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Discover the Best Creative Companies

1,631 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.

  • Reach New Heights with K2web: Elevating Your Digital Presence.

    At K2web, we're more than just a software house. Inspired by the challenge of Mount K2, the world's most formidable peak, we specialize in digital marketing solutions. Our mission is to empower businesses to stand out and thrive globally. Using creativity and cutting-edge technology, we craft bespoke...

    Location
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Empowering you, we create the future.

    We're a company specializing in the incubation of ideas, from product design and braistorming to digital marketing and beyong. Our aim, is to make your ideas grow!...

    Location
    Palmela, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 360° Integral Communication | We Transform Spaces and Brands with a 360° Vision

    En Sketch Creativo redefinimos el concepto de servicio Integral 360°. No solo creamos identidades de marca sólidas y atractivas, sino que también implementamos estrategias de marketing efectivas, desarrollamos productos innovadores y diseñamos espacios que reflejan la esencia de nuestros clientes...

    Location
    Bogota, Colombia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • A simple message is the best way to get started.

    HexGate provides strategic, data-driven influencer marketing solutions worldwide. We leverage insights to create impactful campaigns that resonate globally...

    Location
    Trieste, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Boxes Built Around Your Product & Not Templates. Benefit from low minimum orders.

    Custom Designs Boxes build brands and an 20+ Year experienced workforce to design Custom Boxes, Custom packaging, creative die-cut designer boxes that satisfy the needs of heavy or light, big or small, casual or luxurious products/businesses...

    Location
    Manassas Park, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
  • We build the keel, before we raise the sail.

    Keel Studio is a brand identity design studio from the North East of England, inspired by the regions shipbuilding heritage. Like the keel of a ship, we create foundations for brands to grow strong and move forward...

    Location
    Sunderland, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Creative + Performance Marketing That Scales.

    Meridian15 is a creative and performance marketing agency with offices in Calgary, London, and Lisbon. We build brands that scale through custom web design, paid media across Meta, Google, and TikTok, influencer marketing, and full-service video production. Our in-house team covers strategy, creative, and...

    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AI Video Agency

    Mumbai-based AI video production agency founded in 2018. We help EdTech brands, D2C startups, online coaches, and corporates scale content fast using AI-powered workflows — reels, brand films, course videos, motion graphics, and post-production...

    Location
    Mumbai, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Client-Based Solutions Through Creativity and Technology.

    We are a digital marketing and custom website design agency that puts creativity at the forefront of all we do. Internet presence for business is important in today's society. So, we offer customizable, brandable internet solutions to acquire new business and maintain optimal business reputations...

    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • TVB is brand concept and production studio based in uniquely restored building in Westport, CT. We have in-house capabilities for strategic branding and messaging, full service graphic design, 2D/3D animation and rendering and photography and videography, including a fully equipped in-house studio...

    Location
    Westport, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Intention Is Everything

    At Intention Labs, we're committed to authenticity in everything we do. We are proud to be an inclusive agency that is focused on the best experience for our clients and their customers...

    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
  • Creative Content That Propels Your Brand Forward.

    Tetra Media provides creative solutions for start-ups and small businesses that lack the time and/or resources to produce effective brand content. We provide comprehensive creative solutions to start-up enterprises that need assistance bringing their vision to life...

    Location
    Cornelius, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Makers of Human Brands.

    At Tilted Chair, we embody fearlessness, relentlessness, and humanity as the creators of Human Brands. Our expertise lies in advertising, where we advocate for a commercialism characterized by dignity, humor, beauty, compelling authenticity, and above all, human connection...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Design + Branding Agency specializing in complete brand identity systems

    7 Layer Studio is a multidiscipliary design and branding agency in New Jersey. We break through the mundane in pursuit of the extraordinary and create brands worth noticing...

    Location
    South Orange, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • The Video Production for Businesses of All Sizes

    C47 Film Associates: Orlando's Best Video Production & Branding Company. We're your expert guide to wake up the world with your message through video. Let's grow your business together...

    Location
    Kissimmee, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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...

    Location
    Panama City, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Where Creativity Meets Culinary And Hospitality Excellence

    Explore the boundless possibilities of exceptional web design and development. As a top-tier agency, we harness creativity and technology to shape captivating digital experiences. Elevate your brand's online presence with our expert team, dedicated to crafting stunning, user-friendly websites...

    Location
    Milton, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • BY CREATIVES, FOR CREATIVES

    We curate brands with taste, structure, and soul Just like a refined multi-course experience, our creative process unfolds in intentional stages, guiding you from market insight to visual exploration, apparel design, and performance...

    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The New Standard. Drive the conversation further.

    We are The New Standard. An agency with 42 collective industry years and presence in 9 LATAM countries...

    Location
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your On-Demand Marketing and Branding Department.

    Our teams are strategically designed to tackle each clients unique marketing and branding growth challenges. We combine multidisciplinary expertise in performance, content, and creativity, enhanced by powerful proprietary analytics and AI technology, to drive impactful growth...

    Location
    Wichita, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Cut-through Creative Intelligence

    We help B2B companies in Sheffield and across South Yorkshire grow through clear strategy, bold branding, effective websites and smart marketing. Whether you're launching something new or evolving what you've built, well meet you where you are and take you where you want to go...

    Location
    Sheffield, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Where Creativity Meets Technology

    3D Advertisers is a creative technology studio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, known for blending design and innovation to craft immersive brand experiences. Our work spans digital storytelling, interactive installations, and A-powered campaigns. We serve clients across Southeast Asia in retail, tourism, and...

    Location
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Hobart Video Production & Design Studio

    No Name Creative is an independent video production and branding studio based in Hobart, Tasmania. We create brand films, commercial campaigns, brand identities, graphic design, and photography for businesses across hospitality, tourism, food & beverage, and professional services...

    Location
    Oakdowns, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Driving Measurable Growth Through Tailored Digital Solutions

    AYKO is an award winning full-service eCommerce agency providing seamless digital experiences and driving success for all clients. Our aim is to help our clients take their business to the next level by enhancing their eCommerce ecosystem and providing the very best experience for their customers...

    Location
    Leeds, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $112/hr
  • Creativity That Moves Purpose Forward

    Vermilion is a Boulder-based creative agency specializing in strategy, branding, and digital solutions for mission-driven organizations. As a Certified B Corporation and Women-Owned Small Business, Vermilion blends creativity with purpose to deliver meaningful, results-driven campaigns. The agency focuses on...

    Location
    Boulder, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Consumer Brand Experts

    Team Creatif USA is a strategic branding and package design agency...

    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Full-Service Marketing and Event Management Agency

    Frias Agency is a full-service experiential marketing agency that connects brands with people across culture through storytelling and experiences...

    Location
    Aliso Viejo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Outstanding Marketing, Branding, PR, and Advertising

    ESD has built a solid reputation for providing outstanding service to our client-partners and achieving measurable results. Here, anything less isn’t acceptable and it’s why clients stay with us...

    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
  • We Love Leads.

    We offer specialized Marketing + Technology Services focusing on sales results through the implementation and management of Digital Marketing techniques. Our mission is to deliver success and increased sales for our customers...

    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your 21st Century Marketing Rockstars

    We are a one-stop social media agency that provides everything needed to elevate your brand's online presence...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sustainable Design Solutions

    Vitality Creative Studio is a sustainable branding studio that empowers ethical brands to tell their story through design systems that allow for maximum impact...

    Location
    Idaho Springs, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Simplifying Marketing While Amplifying Your Brand

    SGK is a world-renowned provider of packaging and brand experience solutions. As an industry leader, we work to deliver value-added experiences with each interaction...

    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Brand Design Thinking

    Cartograma is a Branding & Strategic Design office specializing in differentiation strategies. Our goal is to design your brand to be perceived as the optimal choice for your ideal customer, expediting the resolution of business challenges. Our services result in heightened perceived value, improved...

    Location
    Maringá, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Making your brand future-proof.

    Bängeri engages Gen Z advisors to collaborate in enhancing brand strategies, product and service offerings as well as optimizing marketing communication. We leverage co-creation methodologies in the consultation process...

    Location
    Helsinki, Finland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • The Modern Brand Consultancy

    Through brand strategy, design, and creative innovation, we help brands undergo transformations big and and small, sweeping and subtle to inspire their consumers, keep pace with culture and excel in the future...

    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
  • We Manage, You Grow

    Onwesite, A Digital Marketing Agency. We Provide Social Media Marketing, PPC, SEO, Web Design & Development, Graphic Design and Virtual Assistant Services...

    Location
    Rajshahi, Bangladesh
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
  • Your Growth Partner

    Were a media and marketing agency who blends strategy, creativity, and data to help businesses perform. We dont chase trends, we build campaigns that connect, convert, and scale with intent...

    Location
    Ripponlea, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • YOUR COMPETITION IS STILL THINKING. WE ALREADY BUILT IT.

    Cyntrix is a web design agency focused on connecting brands with their customers through clean, modern, and effective websites...

    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • When We Do, We Do It Good

    Looking for a professional website? Laanify builds custom websites and online stores for small businesses and freelancers. Based in Deest, near Druten offering personal contact and short communication lines. What you get: unique custom web design, fully responsive for mobile and desktop, fast load times under...

    Location
    Deest, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Best UI UX Design Agency In Mumbai, India | Top UI UX Company In Mumbai, India | UI UX Designer

    Searching for the best UI/UX design agency in Mumbai, India? Look no further than OnePixll, a leading name in UI/UX design with a team of seasoned experts. Renowned for crafting exceptional user experiences, OnePixll is your go-to partner for innovative and impactful design solutions in Mumbai...

    Location
    Mumbai, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • A Behavioural Communications Agency

    HeyHuman is the behavioural communications agency, focused on brand, content, social and experiential. We help clients grow Human Brands. Many brands are locked into relationships that stifle growth...

    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • A Creative First Ad Agency

    At The Shop Agency, a leading marketing agency in Dallas, TX, we specialize in full-service traditional and digital marketing to help businesses grow. Our expert team of graphic designers, digital strategists, and branding specialists creates custom marketing solutions tailored to your business goals...

    Location
    Richardson, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Marketing Strategy & Execution

    Rogue Marketing ISNT for marketers who want an ad monkey. It ISNT for CEOs looking for a couple of people to do the latest marketing tactic du jour...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Strategic Communications Fueled by Innovation

    Porter Novelli is one of the world’s leading public relations agencies. This title is achieved by identifying and activating against key insights that drive transformational change-- going beyond just “solving a problem.”...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • We Make Brand Moments Matter.

    We help brands connect on a more human level, finding new ways to tell their story and creating new experiences designed to better serve their audiences and inspire action. So that the moments people spend with your brand matter more...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We Strengthen Your Brand.

    Our mantra is "Choose to be Amazing!", and at Brawn Media, we strongly believe that who we are is reflected by the results we create for our clients. We are proud to be a NYS Women Business Enterprise (WBE), a Google Partner and winners of several awards for marketing excellence...

    Location
    Albany, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Create Delightful Experiences for Brands Like Yours.

    Creative Digital Design Agency - Clients include: Facebook, Samsung, Berkshire Hathaway, Ripple, Paypal, Adobe & More...

    Location
    North Port, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Lead for Revenue Generation

    We're an experienced group of problem solvers and everything we do just for one objective: Growth. Our services are more than your typical strategy building helping hand, try us just for your brand!...

    Location
    Durham, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

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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