Red Antler

The branding studio behind many of the DTC and consumer-tech brands you already know.

4.8 (Editor review)
Founded
2007
Team size
51-200
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
Avg. cost
$150,000–$750,000/project

Overview

About

Red Antler has been building challenger brands out of Brooklyn since 2007, and the client list reads like a tour of the modern DTC and consumer-tech era: Cotopaxi, Knix, Ramp, Supergoop, Hinge, Chime, AllTrails, Figure. Services cover branding, advertising, and now AI-informed work, with a bias toward launching brands rather than refreshing old ones. Co-founders Emily Heyward and JB Osborne still lead the practice.

Red Antler has been building challenger brands out of Brooklyn since 2007, and the client list reads like a tour of the modern DTC and consumer-tech era: Cotopaxi, Knix, Ramp, Supergoop, Hinge, Chime, AllTrails, Figure. Services cover branding, advertising, and now AI-informed work, with a bias toward launching brands rather than refreshing old ones. Co-founders Emily Heyward and JB Osborne still lead the practice.

What they do

Services

  • Branding
  • Advertising
  • AI

Specializations

Industries served

DTC Tech CPG Food & beverage

Ideal client

Who they help

Built for well-funded startups and growth-stage brands launching into crowded consumer categories where identity does a lot of the heavy lifting. If you're pre-launch or scaling and need a brand that looks category-defining on day one, this is the obvious shortlist.

Good fit for

Startup Mid-market DTC B2C

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Possibly the deepest launch-phase branding portfolio in the US
  • Founder-led with a strong track record of brands that scaled into real businesses
  • Advertising and brand practices work together on launch moments
  • Actively investing in AI-era brand tools, not just logo work

Cons

  • Priced for Series A-plus brands, not seed-stage founders
  • Less focused on legacy enterprise rebrand work
  • The signature aesthetic is well-known enough that it can read as a Red Antler look

Pricing

Pricing modelProject-based
Minimum engagement$150,000
Average cost of services$150,000–$750,000/project
Price bracket$$$$

Notable clients

Cotopaxi Knix Ramp McKinsey Supergoop! Hinge AllTrails Archer Chime Daydream Figure Elm Biosciences

Common questions

FAQ

  • What services does Red Antler offer?

    Red Antler offers Branding, Advertising, AI.

  • Where is Red Antler based?

    Red Antler is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

  • How much does Red Antler cost?

    Red Antler operates on a project-based model, a minimum engagement of $150,000, typical costs of $150,000–$750,000/project.

  • Who is Red Antler best for?

    Built for well-funded startups and growth-stage brands launching into crowded consumer categories where identity does a lot of the heavy lifting. If you're pre-launch or scaling and need a brand that looks category-defining on day one, this is the obvious shortlist.

  • What industries does Red Antler serve?

    Red Antler serves clients in DTC, Tech, CPG, Food & beverage.

  • How big is Red Antler and when was it founded?

    Red Antler was founded in 2007 and has a team of 51-200 people.

  • How do I contact Red Antler?

    You can visit www.redantler.com.

Editor’s take

The default pick for ambitious consumer startups willing to invest in brand as a growth lever. Not the right fit for enterprise or budget-constrained founders.