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ANML
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We Create Result Driven Apps, Websites, and Brands
ANML formulates brand positioning, digital product naming, design token systems, and UX architectures. Founded in 2012, the agency integrates discovery workshops with custom art direction and cloud engineering for enterprise platforms, IoT setups, and spatial computing products...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
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ANML Reviews & Testimonials
Product Design Review from Manuel Colom
Working with ANML on the Yummly app experience and the Yummly Smart Thermometer (IoT) was an outstanding collaboration. Yummly combined personalized recipe discovery, meal planning, and guided cooking into a highly curated food experience, while the Smart Thermometer extended that ecosystem into connected cooking with real-time temperature tracking and assisted preparation workflows. As Director of UX at Yummly, I worked closely with ANML throughout both initiatives, and they operated almost as a seamless extension of our internal design team. Their work consistently demonstrated excellent design craft, strong product thinking, and a highly collaborative mindset. Beyond delivering high-quality UX and visual design, their contribution helped sharpen and strengthen the overall value proposition of the products by making complex cooking experiences feel approachable, premium, and intuitive for users.
Web Design Review from Nathan Thornburgh
As Anthony Bourdain's partners, we were approached by CNN to create an immersive digital site that would provide a beautiful home for each destination covered by Bourdain's show Parts Unknown. It was a huge task not least because there were already close to 100 destinations to integrate into a usable global site. But also because the site was meant to live up to the beauty and aesthetic of the television program. And it needed to be done in a way that satisfied both our mainstream luxury advertisers (like LandRover, ANA, and more) but also the famously high standards of Bourdain himself. ANML engaged in this 18-month design and build process with outstanding workmanship and creative decision-making. They navigated wildly different and demanding stakeholders. And in the end they built a site that still looks fresh even nearly a decade later. If you want to make lasting work, there is no one else I could recommend more.
Web Design Review from Alex Lacerda
We partnered with ANML to evolve our digital experience in a way that stayed true to our brand while modernizing how we present our products and story. As a company with a long history in music, it was important to find a partner who could respect that legacy while helping us move forward.ANML took the time to understand our brand, our audience, and the role our products play for musicians. They built on our existing foundation and translated it into a more cohesive and intuitive experience that better reflects who we are today.Their team brought strong thinking across UX and design, helping us improve how content is structured, how products are presented, and how users navigate the experience. The collaboration was smooth and highly responsive throughout.The end result is a more polished and modern experience that still feels authentic to our brand. ANML was a thoughtful and reliable partner, and we would highly recommend them.
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Groove Jones
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Groove Jones is a US-based creative agency that creates immersive experiences using AI, AR, VR, WebGL, and interactive technologies for brands and organizations. The studio produces CGI, animation, video, motion capture, and experiential content while developing digital experiences for marketing, training...
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- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
Since 2010, Caava Design has worked with consumer brands, product companies, and hospitality businesses on branding projects. Its services cover identity systems, packaging, websites, messaging, illustration, photography direction, and marketing assets that extend a brand across multiple channels...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 29 Projects Listed
Colormatics
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.A Video-Led Creative Company
Colormatics creates video-led campaigns for brands, combining creative development with production, post-production, animation, VFX/3D, and media services. The creative agency in the USA develops commercials, branded content, corporate videos, and digital campaigns for startups, established companies, and...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
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Colormatics Reviews & Testimonials
Video Production Review from Bryce McPartland
We were referred to colormatics by our ad people at krem. We compared pricing and products of colormatics against a number of industry-specific marketing providers. Colormatics had the strongest portfolio and, surprisingly, offered exceptional pricing.Colormatics laid out a full shoot schedule which was pre-approved. They arrived on scene early one morning and traveled across central Washington to four separate locations to make an exceptionally tight yet comprehensive video about our firm. We began around 8 am and wrapped about 430 pm.Colormatics maintained excellent lines of communication including via email, text, cell and the video editing platform that they utilized. I always felt "in the loop" with them.
Video Production Review from Allison Grunthaner Gibicsar
Colormatics has been an outstanding partner in creating a huge amount of assets needed for our biggest product launch of 2023. This includes but is not limited to: social media videos, product videos, mattress cutaway visualizations, YouTube bumpers, edited b-roll, and more. The whole team is always willing to hop on the phone or quickly answer an email, with fast asset delivery and willingness to bring forth suggestions/solves outside of their scope.
Video Production Review from Ryan Throckmorton
Our team developed the idea of showcasing individuals who are making a positive impact online within their own communities. When we shared the concept with Colormatics, they immediately explored creative ways to bring it to life visually. They transformed our vision into a compelling visual narrative.The final piece blended live-action footage with motion graphics. We conducted interviews and also wanted to highlight the social media activity of these community members. Their profiles were used as a storytelling device, appearing almost like flashbacks, but animated in a way that made the content feel like it was unfolding in real time.We’re now experimenting with turning interview voiceovers into animated illustrations. We believe these could resonate even more on social platforms. The plan was to compare performance between the two video styles, and we’re looking forward to testing them soon.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsLeft Hand Design focuses on branding projects that move beyond logos, covering visual identities, websites, packaging, print materials, and environmental graphics. The studio works with startups, growing companies, and established enterprises to shape consistent brand systems across different channels...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Focused on startup and emerging food brands, Upstart Food Brands guides companies through branding projects that cover identity, packaging, digital experiences, and marketing materials. Its work draws on food industry experience across product launches, rebrands, and retail-focused brand development...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Manifesto is a courage-driven brand agency with locations in Milwaukee, Nashville, and Portland, OR. We specialise in uniting people behind the heart and soul of the most ambitious companies in the world...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
#3 in Europe and #9 worldwide according to EFFIE Index 2021...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
S² Design Group helps brands translate their positioning into packaging and visual systems that work across retail environments. The agency handles brand audits, identity design, package concepts, structural solutions, and production support for companies developing or evolving their products...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Exactly what you hoped your creative agency would be. We create meaningful content for challenger brands that keeps people coming back for more. Our team consists of creatives who understand that a strategy is ever evolving, content creation never ends, and analytics tell us all we need to know...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We're an ambitious agency for ambitious brands...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Wildfire creates brand campaigns and visual communications across digital, print, video, and physical environments. The agency’s services include creative strategy, advertising, packaging design, logo development, content creation, interactive experiences, and experiential marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 104 Projects Listed
Pure Fusion Media is your leading package design & branding agency, crafting story-driven designs that inspire and ignite emotions in your customers. One of the world's top 25 packaging design companies, we create powerful visual stories for brands, corporations, non-profits, and start-ups...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Kural Design understands that the small things make all the difference. Our marketing communications solutions are creative and completely aligned with your brand, no matter what medium you’re using: print collateral, web interactive or even video. You’re looking for results, and we’re a company about...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Evanston, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Raw Guild Studios is an independent multidisciplinary creative agency specializing in beverage branding, packaging, and production development, alongside apparel graphics, print development, branding, and production oversight...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Need a product design or an amazing package? Our clients have tremendous trust in us, because they can count on us to deliver high-quality custom designs that create positive human experiences. We act as an extension of your team and efficiently deliver exactly what you and your customers want...
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- Package Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Anacapa Productions
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Anacapa Productions is a premier, full-service creative agency specializing in commercial, film production, and branding, situated in the heart of Los Angeles. Driven by our passion for weaving captivating narratives and creating powerful, emotive visuals, we pride ourselves on resonating with diverse...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Media Buying
- Advertising
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Barkley, an AdTech company and a nominee for the 2022 AdWeek Agency of the Year, is a full-service, independent creative idea business that aids in the development of entire brands and their greatest potential. With the firm conviction that all brands, including ours, can be a force for good in the world, we...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $152/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Watson Creative is a research-driven branding and creative agency based on the West Coast. We specialize in brand strategy, design, marketing, and digital experiences that help businesses and nonprofits grow with purpose and impact...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Capsule is a design agency specializing in brand strategy and visual storytelling. By blending creativity with strategic thinking, the agency crafts unique brand identities and engaging experiences that resonate with audiences. Capsules expertise in design and innovation helps brands stand out in competitive...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
At The Shop Agency, a leading marketing agency in Dallas, TX, we specialize in full-service traditional and digital marketing to help businesses grow. Our expert team of graphic designers, digital strategists, and branding specialists creates custom marketing solutions tailored to your business goals...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Greetings! We are NameStormers, a renowned naming agency with offices in Austin and Boston. Since 1985, we have been dedicated to creating exceptional brand names, company names, and product names for businesses worldwide...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A branding, marketing, and consulting firm called Imagine creates distinctive, genuine destination brands. Every plan we create is truly unique to each engagement and is based on in-depth study and experience gained only through years of marketing...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Design Services
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- Location
- Manassas, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Praytell is a creative communications agency thats shaking things up. We believe social media, PR, and influencer marketing work best together. Rooted in strategic and creative thinking, we craft Creative That Earns whether its attention, sales, or a high five!...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Big-agency capabilities with small-agency dedication. SCG is B2B, helping brands find new ways to reach their goals and engage their audiences...
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- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Proportion is an award-winning, multidisciplinary creative studio dedicated to developing branded spaces worth sharing. Specializing in creating cohesive brands that carry from naming and identity through visual communication and interior design, Proportion transforms brands beyond the expected...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Malden, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
New-York based PR firm, leveraging traditional PR strategies with new digital tactics, harnessing the power of social media, and working with you to elevate your brand...
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- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fisher Design is a a full service package design resource that specializes in innovation support, brand strategy, graphic design, and mechanical artwork production...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Outsourced Executive Director of Brand & Creative...
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- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Pace Communications, we partner with leading Fortune 100 and notable brands, delivering integrated brand storytelling that spans 17 industry verticals. As your dedicated and agile marketing extension, we create better experiences for customers and employees. With audience-first creativity, fueled by data...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Heavy Heavy is a creative studio comprised of storytellers, designers & architects of ideas...
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- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Branding
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Spectacle, we turn high potential businesses into high performing brands by providing the right strategic and creative tools to break through the clutter, enabling brands to stand out and stand the test of time...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Looking for a better experience and top quality when it comes to web design and digital marketing services, including SEO services? HyperX Design specializes in highly customized website design, content creation, graphics and digital marketing services. Companies who use our services appreciate our one-on-one...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Maple Grove, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
BrandtBrand delivers senior brand agency expertise to a smart, adept, and efficient boutique agency size. Our team’s approach is to strengthen and build powerful creative and enduring brands that have a positive impact on our client’s business performance...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Merging timeless design principles with an inviting, modern appeal...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tasty Branding is an appetite marketing agency dedicated to creating viral food and beverage branding. Our passionate team of art directors, designers, copywriters, and content creators collaborates with clients to bring their vision to life. We serve various industries and offer comprehensive capabilities...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Heirloom is an independent brand strategy and identity firm. We specialize in brand positioning, naming, brand architecture, messaging and voice, and visual identity design. Past clients include Flex, John Deere, EMyth, Facebook, Marketo, and Walmart...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Pacifica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Brand disruptors, innovators, creators, incubators, and accelerators make up JASTOR BRANDING. They create and put into practise brand and marketing experiences across various platforms. We excel in important sectors of the global New Economy, such as hotels, real estate, and online consumer goods...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
SLIQUE Media: Creativity. Strategy. Results. A full-service creative agency...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a sunny-clear-skies San Diego strategy and design consultancy. For almost two decades now, we’ve been empowering brands to evolve, serve, and lead — inside and out. We dig deep to help companies cultivate brand clarity by aligning their purpose with their visuals and messaging. The result: a...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Giftbox Creative provides Brand Strategy, Logo Design, Brand Identity Design, and Marketing. Serving Georgia Small Businesses, Restaurants, Realtors, Nonprofits, Bars, Advertising Agencies, Chiropractors, Coffee Shops, Dentists, and Doctors. FREE — Website Audit. Just Download and Print. (ask how)...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Cumming, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Bulletproof is the worlds largest independent brand agency, creating desire through disruption to accelerate growth, drive standout, and fuel fandom...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TVB is brand concept and production studio based in uniquely restored building in Westport, CT. We have in-house capabilities for strategic branding and messaging, full service graphic design, 2D/3D animation and rendering and photography and videography, including a fully equipped in-house studio...
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- Video Production
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Westport, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SLAPS is a creative branding and design agency that exists to challenge the status quo of modern advertising. Our mission is to create brands that inspire by collaborating closely with our partners and helping them reflect on why and for who they were truly created...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Twist & Tailor is a digital marketing agency for spirits and beverage brands. Services we offer include: social media marketing, photography, video, email marketing, web design, graphic design, and more...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Geared is a nimble, fast-acting boutique marketing agency in Orange County, California that specifically caters to the "entrepreneurial spirit."...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Noise 13 crafts impactful brand systems focused on the food industry ecosystem and Certified B Corporations. Independently women owned...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Fast Friends is a creative production collective happiest when assisting brandsand agencies with their short-form video and social content needs...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Print Design
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Ludlow, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Building big brands thru package design from concept to final production. The founder, Craig Swoboda, has over 25+ years experience in the graphic communication field taking ideas to the next level. In your consumers hands and into their shopping carts. Logo Design ::: Strategy ::: Package Deisgn ::: Print...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Best Creative Marketing Agency in the US
What can creative agencies in the United States do for businesses?
They help businesses build recognizable brands, differentiate in crowded markets, and convert attention into demand.
At a practical level, top creative marketing firms strengthen brand systems (identity, messaging, design language), develop campaign concepts, and produce assets that are consistent across channels and teams.
While, the best B2B creative agencies help translate complex products into simple, memorable stories, build sales enablement systems, and create repeatable asset libraries that reduce production friction over time.
Ultimately, this translates to higher revenue and business growth.
According to McKinsey’s The Value of Business Design, top-quartile design index performers saw a 32% higher revenue growth and 56% higher total returns to shareholders (TRS) over a five-year period compared to industry counterparts.
Moreover, it observed a 25% uplift in sales for businesses that implement design metrics and user research.
What kind of ROI can I expect from creative services?
The return on investment from creative services depends on factors such as your business objectives, distribution channels, and the maturity of your measurement and attribution processes.
That said, strong creative are often associated with higher performance across industries.
WARC’s ROI Benchmarks show that the median revenue ROI of successful campaigns has increased to approximately 4.25:1, up from 3.86:1 in earlier reporting.
Nielsen’s research further demonstrates how execution quality affects results. In one study, average ROI ranged from $0.25 per dollar spent to $2.60 per dollar spent, depending on targeting accuracy and creative effectiveness.
In practice, the most reliable way to estimate ROI is to clearly define the primary metric you are optimizing, establish a baseline, and outline how the creatives will be tested, refined, and scaled over time.
How long do creative projects usually take?
Timelines depend on stakeholder alignment, approvals, and production complexity, but common ranges are 1-2 weeks for simple digital assets and 4+ months for more complex projects.
Below is an estimated timeline of the top creative firm services:
- Branding
- 2-5 weeks for a logo and a basic visual identity refresh
- 1-3 months for comprehensive branding projects
- Presentation deck
- 2-5 days for a basic 10-slide design without animations and custom illustrations
- 1-2 weeks for a 10-slide design with custom animations and illustrations
- Layout for a 10-page white paper or report: 1-2 weeks
- Graphic design
- 1 week for a custom illustration with 2-3 variations
- 2-3 days for an infographic without custom illustrations
- 1 week for an infographic with custom illustration
- Social media
- 1-2 weeks for 10-20 static social media assets with pre-approved templates and high-quality product photos
- 2-6 weeks for 10-20 social media assets that have a mix of static and animated content
- Web design
- At least 6 weeks for a full web design
- ~1 week for a custom landing page design
- 1-2 weeks for dynamic and animated website banner ads
How do I choose the best US creative agency for my business?
Consider these steps to choose the right partner for your business:
- Clarify your needs
Specify your goals, requirements, performance metrics, budget range, and timeline. Collect references to better describe your vision. - Shortlist candidates
Research agencies with proven experience in your industry and target market to ensure they understand your specific challenges. - Evaluate expertise
Review portfolios, case studies, client reviews, awards, and recognitions to verify reliability, delivery, style alignment, and long-term support. - Issue a request for proposal (RFP)
Send an RFP to your shortlisted candidates and compare pricing models, contracts, and asset ownership to find those that provide the best value for money. - Schedule an interview
Meet the team working on your project and ask about their approach to your project, process, and workflow. - Choose your partner
Select a creative agency that aligns with your brand and team dynamics, delivers tangible business outcomes, and has exemplary customer service.
Looking for the right United States creative marketing agency? Visit our Marketplace and leave brief details about your project. We’ll match you with top creative partners for free.
What common mistakes should I avoid when hiring a creative agency?
Avoid these common missteps that lead to misalignment, wasted budget, or weak outcomes:
- Choosing based on visuals alone: A beautiful portfolio isn’t proof of strategic fit. Ask how the agency measured outcomes and what constraints they solved.
- Not defining goals or scope upfront: Without a clear objective (pipeline, launch, repositioning), creative becomes subjective, and timelines slip.
- Hiring without relevant industry/audience experience: If you’re B2B, look for proven expertise in longer cycles and multi-stakeholder messaging, not just consumer campaigns.
- Ignoring process and communication fit: Mismatched review cadence and unclear ownership are major timeline killers and can increase overall rates.
- Failing to clarify revisions, ownership, and IP rights: Confirm how many revision rounds are included and what rights you receive (source files, usage, licensing).
- Skipping reference checks: Client feedback often reveals whether the agency is reliable under real deadlines and shifting stakeholder input.
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What services do these agencies in the US offer?
Creative marketing agencies in the US offer a comprehensive range of services that help businesses capture audience awareness and engagement. The most common services include:
- Branding: Crafting a business’s visual identity, including its logo, color palette, typography, and brand icons.
- Graphic design: Producing printed and digital materials for a brand, including posters, presentation decks, annual report layouts, and signage.
- Marketing and advertising materials: Creating graphics and animations to promote a brand, including social media posts, paid ads, and digital storefronts.
- Web design and development: Building a company’s website and its accompanying landing pages, so that it’s intuitive, engaging, and fully functional.
- Video production: Developing commercials, social media videos, onboarding videos, and other video content, and often involves scripting, recording, and post-production services.
- Experiential & event marketing: Designing tradeshow booths, conference materials, and AR/VR experiences to attract and engage attendees.
Many agencies bundle these services, so strategy, design, and production stay aligned across channels.
How do creative agencies in the US differ from marketing or advertising agencies?
Mainly, an American B2B creative agency focuses on the production aspect of the content, while marketing and advertising agencies prioritize distribution.
However, many marketing and advertising agencies have an in-house creative team and vice versa, helping projects stay on task and budget.
Here are more details about their differences:
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How much do creative marketing agencies in the United States charge for their services?
They typically charge at least $100-$500 per hour or $2,000-$5,000 per month. The final rates will depend on service type, scope and complexity, agency expertise, and project timeline.
Here's a rundown of rates per service:
- Logo design: $2,000-$10,000 for 3-5 logo concepts and basic usage guidelines
- Visual identity: $5,000-$25,000 for color palettes, typography, imagery style, and accessibility checks
- Full brand strategy: $20,000-$100,000+, including visual identity, messaging, tagline, guidelines, and brand campaign materials
- Website design and development: $5,000-$15,000 for a basic custom website; however, enterprise builds can range between $50,000 and $200,000+
- Video marketing: $2,000-$50,000+, depending on production quality, video length, and required talent and equipment
- Marketing materials: $2,000-$10,000+ per month, depending on type and number of deliverables
- Infographics: $600-$3,000 per piece, depending on deliverables, required research work, and number of revisions
What is the typical process when working with these companies?
Most creative engagements follow a structured workflow designed for more efficient workflows and feedback loops. A common process looks like this:
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| Concept development 1-3 weeks |
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Execution & production |
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Revisions & QA |
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What questions should I ask creative agencies in the United States before hiring one?
Use this checklist to interview and compare the best agencies in the USA for your business:
Relevant background
- What creative style and service do you specialize in?
- Can you share case studies and references similar to our brand and project scope?
- What is your experience with our industry and target market?
Services and Processes
- How do you approach developing a creative concept from idea to final execution?
- What are your quality controls for brand consistency, accessibility, and production QA?
- How do you handle post-launch support, updates, and performance-based iteration?
Related to Your Project
- Which deliverables are included, and what is explicitly out of scope?
- What are the phases of your process, and what do you need from our team at each step?
- How do you define success and measure the impact of creative work?
- What rights do we receive (source files, licensing, usage), and what is excluded?