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. 

Discover the Best Creative Companies

3,394 Companies - Rankings updated: August 21, 2026

DesignRush has evaluated all creative firms based on their expertise, portfolio, and verified client reviews. Some listings may be paid.

  • Beautiful, Intuitive, Engaging Experience Design.

    Beautiful, Intuitive, Engaging Experience Design.

    We are a UX certified, award-winning web and graphic design firm with the knowledge, vision and experience you would expect from a large agency, without impersonal service or high cost design...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Saint Johns, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Hyper-growth focused marketing!

    Hyper-growth focused marketing!

    Splurge Media is a comprehensive digital marketing agency based in Clark, New Jersey, with a focus on helping small and mid-sized businesses thrive in the digital age...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Clark, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Design That Speaks to the Senses

    Design That Speaks to the Senses

    Juli Shore Design is a boutique design studio. Juli Shore Design create brands that are timeless yet current, that engage the consumer and promise a sense of comfort and well being...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creative & Digital Powerhouse

    Creative & Digital Powerhouse

    First Revolution Marketing offers services such as Web design, Branding, Content Marketing, PR, Digital Marketing, etc...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Lakeland, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Together we think, forever in sync.

    Together we think, forever in sync.

    Tandem is an award-winning branding studio...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Cairo, Egypt
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Health, Wellness & Design

    Health, Wellness & Design

    Supernova Sites is a graphic and web design studio based in Toronto that works with health and wellness clientele. Our services include brand identity such as logo design and brand guidelines, UI/UX Design including market research and wire-framing as well as web design on Wordpress. We tend to be the last...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your dedicated outsourced marketing team!

    Your dedicated outsourced marketing team!

    Jetpack Marketing is one of the best full-service digital marketing agencies in the Midlands. We're specialists in website development (Shopify/Webflow) as well as having in-huse expertise across email marketing, social media and PPC. We like to be partners with our clients and never just an...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Growing Strong

    Studio2 Design + Digital help corporate clients, business owners and entrepreneurs succeed. Branding, logos, package design, websites & more...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • You have a story to tell. Let us bring your vision to the screen.

    You have a story to tell. Let us bring your vision to the screen.

    JAM Productions LLC is a one-stop creative studio. We combine creative with technical expertise to tell engaging stories. We provide storytelling through the latest digital video, photography and graphics technologies...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Hopatcong, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Digital Marketing + Web Development.

    Digital Marketing + Web Development.

    Founded in 2007, Clear SEM Solutions is an award-winning Web Development and Digital Marketing Agency. Our Mission is to be a local trusted resource in web development & digital marketing who educates, inspires growth, and makes an impact in our community...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Port St. Lucie, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Ignite your business to the next level.

    Ignite your business to the next level.

    VividSpark is a design studio that aims to inspire and grow your business through web design, print design, infographics and branding. We are here not only to make your business look good, but also to help create the right connection between you and your current or desired audience...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Nanaimo, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Beyond The Obvious

    Beyond The Obvious

    It Just So Happens is a global remote digital agency thriving on creativity and boldness. Our accredited team exceeds expectations with fearless communication and innovative solutions. We deeply understand our clients, ensuring genuine connections and clear, accessible communication worldwide...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We make brands social. An agency for social branding from Berlin, Germany.

    We make brands social. An agency for social branding from Berlin, Germany.

    PANORAMA3000 is a Social Branding agency. With strategy and creation that connect brands and communities, they make brands social...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Branding
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    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Smart Business Solutions

    Smart Business Solutions

    JKI Marketing is a Web Developer and Digital Marketing Agency with offices in New Jersey and Florida. We have been recognized as one of the TOP 100 WIX WEB DESIGNERS IN THE WORLD, and one of the TOP DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCIES in Tampa, 2022. We offer: Web Design, Branding, SEO, SMM, SEM We work with...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Morristown, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Beautifully telling your story, to the whole world.

    Beautifully telling your story, to the whole world.

    Creating your brand and telling its story to the world...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creative Media, Innovative Design

    Creative Media, Innovative Design

    We're a full-service agency ready to help elevate your business. We specialise in digital design services, branding and logo design, publishing and editorial...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Brands can be flashy, conservative, loud, rigorous, compassionate, aggressive, sensitive, selfish, honest, loving, or absurd. They can be whichever but should always be unique! We are tired of seeing bland strategies, boring concepts, and pointless slogans that bring zero value to consumers and the brand...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
  • Meet your new creative team.

    Meet your new creative team.

    Sidekick Creative Agency offers services such as Web development, Branding, Design, Photo, Video, Copy Writing, etc...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Waco, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Outstanding Web Design & Branding Services.

    Outstanding Web Design & Branding Services.

    DeuxSouth Creative offers services such as web design, web development, print design, package design, branding, brand strategy, logo design, photography, videography, and illustration...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • At Rnine Creative we believe in creating partnerships - crafting strong brands and offering sound support to our clients. Our award winning has been recognised both within the UK and internationally...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Wigston, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A visual artist for your brand

    A visual artist for your brand

    RedVan Creative is a boutique design studio that ignites brands through innovative storytelling and captivating illustration. Specializing in brand strategy, graphic design, and digital experiences, we infuse every project with passion and purpose...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Montgomery, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Websites that work for consultants and creatives.

    Websites that work for consultants and creatives.

    Do you sell services, need a professional web presence, and find the options overwhelming? We design, develop, host and support WordPress websites...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Ana Salman is an independent graphic designer and digital artist based in Moscow...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Moscow, Russia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We believe in design solutions that inspire and connect people all around the world.

    We believe in design solutions that inspire and connect people all around the world.

    DESIGNING A BETTER TOMORROW. Merging art, digital innovation, and sustainability for a better world...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Exceptional Marketing for Growing Brands

    Exceptional Marketing for Growing Brands

    GreenTree Digital offers services such as Digital Marketing, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Photography, etc...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Cape Coral, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Professional Design for Successful Business

    Professional Design for Successful Business

    Professional designers specialized in Corporate Image, Branding and Logo Design, we have more than 20 years of experience giving solutions from small business to big enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $23/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • BRAND DRIVEN DESIGN

    BRAND DRIVEN DESIGN

    At Whitespace we know that connecting with consumers emotionally, intellectually, and with real-life relevance cracks the code of competitive advantage...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Bangkok, Thailand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We create projects as bright as fire and eternal as pyramids.

    We create projects as bright as fire and eternal as pyramids.

    Our main profile is branding, logo design, identity development and business promotion in social networks (SMM)...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • A New Approach To Digital Marketing.

    A New Approach To Digital Marketing.

    LeadOrigin offers a new take on an ever evolving marketing age. As a modern consulting firm, the company is focused on digital transformation and intelligence. Our mission is to help you make the big shift from then to now by putting your business on the map in the Digital Age...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Helping Businesses Define Their Digital Presence

    Helping Businesses Define Their Digital Presence

    The digital landscape grows larger every day and we're here to help you find your place within it. From crafting your brand to building your website to managing your tech stack, we'll make sure your digital presence is an asset, not a liability...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Chula Vista, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creative Design. Exceptional Marketing.

    Creative Design. Exceptional Marketing.

    Aaron Rich Marketing is an award-winning digital marketing & creative design agency...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Panama City, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Technology, Information and Internet.

    Technology, Information and Internet.

    Located in Panama City, Florida, Blue Crab Web Designs specializes in custom website design & development for any size project. We have over 15 years experience designing the web, and stay on top of all of the latest trends with internet technology...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Panama City, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • A senior brand and marketing practice in Toledo, Ohio. Technically, we're creative.

    A senior brand and marketing practice in Toledo, Ohio. Technically, we're creative.

    One brand and marketing practice for strategy, brand, website, hosting, and email. One point of accountability...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Toledo, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Marketing & Design Experts

    Your Marketing & Design Experts

    Bloom Studios 12 offers services such as web design, Social Media, Social Media Content Creation etc...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Camden, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Streamline Your Marketing Process

    Streamline Your Marketing Process

    Feur Media House provides ambitious brands with creative solutions to overcome marketing challenges...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Bold Brands, Impactful Experiences, and Next-Level Innovation.

    Bold Brands, Impactful Experiences, and Next-Level Innovation.

    Warehouse 21 is a marketing and event firm that specializes in branding, advertising campaigns, and experiential executions. ...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • IT Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Cheyenne, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We devise unconventional, creative & strategic ideas that demand the worlds attention.

    We devise unconventional, creative & strategic ideas that demand the worlds attention.

    Avenir Creative House is a global design, branding, and advertising agency. With over a decade of experience in creative ideation, campaigns, video production, and strategic advertising and digital marketing we strive to bring a bold, unique edge to your brand, product or service...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Designing Spaces That Inspire and Perform

    Designing Spaces That Inspire and Perform

    Our practice is inspired by the feeling of stepping in to a well designed space. We are a design studio for spaces and the people who create them...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Gulfport, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
  • Driving Growth Through Lead Generation, Consulting & Digital Marketing

    Driving Growth Through Lead Generation, Consulting & Digital Marketing

    Advertising Services...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    • PPC
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    Location
    Frederick, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Ormond Beach Web Design Experts

    Ormond Beach Web Design Experts

    As a trusted Ormond Beach Web Design & digital marketing agency, we have a proven track record of delivering powerful results for our clients. Discover how to gain a competitive edge in your marketplace by partnering with Watson Media. We've simplified the Digital Marketing process. Schedule a strategic...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Ormond Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping small to midsize companies build their brands.

    Helping small to midsize companies build their brands.

    Bend Industries is an independently owned graphic design studio and type foundry specializing in contemporary design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Seabrook, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We hatch your brand

    We hatch your brand

    We are the Nest branding & product design, a design firm, make branding, logotypes, custom typefaces & commercial spaces design. Specialized in revitalizing and designing new brands, visually memorable and functional. Create from a logo to a complete visual identity system...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
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    Location
    San Luis Potosi, Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • Captivate. Connect. Convert.

    Captivate. Connect. Convert.

    Highly-converting strategy, messaging and copywriting to help brands stand out, get noticed and increase their bottom line in competitive niches...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Beeanerd, a Digital Marketing & Advertising Agency.

    Beeanerd, a Digital Marketing & Advertising Agency.

    Beeanerd, a Digital Marketing & Advertising Agency. They have a hive of nerds who can take care of all your Business Marketing Needs...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Westminster, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Fuel Your Growth With Our Guiding Creative Director Shadow.

    Fuel Your Growth With Our Guiding Creative Director Shadow.

    Kreative Shadow, a leading-edge design and branding agency situated in the heart of New York, is dedicated to developing innovative and strategic solutions. Our work goes beyond aesthetics, delving deep into meaningful engagement with the dynamic world we call home...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Make our brand unique!

    Make our brand unique!

    We are Owect, a Branding Agency with the aspiration to bring inventive thinking into branding through creativity and design...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    NY, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Be Relevant.

    Film/video production services, script writing & content marketing strategy, Be Relevant Solutions get it because it is what Be Relevant Solutions do...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Centennial, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Empathic Design Solutions

    Empathic Design Solutions

    Remote agile team, excellent in UX & UI designs, product design and strategy. We create MVPs, streamline existing product designs and work with large-scale brand redesigns. Complex, but top-notch looking UI design systems for web services and mobile apps...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Ljubljana, Slovenia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Make Strong Brands.

    We Make Strong Brands.

    We are Bridge, a renowned creative studio in Phoenix, Arizona. Our firm is known for our strategy-centric approach to branding...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Fueling Crowdfunding Success.

    Fueling Crowdfunding Success.

    Funded Today helps businesses to succeed, especially through the fast-paced world of rewards-based crowdfunding on both Kickstarter and Indiegogo!...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Ogden, Utah
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99

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+
  • Major Tom 
  • Groove Johnes 
  • OWDT
Low budget: $25,000-$50,000
  • AMZ Optimized 
  • Splendor 
  • Fonder Studio

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. 

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