trusted network of creative specialists for services like 3D animation, web development, and select design needs! Click here to see some of our work examples.
How do I request designs?
Gem City Creative offers flexible, easy-to-use design requests through Trello — available with the PRO and VIP plans. We love using Trello because it keeps everything organized in one place, making it far more efficient than managing projects through email.
What if I don’t like the design?
No worries! We'll continue to revise the design until you're 100% satisfied.
Are refunds available if I’m not satisfied with the service?
Because of the high-quality, customized nature of our work, we don’t offer refunds. However, client satisfaction is extremely important to us — and our Google reviews speak to the positive experiences others have had.