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A unique team of professionals who specialize in developing creative, personalized marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and results...
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- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Palm Desert, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sol Consultores is a leading privately owned brand & strategic design consultancy specializing in consumer goods packaging...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Impact Frames is a motion design studio providing specialized marketing videos for SaaS B2B AI and Web3 companies. Our approach focuses on driving key business metrics such as conversion rates and user engagement through strategic 2D and 3D animation. We partner with high growth startups and established...
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- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- eCommerce
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Odesa, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We design a specialized website to sell your product or service...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Split, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We craft unique, user-centric digital experiences that empower your business to thrive in the digital age...
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- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Orbe3D is a professional 3D modeling and rendering studio focused on furniture and product visualization for eCommerce brands, manufacturers, and creative agencies. We deliver photorealistic 3D renders, AR/VR-ready assets, and digital twins that help businesses reduce costs and launch faster...
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- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As a full-service competitive alternative to an agency, Pietryla PR & Marketing is agile, employing the right consultants to achieve the exact goals of our clients. That’s how we’re able to remain fully accountable for results and offer transparent pricing and policies that focus everyone’s attention on...
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- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Deerfield, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We have the ability to take your vision, and turn it into a suite of visual communication tools that speak to your target market. Not only do we want to make you look good, we utilize an intuitive design process to create your memorable and unique brand with the highest level of professional design...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We work with love, understanding, reinforcing and generating the brand culture of our business partners. We are brand experts. We deepen change in organizations and create brand culture through their identity and communication...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mar del Plata, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Performance marketing services for SMEs and Brands. We work hard to develop digital marketing strategies that solve problems for our clients and deliver against their marketing and sales goals...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a Google Adwords company in Dubai, providing excellent services in Google Ads management and positive ROI based on bringing leads from the targeted audience...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Elfatrany Design is an Asheville design and technology studio. We build fast, accessible custom websites for small businesses and nonprofits, automate repetitive office work, audit sites for ADA/WCAG accessibility, and do honest SEO. Real prices are published, and you work directly with the founder...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're full-servce marketing and web sevelopment agency. This means that we will help you grow your business by creating a comprehensive digital strategy. Beyond the scope of a typical digital marketing agency we are dedicated to continuously introducing new and onnovative digital solutions, meticuously...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- AEO
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- Location
- Podgorica, Montenegro
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a premium digital marketing agency providing 360 degree marketing for ambitious brands looking to take over the world stage. Our services render discovery, strategy, design, development, and launch and growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Media Buying
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A MEDICAL CREATIVE AGENCY THAT WORKS DIFFERENTLY THAN ANY OTHER!...
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- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Development
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- Location
- Covington, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Panorama Press is a full-service marketing, sales, consulting, and communications company focused on the specific needs of our clients. With over 25 years of experience, we serve our clients by developing creative solutions aimed at increasing sales, exposure, and profitability. Our technology-based solutions...
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- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an Australian full service technology solutions provider, working with some of the most prolific businesses both in Australia & globally. We specialise in creating digital brand presence while simultaneously improving internal technical efficiencies using the most cutting edge technology infrastructure...
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- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ours is an independent Digital Factory model: we turn to the Italian and international professional world for the production of video content, digital data-driven marketing services and digital communication technologies.We work to find ideas that are worth peoples time and attention, and we do everything...
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- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Sacile, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a multimedia marketing agency that has been serving independent jewelry stores since 1993, our mission is to assist you in refining your brand and establishing a market-dominant digital strategy that is both affordable and effective...
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- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Branding
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are storytellers above all else. We seek to reveal the unseen by putting our abilities to observe into action. We strive to inspire consumers through the experiences of each brand, not just amaze them. We believe that media can transform our lives by connecting us to the rest of the world. And we all know...
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- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Organ Creative is a full service creative and strategic agency.We are specialized in branding and collaborate with national companies to start-ups alike and organizations to build meaningful stories to engage with the audience...
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- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Being engaged in website development for more than 14 years and facing all kind of challenges we finally came up with SMARTi - a unique technology of website development, which enables us to create nice and robus web sites and web stores for our clients quickly and reasonably...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Analytics & Beyond Marketing is leading the way when it comes to helping companies all across North America. No matter the stage of your company, from start-ups to those in business for over 10 years, our personalize service helps you grow...
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- Web Design
- Advertising
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We help sustainable brands align their business with their ideal customer through creativity to grow their following and increase demand. This our Bread & Butter...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are fire and we ignite every project we do, once you walk through fire, everything changes. In that same way, we want your brand to burn, to be recognized, to stand out, to have visuals that impact, a brand concept that embraces everyone since the beginning. Let us brand your firebrand, light it up, and...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Mérida, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
WeirdTales Designs is a laboratory of Ideas and Art, a unique and dynamic link to a Designer’s World.We offer a wide array of services to our customers, ranging all the way from graphic design solutions to fully built websites with online shopping functionality. We give the best custom solution for...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Abrandados Creative Agency, we're more than colleagues; we're creative collaborators with our clients. We focus on understanding our audience to deliver stellar branding strategy results...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Woof are a creative brand experience agency.We use the world around us to create meaningful experiences between brands and their consumers. We passionately belive in the power of experiential to drive positive behaviour change. ...
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- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Business Consulting
- Advertising
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A full-service animation studio that creates engaging stories, explainer videos, 2d animation, 3d animation, commercials and business videos...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web & Graphic design experts with over 18 years of experience. Affordably prices with a focus on delivering best-in-class multimedia design projects to small business and medium-sized enterprises. Serving clients around the world...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Blackfalds, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A compact agency, with a global mindset...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Yokohama, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Mediadog goes beyond the traditional role of a website design and development agency, establishing itself as your comprehensive digital partner in Gloucester. Our expansive portfolio spans a range of services, encompassing website development, design, logo creation, graphic design, and AI consultation...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Gloucester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Gráficos Associados is a distinguished design studio headquartered in Porto, comprising a team of skilled professionals adept in diverse facets of communication. Over recent years, our collaborative endeavors have extended to esteemed clientele including Sipa Press, Unesco, the European Space Agency, Isopix...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
QLO Agency is a Los Angeles based design and technology studio founded in 2024. The firm delivers branding, UX/UI, web and app design, motion graphics, packaging, and 3D animation. With a lean team of under 50, QLO specializes in crafting bold digital experiences for startups, consumer brands, and global...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Pavan Java Studio is a Mumbai-based branding and creative agency that helps businesses strengthen brand visibility, improve communication consistency, and enhance market perception through strategic design. The studio specializes in branding, packaging, campaign design, marketing communications, digital...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Brand packaging and design in Detroit since 1994. Anne Ink is more than branding, packaging, logos, and layouts. We direct positioning, enhance your identity, align philosophy with goals, master your media engagement and increase your presence...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Peninsula Agency is a strategic advertising agency based in Charleston, SC specializing in website design, branding, SEO, digital advertising and media buying. Learn more about what we do and see our case studies at PeninsulaAgency.com...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Studio Bridge is an international creative studio based in Manchester, UK, with a production studio in Ortigas, Pasig, Philippines. We specialise in graphic design, packaging design, 2D/3D animation, post-production, and more...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Pasig, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Were a fully integrated brand agency. We harness the power of storytelling to craft audience-first narratives, with data-led campaigns designed to drive a positive return on your investment...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $128/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Located in Washington DC/Northern Virginia, LightMix Design Studio is a versatile financial services web design agency, offering a wide array of services from UI/UX design to custom software development...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Vienna, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From the Root Studio has over a decade of industry experience and a strong passion for 3D, technical, and creative work. The company offers a range of services that include: 3D, XR, VFX, Animation, Web, and AI...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At znajomamarka, we're a dynamic agency with a team of experts dedicated to delivering creative marketing solutions that capture your target audience's attention. Whether it's branding, web design, or digital marketing, we're your partner in achieving standout success...
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- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Lipno, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We create meaningful work that comes from an understanding of our clients and their audience...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to LLJ Media, your go-to source for mastering the ever-changing social media scene. As adept storytellers, we specialize in content creation, devising innovative concepts, and executing potent marketing strategies, all meticulously tailored to amplify your brand's narrative in alignment with your...
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- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Malmö, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Located in the woodlands Texas. We are experts at brand design & strategy, and video marketing & advertising. We believe that stories move the world. We channel the power of storytelling when creating marketing solutions for our clients...
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- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Spring, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elfmedia.ie stands as a cost-effective and professional solution catering to the website and design needs of small businesses. Our dedicated services are meticulously crafted to offer an affordable yet high-quality avenue for small enterprises seeking to establish a robust online presence. With a commitment...
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- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kilcullen, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
9•6, Conceptional Worlds, specializes in the corporate communication sector. The creative company develops a multifaceted range of communication tools focusing on the nature and the needs of the client and often informed by issues from the world of art. The work does not reflect an agency-own style but...
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- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Basel, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Gratia is a full-service agency with an integral vision of communication and a passion for serving people. Our services are designed to cover the entire brand storytelling process, providing synergy, relevance, and consistency to all communications...
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- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Market Research
- Branding
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brandspot Inc. is a full-service marketing agency helping brands stand out and grow with purpose. From strategy and branding to digital ads, content, and web design we craft custom marketing solutions that drive real results. Were not just another agency; were your hands on partner for smart, creative, and...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a hybrid marketing agency and production company...
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- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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.