Business Details
Creative Brand Solutions for Businesses & Athletes
We are Custom By Trade, a dynamic creative agency headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to transform ideas into impactful brand experiences through design, production, and strategic marketing. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, we specialize in helping businesses develop their identity, bring products to life, and connect with audiences through unconventional approaches. Our expertise spans custom manufacturing, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) solutions for athletes, exclusive retail partnerships, and immersive event planning.By combining creative vision with operational efficiency, we deliver tailored solutions that elevate brands and drive measurable results. Our digital nomad philosophy minimizes overhead costs, allowing us to pass significant savings to clients while maintaining uncompromising quality. From concept to execution, we prioritize client relationships, treating every partnership with the respect and dedication of a family business.
Services
Design Services
Production Assistance
Marketing Merchandise
Photography & Videography
Event Planning
NIL Agency Services
Procurement Solutions
Highlights and features
- We offer end-to-end creative solutions from design to production.
- Our team combines artistic vision with strategic business expertise.
- We prioritize client relationships with a 'family-like' approach.
- Our digital nomad model delivers cost savings without compromising quality.
- We partner with industry leaders like RG3 Sports for NIL opportunities.
Services
Design Services
We transform concepts into visually compelling brand identities through custom design solutions. Our team specializes in creating logos, marketing collateral, and product designs that reflect your unique vision. By combining artistic creativity with strategic thinking, we ensure your brand stands out in competitive markets while maintaining consistency across all touchpoints.
Production Assistance
We guide products from prototype to mass production, leveraging our manufacturing expertise and industry connections. Whether producing in-house or coordinating with trusted partners, we maintain strict quality control throughout the process. Our services include material sourcing, cost optimization, and logistics management to ensure timely delivery of finished products that meet exact specifications.
Marketing Merchandise
We create custom-branded merchandise that strengthens brand recognition and customer engagement. Our offerings include apparel, promotional items, and specialty products featuring your brand's unique identity. By combining creative design with high-quality production, we deliver merchandise that resonates with target audiences and enhances brand loyalty through tangible, everyday use.
NIL Agency Services
As Oregon's premier NIL agency, we help athletes monetize their name, image, and likeness through strategic partnerships. We provide branding expertise, sponsorship opportunities, and compliance guidance to maximize earning potential while maintaining brand integrity. Our services include contract negotiation, marketing strategy development, and ongoing brand management support tailored to each athlete's career goals.
Event Planning
We design and execute immersive brand experiences through live events, pop-up activations, and exclusive retail partnerships. Our team handles every detail from concept development to on-site execution, creating memorable interactions that strengthen customer relationships. By combining creative vision with logistical expertise, we deliver events that align with brand objectives and drive measurable engagement outcomes.
Questions
What industries do you work with?
We serve diverse industries including sports, fashion, technology, and consumer goods, adapting our creative solutions to meet specific sector needs.
Do you handle international projects?
Yes, our digital nomad model allows us to collaborate with clients globally while maintaining local market expertise for targeted strategies.
What makes your NIL services unique?
Our partnership with RG3 Sports combines creative branding with sports marketing expertise to create exclusive monetization opportunities for athletes.
How do you ensure product quality?
We implement rigorous quality control processes at every production stage and work with trusted manufacturing partners to maintain high standards.
Can you help with small business branding?
Absolutely, we tailor our services to businesses of all sizes, focusing on creating scalable brand solutions that grow with your company.
