Explore top creative agencies that drive lasting customer connections through bold designs and storytelling. Choose from vetted US-based creative companies specializing in brand strategy, content creation, digital marketing, and advertising.
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BILLIONMONSTERS is an award-winning Marketing & Creative Agency based in Los Angeles, CA specializing in managed marketing, photo & video, social media, and social content. They pride in providing high-touch client services that feel like an in-house team...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Prod House is a São Paulo studio that makes commercials, branded films, authorized AI avatars and animated series using generative AI, always led by a film director. Founded by Kahuê Rozzi, in film since 1996 and head of SimonSays Filmes, the studio builds a custom AI pipeline for each project and delivers...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Life Render is a specialized 3D medical animation studio focused on transforming complex scientific and medical concepts into clear, visually compelling narratives...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Location
- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At CRC, Movere stands for emotionally-resonant branding & messaging that moves people: it lights up their heart (giving them the feels), and sparks their mind, motivating them to take action (read: sales).Movere is what delivers actual results to our clients... Growth, extension, and expansion...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Aspen, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Allan Rowland is a video producer in London providing specialized high-end animated technology videos for companies in deep tech, advanced manufacturing and defense in London, UK and now we've extended our presence to Bay Area San Francisco (Silicon Valley Video Production)...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
As a full-service firm our clients rely on our capabilities of strategy, design and technology to create communications that define and differentiate themselves from their competitors...
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- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
WE ARE A CREATIVE VIDEO PRODUCTION AGENCYAs a production house, we bring to the table the best production and post-production team in the industry, with leading names in the world of cinematography, animation, visual effects, sound technology and editing working under the Motionify banner. Motionif...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Design Services
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
HAZZE MEDIA's Creative Agency is beyond a traditional creative agency, with a speciality in editorial media and organic marketing in fashion, beauty, sports, hospitality, food, and lifestyle brands. We deliver branding, content, digital marketing, and PR designed for Gen Z & Millenial audiences - uniting...
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- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We are not just an agency we are your partners in success...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Social Sherpa is a bespoke creative firm. Our expertise lies in the creation, optimization, and comprehensive management of digital and traditional media channels, with the aim of delivering a seamless and uniform experience to our valued clients...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
Wide Angle Creative is a strategy-first marketing agency helping brands grow through aligned branding, content + websites that connect + perform. We ask smarter questions, build sharper ideas + deliver work that drives real results...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
A LOS ANGELES based full service creative, design & commercial video production company that uses proven strategies to aid in multifaceted projects, from ideation to post production for any budget tier...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
That RANDOM Agency is a woman-owned, digital marketing agency that makes empathy for their clients a priority. Launched in 2020, co-founders Lauren and John Patterson have a unique perspective for clients who need a true partner, allowing them to work with both small businesses & Fortune 500 brands...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Troy, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Windsor Digital Marketing helps businesses achieve sustainable growth through SEO, content marketing, and strategic digital planning. We prioritize search-driven strategies that deliver measurable results...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Windsor, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ChainIn builds strategic brands and conversion-focused websites that help businesses attract the right customers, increase conversion, and scale with confidenceturning design into measurable growth and long-term brand value...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Westwood, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Creative Subs
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We manage your creative projects with efficiency, delivering high-quality results in 12, 24, or 48+ hours. You can rely on us to work around the clock, so you get what you need, when you need it. Our tech-driven approach optimizes design operations, cutting out inefficiencies and reducing waste. This means we...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Leiria, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Full-service creative for complex B2B brands. We handle strategy, branding, web, campaigns, content, and digital, and we see past the brief on every one. Most clients arrive with a project. They stay for years...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mild Manor is a boutique creative agency, specializing in video production and design. We shoot, we edit, we design, we mix, we concept, we iterate, we version, we adapt, and the next day we do it all again. We take your project from start to finish in house, to make your story sing...
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- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
WE BUILD BRANDS FOR TOMORROW.今天的星星之火，明日的灿烂银河。没有什么可以阻挡我们创新的步伐...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 35 Projects Listed
We brand the companies that are hardest to explain. AI · Robotics · Biotech · Energy · Deep Tech...
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- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
DMD Twins is a digital UX agency that prioritizes human-centric approaches in all its projects. From initial concept development to implementation and validation, we accompany you throughout every stage of your journey, ensuring a seamless and user-focused experience...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Since 2010, we've been helping our clients to create amazing animated videos to tell their stories, explain their ideas, show their visions, and market their products and services.We tailor content to meet cultural and legal standards in each market, helping your messaging connect globally...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.I have been working in the graphics industry for several years now. I have always cultivated a passion for various artistic fields, especially freehand drawing. Over time I also found strength in the field of technical drawing...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Turin, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
DOT Video Agency is a high-end video production agency in Amsterdam specializing in branded content, corporate videos, commercials, employer branding, recruitment videos, social media content, podcasts, and video marketing. We help businesses, scale-ups, SaaS companies, and global brands grow through...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Location
- Uithoorn, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Epic Life Creative, an agency in Franklin, Tennessee, has spent 20+ years doing one thing: helping churches, ministries, and nonprofits get found, look credible, and grow their mission. The 11-person team handles everything under one partnership: custom WordPress websites, SEO, Answer Engine Optimization for...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Franklin, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create inspired video content for web, social, and advertising campaigns. We produce high-end corporate events for brand launches, market updates and team-building town halls. From our Dublin recording studio, we master audio for radio commercials, podcasts and audio books, while offering green s...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Web Design
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our agency combines expertise, creativity and technological innovation to bring you cutting-edge digital solutions that will increase your online influence...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We make captivating videos that align with a marketing strategy to drive business results. Our videos attract audiences and deliver increased brand awareness, engagement, and sales...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
NOW media is a branding and design solutions company creating unique brand identities and providing design services for clients across the globe. NOW specialises in name, logo and brand identity, packaging, sales collaterals and social media content...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
We are a digital studio dedicated to helping brands to be more visible online, have better communication with their audience and get better results through their digital channels...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Pereira, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Pinnacle Edits is a global photo and video post-production company serving 1,200+ studios, photographers, real estate firms, and e-commerce brands across the US, UK, UAE, Europe and Australia. With 100+ dedicated editors backed by AI-powered workflows, we deliver consistent, professional-grade results at...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a creative agency in Faro specializing in design, martech, marketing, audiovisual production, 2D and 3D animation, branding, and digital products. More than just executing projects, we create stories that flow, connect people, and help your brand move forward...
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- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Faro, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At our studio, creativity blends with advanced technology to deliver top-tier 3D animation for cinematic storytelling and impactful advertising. With a passion for visual innovation, we specialize in crafting immersive worlds, compelling characters, and dynamic narratives that resonate with diverse audiences...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Québec City, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Global Brand Consulting & Transformation Company | Top Branding Agency 2025 Recognition | A 2024 Global Recognition Award Winner | Made for the Uncommon...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Based in Miami, we focus on producing content that your audience will love. Our approach is simple: we combine creativity with strategy to produce videos that connect, engage, and inspire. With a track record of success, whether you're launching a new product, building your brand, or selling a home, we're...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Alter Image Digital Media is a South Africabased creative agency specializing in commercial photography, product photography, web design, e-commerce development, and digital content creation. The agency helps businesses build a professional online presence through high-quality visual assets, modern website...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Location
- Midrand, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Forward Push works exclusively with law firms generating $500k or more annually. Every engagement is built around Case Gravity four AI components and twelve full-service disciplines running from one strategy, one team, one result...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WOW Innovación Creativa helps companies replace in-house design teams with structured, high-quality creative systemsdelivering consistent, scalable, and business-driven design solutions...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Questar Studio is a multidisciplinary creative studio crafting distinctive brands, websites, digital experiences, motion, and visual content for modern businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
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
Cr3ativeGrowth is a monthly creative subscription for brands. One flat fee covers an unlimited queue of design, packaging, video, motion, AI content and copy, delivered by a fully remote creative team, so you do not have to hire one...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
57 Clicks is a family-owned Orlando Florida Full-Service Digital Marketing agency. Our team helps local and national brands grow by turning clicks into customers. Our digital marketing agency offers a wide variety of services including website design, SEO, video production, PPC and social media...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Alphabet Productions is a bilingual English and Japanese video production company in Tokyo, Japan. We produce corporate videos, brand films, commercials, documentaries and photography, and provide production services and fixers for overseas crews filming anywhere in Japan...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are an experiential marketing and creative agency built for brands that want more than visibility. We turn challenges into bold, data-backed solutions using creative strategy, emerging tools, and regionally attuned execution...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SocialFind helps companies build scalable recruitment by combining RPO, recruitment marketing, sourcing and employer branding. We connect strategy, media, technology and candidate follow-up to create a more predictable path from talent attraction to hire...
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- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Tilburg, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio Plankton is a creative studio specialized in 3D motion and design, experimental design, crafting immersive and interactive experiences for brands and agencies...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
agua® is an independent creative design practice that flows between disciplines, crafting visual identities, systems and narratives that move with intention. Blending conceptual thinking, experimentation and visual craft, the studio develops tailored projects for brands, artists and cultural institutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We design products that win critical acclaim from industry experts. TEAMS Design is an award winning, global, industrial design consultancy with 4 international studios. Each is made up of designers, engineers, media producers, strategists, and researchers that focus on creating unique physical and digital...
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- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
FX Productions Canada is your premier destination for top-tier video production services. From captivating commercials to immersive documentaries, we specialize in bringing your vision to life with creativity, professionalism, and unmatched expertise...
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- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The Key is a boutique PR agency based in San Francisco, built for companies at pivotal moments, from early-stage startups to public companies navigating growth, launches, or reputation shifts. We translate complex technology, finance, and consumer stories into narratives that resonate with investors...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Creative Companies
What services do creative agencies offer?
Creative agencies offer services that help define how brands are perceived in the market. Core creative services include:
- Market research and audience insights: Understanding target audiences, competitors, and market positioning to guide creative decisions.
- Brand strategy and identity: Defining brand positioning, messaging, tone of voice, and visual identity, including logos, color palettes, and typography.
- Graphic design and creative production:Creating visual assets such as brochures, posters, packaging, presentations, infographics, and branded collateral.
- Advertising and campaign creative: Developing concepts and assets for paid media, social campaigns, email marketing, digital ads, and other promotional channels.
- Content and copywriting: Writing brand messaging, campaign copy, website copy, taglines, and editorial content that support marketing goals.
- Video and motion content: Producing scripts, storyboards, photography, video, animation, and editing for brand storytelling and campaigns.
- Web design and digital experiences: Designing websites, landing pages, and user experiences, with some agencies also offering web development support.
Other creative services include photography, print production, experiential design, app design, and ongoing creative retainers. The exact scope depends on whether the creative firm specializes in branding, content, digital marketing, or full-service creative support.
What is the difference between a creative company and a marketing agency?
A creative company centers on how a brand looks, sounds, and feels through brand identity, messaging, design, storytelling, and creative production.
On the other hand, a marketing agency focuses on how a brand reaches its audience through campaigns, channels, and performance optimization. Here is a side-by-side comparison for clarity:
| Creative Companies | Marketing Agencies | |
| Focus | Building brand identity, consistency, and audience connection | Driving awareness, traffic, leads, conversions, and revenue |
| Services | Brand strategy, visual identity, graphic design, video production, website design, copy and creative development | SEO, paid media, email marketing, social media management, influencer marketing, public relations, content marketing, analytics |
| Output | Logos, brand systems, creative concepts, websites, videos, and campaign assets | Media plans, campaign execution, lead generation, reporting, and channel performance insights |
While they are distinct disciplines, they often overlap. Many creative companies offer marketing support, and many marketing agencies include creative services as part of their packages.
How much do creative firms charge for their services?
Creative firms charge between $100-$200 per hour or $800-$8,000 per project. The final cost will depend on service type and scope, design complexity, turnaround time, and firm location.
Estimated price range by engagement model:
- Hourly rate: $100-$200 per hour
- Pricing tier: $2,500-$7,500 per month for small projects like social media posts and email marketing templates. However, larger, more complex projects can cost $25,000-$100,000 per month, such as global, multi-channel campaigns.
- Project-based pricing: $800-$8,000 per project
- Commission-based pricing: 10%-30% of the profit or sales
Approximate costs per creative service type:
- Logo design: $1,000-$2,5000 per project
- Comprehensive branding: $16,000-$60,000+ per project
- Web design: $5,000-$200,000+ per project
- Marketing collateral: $500-$2,500+ per project
How long do creative projects typically take?
Creative projects can take anywhere between 1 week and over 4 months. The actual timeline depends on the service type, production complexity, and revision cycle. Here is what to expect:
- Logo design: 2-5 weeks
- Comprehensive branding: 1-3 months
- Graphic design: ~1 week for custom illustrations and infographics
- Blog posts: 1-2 weeks, depending on word count and research complexity
- Social media: 2-3 days, depending on the number of platforms, level of customization, and asset volume
- Email campaigns: 1-2 weeks, depending on design complexity and number of variations
- Video content: 2-8 weeks, depending on video length, production quality, talent availability, and post-production requirements
- Integrated campaigns: 4-8 weeks
When should you hire a creative agency, and when should you keep it in-house?
The answer depends on your goals, budget, timeline, and internal capabilities.
Consider hiring a creative agency if:
- You need to launch or refresh a brand, product, or campaign quickly, but lack internal expertise or bandwidth.
- Creative work is pulling your team away from core business priorities.
- You need specialized skills, such as branding, video production, campaign concepting, or web design.
- You are planning a large, multi-channel, or multi-market campaign that your internal team cannot support alone.
- You want an outside perspective or fresh creative direction.
Keep creative projects in-house if:
- The work is routine, low in complexity, or recurring, such as templated social posts, simple presentations, or basic collateral updates.
- You already have a trusted internal team with the right design, content, or marketing capabilities.
- The work requires close day-to-day collaboration and fast turnaround across departments.
- Your product, audience, or market is highly specialized, and success depends on deep internal knowledge.
What are the top creative agencies?
We have curated a list of top creative firms on DesignRush across multiple price points, so you can identify a vendor that's within your budget.
| High budget: $50,000+ |
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.