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My artistic journey began at Mitchell/Montcalm High School in Sherbrooke, where I focused on Art, Culture, Photography, and Video. I later pursued an AEC in Interior Design at Champlain College. Driven by a passion for photography, I continued to refine my digital skills through additional training, which...
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- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Sherbrooke, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Juniper Workshop is a Santa Febased web design and marketing studio that helps businesses grow through brand coaching, social media, photography, video, and storytelling...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Vagabond Creative, or Vagabond Creativethat was the original name of our creative collective, which later became simply Vagabond Agency. Working with global brands has given us flexibility, insight, and freedom of movement. For us, how matters more than where. Connecting from different time zones, we cover...
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- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Award Winning Website Design, eCommerce & Digital Marketing Agency in New Orleans helping businesses of all sizes increase visibility, engagement and Sales...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Drive growth for your health & wellness brand with Eureka Digital. We specialize in GEO, SEO, social media, and omnichannel strategies tailored for the pharmaceutical and medical industries...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CineFunk Studios, based in Pune, India, creates compelling short films, web series, and music videos. We focus on storytelling, bringing diverse narratives to life through visually captivating and emotionally resonant content. Our talented team delivers work that entertains, inspires, and connects...
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- Video Production
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- Branding
- Video Marketing
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- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Calluna & Thyme designs Showit website templates and offers Showit website design for wedding businesses who want a high-converting website that attracts the right clients, grows with your business and helps you raise your prices...
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- Web Design
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- Northampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Studio Cicely is a brand and digital studio built exclusively for hospitality. Founded by an operator with nearly thirty years running exceptional hotels, restaurants and spas. We build brands, websites and digital strategies for properties that deserve better...
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- Web Design
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- Location
- Gromnik, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Softopark offers a comprehensive range of IT services including business process outsourcing, web development, mobile app development, responsive websites, ERP solutions, and other online solutions. We take pride in building custom solutions for our customers based on their unique requirements...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We offer strategic guidance, standout websites, iconic branding, and a respectful creative voice used to empower businesses with spirit...
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- Logo Design
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kibria Studio is the Brand Design Art Direction practice of Sr. Brand Designer Art Director Joe Kibria...
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a French creating studio based in Paris and Aix en Provence. We craft bold elegant campaign, mixing art direction, 3D, Motion Design, and AI. Our clients include Moët Hennessy, PSG, Publicis, Hermes, Maria Galland. We believe creativity should be both high-quality and joyful to work with...
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Born from a desire to help businesses rise up and out of the noise, Norde leverages brand strategy and cross-disciplinary creative skills to lead businesses down a path towards authentic, engaging, and unique content that holds value well beyond its looks...
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- Video Production
- Web Design
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Pownal, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
One of the most highly regarded and experienced independent creative agencies in Victoria, Bulldog Creatrix offer the widest range of creative services available under one roof!...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Wantirna South, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Relevant is a creative marketing agency focused on storytelling. We help brands and companies solve communication and marketing problems so they can build long-term relationships with their clients. Our mission is to ensure that each brand we work with can express its own voice...
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- Digital Services
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a small digital agency based in Rothesay Bay, Auckland. We provide design and digital services. We specialise in branding, corporate identity, seo, marketing, paid ads, pitch decks, book and magazine design, websites...
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- Logo Design
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- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Branding and creative design in Sheffield. From logo creation to campaign creative and rollout, eLearning and training materials. We partner with you to create something unique and effective. Built with creativity that connects with your audience...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rushlight Agency is a Salem, Oregon creative marketing, film production, and public affairs agency. Senior Producer Chris Fischer's wildlife documentary Dust self-funded, shot by a three-person crew in Botswana's Kalahari was licensed by National Geographic for international distribution. That same...
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- Video Production
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- Digital Strategy
- Branding
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- Location
- Salem, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Content Creation for Web and Social Media through Video Production, Photography, Mobile Content, Aerial & 360 Virtual Camera Tools...
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Deux Media, a leading video production company headquartered in The Hague, specializes in delivering high-quality video content tailored for startups, SMEs, and multinational corporations across the Netherlands. Our team is dedicated to bringing innovative concepts to life and capturing the essence of our...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Xrender Studio, we turn architectural plans into visuals that feel real. We work with homebuilders, architects, and developers to create 3D renderings, tours, and animations that make projects easy to understand and exciting to present. Whether it's selling a property, getting approvals, or just showing a...
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- Product Design
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At BrandEra, we bring over 40 years of combined experience in advertising, graphic design and public relations to deliver exceptional marketing solutions tailored to your needs. With a passion for surpassing expectations, we dive into the trenches and make a difference in your day-to-day operations...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ANGL Creative is a boutique social media agency giving growing brands access to an agile team of strategists, creatives, and marketers, without the cost of an in-house department. We combine strategy, content, and creative direction to build digital presences that feel elevated, cohesive, and distinctly your...
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- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $69/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our promise to you as a business owner is to fulfill our commitment by executing a PROFITABLE and EFFICIENT strategy to GROW your business!...
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- Location
- Bixby, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Customer service is the most important benefit after learning so much across so many industries. Blufeather Designs is committed to advising small business owners on their most relevant strengths and qualifications, while portraying a clear, creative, and functional digital presence...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Saginaw, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Consumer and trade promotions. Loyalty and incentive programs (consumers, sales force, distribution). Low-budget tv, social media, and radio commercials production...
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- Graphic Design
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- Event Marketing
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- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a Philadelphia creative agency driving conversion for purpose-driven B2B and service businesses through brand-led design and visual media...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are the ones you call when you need an extra pair of hands to help you build the narrative based content that your team can't handle on their own, or if you don't have a team at all...
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- Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Genifem is an innovaitive marketing and technology company. we value our customers with gratitude. We build custom AI agents and automated systems for SMBs to streamline operations, cut costs, and accelerate growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Advertising agency based in Puerto Rico. Strategy, campaigns, creative direction, and content for brands in demanding markets...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fantestimonial is a trust strategy and video marketing consultancy that helps businesses turn their existing reputation into a visible competitive advantage. Rather than focusing solely on generating more leads, the company helps organizations bridge the gap between initial interest and purchase by...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Doncaster, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cacao Design is a small Italian agency able to cover all brand needs: logo and VI, brochure and catalogs, packaging, video, and web design. Located in Milan, born in 2004, and still in love with what she does ;)...
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- Print Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transform your business with expertly crafted websites and print materials, strategically designed to make a lasting impression, enhance brand trust, and boost your success both online and offline. Stop blending in, START captivating! Grab your spot for a design breakthrough now and leave competitors behind...
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- Location
- Rice Lake, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $89/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Saudi-based consultancy specializing in hospitality consulting and destinations advisory, public relations, marketing strategy, events, and product launches. Serving clients across Saudi Arabia and the wider region, MRSM supports organizations in building a strong brand presence through strategic...
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- Branding
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- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our group is made up of freelancers who collaborate as a single entity. Companies and businesses can realize their project or their business idea online thanks to our winning model...
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- Location
- Arezzo, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wild Wolf, a design studio prioritizing thoughtful approaches, excels in the creation of compelling brand identities and meaningful digital experiences. With a focus on strategic thinking, we specialize in building brands that resonate and crafting digital journeys that leave a lasting impact. At Wild Wolf...
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We create innovative ideas that connect people with unique brands...
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With Morgan Online Media LLC as your partner, you can rest assured that your digital presence is in capable hands. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that drive results and exceed expectations. From concept to execution, we work closely with our clients to...
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Toledo, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Listen, there are a lot of agencies out there. Finding the right team that understands your vision can be confusing and downright overwhelming.This is where we come in. We focus on humanizing the experience and only have one objective, making your vision come to life.We make ourselves available to...
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With Hela, you'll experience impactful brand strategies, distinctive visual identities, and compelling brand stories that connect with your audience and strengthen your market presence. We understand that every business is unique, which is why we tailor our branding solutions to align perfectly with your...
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- Colchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are EDOT3, a digital agency in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne specialising In Web Design, SEO Strategy and Branding. We've been helping clients UK wide since 2007 to to Find, Convince and Convert thier target audience with great success...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Newcastle, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bucketduck is a small-but-mighty company specializing in visual strategy, identities, graphic design design, and websites. We're based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada...
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Branding studio Basman / Tenenbaum was founded in 1980 by Elazar Basman and Arie Tenenbaum.Today, the studio is located in Old Jaffa and has six designers and a cat...
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- Location
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are Origilab, a creative digital agency based in Greece, working with businesses across Europe to turn ideas into high-performing digital products. From custom websites and e-commerce platforms to growth-driven marketing campaigns, we help brands scale with strategy, speed, and style...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Glyfada, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Gaz is a full-service creative agency dedicated to building powerful brands by challenging the impossible, pushing the boundaries of innovation and creating a lasting impact...
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kerry Wheeler is a brand and web designer who partners with female founders and small businesses to create visually championing, strategy-driven design systemscovering identity, website and social media...
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WERE A LONDON & DUBAI BASED SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING AGENCY WITH A PASSION FOR STORY TELLING...
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wonder Works Design is a marketing agency in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, founded in 2025 by Colin and Neli Rooney. We run a business's entire marketing under one monthly partnership: strategy, social media, web design and development, branding, graphic design and new routes to market...
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- Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Grove Brands is a branding and digital marketing agency that helps brands and businesses grow whether they're established or just getting started. We specialize in branding, web design, SEO and more...
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dubai-based studio making brand films, commercials and social content, shot, edited and colour graded in house, plus fast Framer websites. Since 2018 we have worked with restaurants, developers, schools and government bodies across the UAE, including London Business School and Sharjah Municipality. Small...
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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.

















































