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NAICS 541430: Graphic Design Services

NAICS 541430

NAICS 541430 – Graphic Design Services encompasses the creation and delivery of visual communication solutions tailored for federal agencies, including branding materials, digital and print layouts, infographics, editorial design, user interface elements, and multimedia visual assets. This sector supports mission-critical communication efforts across public awareness campaigns, digital portals, training materials, and institutional identity systems.

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 541430.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 541430 – Graphic Design Services encompasses the creation and delivery of visual communication solutions tailored for federal agencies, including branding materials, digital and print layouts, infographics, editorial design, user interface elements, and multimedia visual assets. This sector su...

NAICS 541430 – Graphic Design Services encompasses the creation and delivery of visual communication solutions tailored for federal agencies, including branding materials, digital and print layouts, infographics, editorial design, user interface elements, and multimedia visual assets. This sector supports mission-critical communication efforts across public awareness campaigns, digital portals, training materials, and institutional identity systems. Graphic design services in government contracting are increasingly integrated with digital transformation initiatives, requiring compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, brand consistency frameworks, and multi-platform adaptability for web, mobile, and print environments. These services are foundational to effective public engagement, internal communications, and regulatory outreach. Red Carrot Inc. stands as a leading contractor in this space, delivering high-impact visual solutions for complex federal programs. The competitive landscape is dominated by specialized design firms with strong portfolios in public sector branding and digital content production, many of which are small businesses leveraging set-aside programs. These contractors often combine creative expertise with technical proficiency in design systems, asset management, and content management platforms to meet stringent government compliance requirements. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security are the most active purchasers, leveraging graphic design services to enhance public safety messaging, emergency communication materials, and citizen-facing digital services. Additional key buyers include KeyTech Solutions, Rareborn Tech, and Metro Social Media, reflecting a broadening demand across both traditional and digital-first agencies focused on visual storytelling and user-centered design. The market is characterized by high opportunity density in areas requiring consistent, scalable visual identities across distributed platforms. Contractors with expertise in adaptive design, accessibility compliance, and cross-channel asset deployment are well-positioned to capture recurring contracts. Growing emphasis on data visualization and digital accessibility continues to expand the scope of work, creating demand for firms that blend aesthetic innovation with regulatory rigor.

Small business size standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 541430 work as a small business.

SBA threshold
$9.0M
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Key metrics

Federal obligations and activity under NAICS 541430, last 12 months.

Total Obligations

$23.9M

Last 12 months

Average Award Size

$295K

Per awarded contract

Opportunities Posted

1,940

Last 12 months

Active Contracts

226

Currently open

Awarded Contracts

81

Last 12 months

Awards Expiring

72

End date within 12 months

Contractors Awarded

61

Last 12 months

YoY Growth

-39.7%

vs. prior 12 months

Top contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 541430, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by Total Awards

Top agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 541430.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 541430, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 8,661 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

52%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

8%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

8,661

82% of 10,555 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
541430This Code
Graphic Design Services
Usually Single-Bid152%
8,66182% of 10,555
54143NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid152%
8,66182% of 10,555
5414Industry Group
Specialized Design Services
Usually Single-Bid150%
18,84286% of 21,981
541Subsector
Fewer Bidders249%
2,933,64485% of 3,439,240
54Sector
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Fewer Bidders249%
2,933,64485% of 3,439,240

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

Related NAICS codes

Industries similar to Graphic Design Services, by shared sector, subsector, and industry group.

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NAICS 541430 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

NAICS code 541430 covers Graphic Design Services. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning, designing, and managing the production of visual communication in order to convey specific messages or concepts, clarify complex information, or project visual identities. These services can include the design of printed materials, packaging, advertising, signage systems, and corporate identification (logos). This industry also includes commercial artists engaged exclusively in generating drawings and illustrations requiring technical accuracy or interpretative skills. Illustrative Examples: Commercial art studios Corporate identification (i.e., logo) design services Independent commercial or graphic artists Medical art or illustration services Graphic design consulting services Cross-References.

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NAICS: 541430
New
International
Call for External Collaborator – Graphic designer: translating international social security standards (ISSS) for humanitarian audiences, ILO Jordan Please access further details through the ILO e-Sourcing Platform.
Solicitation # rfx_13944_ROAS
The International Labour Office is seeking an External Collaborator to serve as a graphic designer to translate International Social Security Standards into accessible visuals and navigable digital products. The primary goal is to make these standards intelligible for humanitarian cash and voucher assistance actors operating in fragile, conflict-affected, and forced displacement contexts, where such actors often hold significant influence over social protection sectors. The designer will work with content developed by an independent consultant and normative specialists to create materials tailored for practitioners making field-level programming and design decisions. Additionally, the collaborator will develop a simple visual identity and basic online presence for the Regional Collaboration Initiative on Social Protection in Crisis Contexts to support its communication and stakeholder engagement. This solicitation, identified as rfx_13944_ROAS, is based in Jordan and follows a procurement process assimilated to a Request for Quotation. Interested parties must submit their proposals through the ILO e-Sourcing Platform, providing both a Qualification Response for eligibility and a Commercial Response for pricing. All submissions must be completed electronically via the platform by the specified deadline to be considered for the award.
ILO

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1 day ago

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NAICS: 541430
New
SLED
RFP 2026.07 Brand Identity Services
Solicitation # 2026.07
Brazosport College is soliciting proposals for RFP 2026.07 Brand Identity Services to develop a comprehensive and enduring institutional identity. The scope of work requires the creation of three distinct brand systems: Institutional, Athletics, and a 60th-Anniversary branding and activation system. The resulting identity must be recognizable, flexible, and accessible across print, digital campus environments, and institutional merchandise. Proposals must be submitted by December 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., preferably through the Ion Wave online bidding portal, though sealed manual submissions to the Lake Jackson, Texas office are permitted. Email and fax transmissions are strictly prohibited. The selection process utilizes a 100-point evaluation system combining technical, creative, and strategic reviews with a separate cost evaluation. Required documentation includes a Technical Proposal, a separate Cost Proposal, a Company W-9, a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, a Felony Conviction Notification, and a Non-Collusive Certificate. Award eligibility is contingent upon the absence of federal or state debarment. Once awarded, the contract will be managed via an Itemized Deliverables and Acceptance Matrix, with payments issued through the College's Accounts Payable Department upon the issuance of a valid purchase order. All submissions are subject to the Texas Public Information Act.
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