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

5,520 Companies - Rankings updated: August 22, 2026

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

  • Its an addiction to your visual imagery.

    Its an addiction to your visual imagery.

    Hey! My name is Mimi Sia, based in Toronto. Mimi is a strategically-minded art director and visual designer running 16 creative identities on demand...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Website Development, SEO & Internet Marketing, Social Media & Website GDPR Compliance.

    Website Development, SEO & Internet Marketing, Social Media & Website GDPR Compliance.

    Designs on the Web, headquartered in Borehamwood, specializes in web design, search engine optimization, web marketing, and ensuring GDPR compliance for businesses. Our comprehensive services encompass the development of content management systems, e-commerce solutions, shopping cart technology, and online...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Specialising in Creating Brands That Tell Your Story With Impactful Results.

    Specialising in Creating Brands That Tell Your Story With Impactful Results.

    Mark Hutton introduces himself as the owner of Hutton Creative, specializing in branding, packaging design, and website design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Kilmacolm, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your guide to the top.

    Your guide to the top.

    At Sherpa, we understand that every business faces its unique journey. Whether it's gaining greater visibility, building a stronger brand identity, or crafting a comprehensive marketing strategy, we're here to lead the way...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Print Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Emmeloord, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creativity With a Plan, Marketing That Actually Works

    Creativity With a Plan, Marketing That Actually Works

    Maeson is a trusted specialist in marketing, web design, and branding. As a seasoned agency, they support businesses in building and elevating their digital presence through forward-thinking marketing strategies, polished website design, and impactful brand development...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Rijswijk, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Born in 1992, we are a fully integrated public relations and marketing firm, based in Istanbul, Turkey. We are a communications consultancy with distinguishing characteristics: Intuitive, Innovative and Independent. We service clients, not “Stock Exchange Markets”. No one owns us, so we are free to...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Make Your Vision for Selling Online a Reality.

    Make Your Vision for Selling Online a Reality.

    Software engineering company Kadro, situated in the US, creates B2C and B2B eCommerce websites for online retailers...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Where Strategy Powers Creative Brilliance

    Where Strategy Powers Creative Brilliance

    Immotion Studios is a Fort Worth, Texas-based brand creation and advertising agency. Our agency was founded on and is passionate about brand creation and design. We have a remarkable level of expertise in brand building and identity development thanks to our more than 20 years of experience in brand strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
  • We are your one-stop-shop for brand images: to create lasting experiences and relevant social contents.As we do what we love, we are a diverse network of creative experts in the fields of fashion, music, sports, art, culture, lifestyle, design, beauty, technology, philosophy and sustainability.We create...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • A new kind of marketing agency.

    A new kind of marketing agency.

    Pivot Forward provides Strategy and Creative solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Privately owned and fiercely independent for 65 years, Luckie & Co. is a marketing firm that uses data and consumer insights to solve its clients'​ toughest challenges. With offices in Atlanta and Birmingham, the firm operates on a core belief that innovation and meaningful change come from a solid marriage...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Birmingham, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Independent Creative Solution Agency

    Independent Creative Solution Agency

    We are creative solutions agency in Amsterdam and Zurich. We combine creative services and strategic insights to provoke new ways of thinking and doing to create groundbreaking design solutions to enhance the everyday experience...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creative Discovery is a creative digital agency whose mission is to help brands and entrepreneurs achieve success. Our agency excels on it´s 360º communication, this means that we work in the areas of Branding, Design, Web Design, Digital Marketing and Content Creation. We are the company with highest...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Oeiras, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Sell the Truth

    Sell the Truth

    If you're not selling the truth, what are you selling? Our mission is to prove that the truth is enough—that you can tell the truth and still make money...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • SEO
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • Brand development, design and web.

    Brand development, design and web.

    Ascend Studio is an independent brand, design and web design agency. Our primary focus is on brand experience, creating engaging connections between brands and people...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Think Curious

    Think Curious

    Don’t create just for the sake but make sure you have something to say, then say it to the right audience, in the right way...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Content Rules!

    Content Rules!

    We are a team of content developers -- producers, directors, DPs, illustrators, animators and editors -- who work together to produce dynamic videos that will engage your audience. Whatever your budget, you can be assured that if we take on your project you will be delighted with the results...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Working in over 35 countries around the world from our offices in London, Amsterdam, New York and Singapore, 1HQ specialises in innovation, branding, packaging and 3D structure...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Windsor, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Design is about improving the things that matter in life

    Design is about improving the things that matter in life

    HemingwayDesign is a multi-disciplinary design agency led by two generations of the Hemingway family and a wider team of talented designers...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Great design should feel as good as it looks.

    Great design should feel as good as it looks.

    Ambience Design Group creates beautiful design solutions that capture the essence of you. From branded business spaces to personal branding, we have ideas that will allow you present yourself in the best light possible...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We are a purpose-driven marketing firm committed to helping our clients create a healthier world.

    We are a purpose-driven marketing firm committed to helping our clients create a healthier world.

    One part AdTech, one part creative agency, one part data analytics firm, and one part consulting company, Global Prairie unites the creativity, insight and strategy needed to drive meaningful results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • We Are the Agency for Change Agents.

    We Are the Agency for Change Agents.

    At Spectacle, we turn high potential businesses into high performing brands by providing the right strategic and creative tools to break through the clutter, enabling brands to stand out and stand the test of time...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • The art and science of marketing

    The art and science of marketing

    Stratistry is an agency focused on delivering actionable, data insights that drive business results. We specialize in executing relevant marketing campaigns that are designed to achieve your desired outcome. Our commitment to our clients is to help them transform their brands and ultimately their business...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Melbourne Digital Agency offering solutions for your business.

    A Melbourne Digital Agency offering solutions for your business.

    A small boutique digital agency providing digital solutions for your business. Specializing in small ecommerce websites, photography and video...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Toorak, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Explosive Creative Services for a Brave New World

    Explosive Creative Services for a Brave New World

    BOOM Creative is a small, integrated agency, combining traditional and digital marketing with innovative creative and powerful design. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that maximize revenue and build brand affinity...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Art of Business™

    The Art of Business™

    If you want to amplify your brand and add a spark of colour to your customers gray matter then talk to us. At Downing we deliver authentic brands, effective websites and compelling marketing. Our team offer sharp ideas, proven experience and ambition to help your business grow...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Nelson, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Well Help You Deliver Your Message and Get Results.

    Well Help You Deliver Your Message and Get Results.

    Shout Creative has delivered thousands of hours of video and animated content for digital marketing, commercials, special projects, documentaries, and national television. We are a full-service video agency servicing South Florida and beyond...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Telling inspiring stories to energize change

    Telling inspiring stories to energize change

    We're a Detroit-born video creative agency. We believe video content can help shape a more just and equitable world. Can we help share your story?...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Detroit, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Create & Collaborate

    Create & Collaborate

    Branding and packaging agency specializing in food and beverage clientele...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Media Services for Life's Stories

    Digital Media Services for Life's Stories

    Gibby Visuals is a full service digital media company that specializes in video, photography, aerial drone production company. We offer solutions for businesses, events, live streaming, weddings, and families...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We think differently. We work differently.

    We think differently. We work differently.

    An independent, award-winning branding and design agency based in Manchester, UK. Since establishing the agency in 2002, we have been immersed in all things brand, from creation, re-positioning and re-imagining, to implementing, developing and managing. We blend strategy and creativity to devise...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $450/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We're a creative agency with big ideas. Follow us for digital, social media, design, advertising and stuff you'll like...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Nottingham, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Established in 1992 Mirabelle is a London-based full-service international marketing and advertising agency...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Croydon, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Branding Beyond

    Branding Beyond

    At Legacy79, creating transformational impact is our driving force. Were here to empower our client partners to achieve their mission and thrive. We do this through clearly defined strategies delivered with inspired storytelling and leveraging the power of technology...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Enjoy your brand

    Enjoy your brand

    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 ;)...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Milan, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • We design digital tailored environments for (nice) clients and brands.

    We design digital tailored environments for (nice) clients and brands.

    A boutique design studio based in Sydney, Australia. We design and build fully custom websites...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
  • A place where brands come to life.

    A place where brands come to life.

    Rockit Science Agency offers its clients across the globe services in branding, advertising, interactive, and public relations...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Analyse - Enhance - Elevate - Engage

    Analyse - Enhance - Elevate - Engage

    WATT is creative production company based in London, with a global reach. We specialise in creating unique and engaging content that empathises with your message, and resonates with your audience...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • From Indonesia to the world.

    From Indonesia to the world.

    AsiaPR is founded by people who are combining the understanding of business needs and having very extensive experience in communications and public relations field...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    South Jakarta, Indonesia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Making the Impossible, Possible.

    Making the Impossible, Possible.

    I am David Cordero, a proud and born Costa Rican now living in Orlando, FL. Graduated from the University of Central Florida as a Graphic Designer with a minor in Marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Think Hiring A Designer Should Be Simple

    We Think Hiring A Designer Should Be Simple

    Hey! We are Penji, an on-demand and unlimited design service upgrading the way you work. Founded in 2017 by Khai Tran. Whether you need one project or a full-time team, Penji is the easiest way to get professional designs in 120+ categories...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Camden, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • The agency for creative clients. Offering conceptual design and technical precision.

    The agency for creative clients. Offering conceptual design and technical precision.

    At Idealis Creative, we are a woman-led creative agency with a global presence in New York, Los Angeles, and Sydney. Our approach is grounded in evidence-based design. We craft solutions that bring our clients their ideal outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • VR/AR
    • UI/UX Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Beacon, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We capture your vision and turn it into a beautiful cohesive brand.

    We capture your vision and turn it into a beautiful cohesive brand.

    Every business holds valuable assets waiting to be unearthed. Belleville Studio specializes in crafting purposeful designs that enhance your visibility and foster genuine connections with your target audience through strategic branding, websites, and marketing campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Collingwood, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Foundry produces award-winning videos and photos for B2B industrial brands.

    Foundry produces award-winning videos and photos for B2B industrial brands.

    Foundry is an award-winning content creation shop that believes the hardworking people in industrial manufacturing and repair are the heartbeat of what gets stuff done. Its our job to tell their stories. We produce videos and photos for B2B industrial brands that want to strengthen their marketing strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Why Eat Beans When You Can Have Lobster?

    Why Eat Beans When You Can Have Lobster?

    A web design agency in Solihull, Birmingham that care about you and your brand, no matter of size or what industry your business is in...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Solihull, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Big City Name, Small Town Service

    Big City Name, Small Town Service

    We are a team of creative professionals in Northwest Florida providing modern & fresh photography and video production (content creation) and marketing services including social media & ad management for businesses big and small...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Destin, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative Thinkers, Giving Voice To Your Brand

    Creative Thinkers, Giving Voice To Your Brand

    We enable your company to effectively present, expand, elevate its corporate identity, and engage with its target audiences through clear, creative, and precise experiences. Smarketing assists in the execution of your sales strategies, facilitating effective deal closures in the process...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Market Research
    • Creative Services
    • Email Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Windsor, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Character Marketing Agency originated from Japan

    Character Marketing Agency originated from Japan

    Minto is an agency specializing in Character Marketing Services catering to both B2C and B2B markets. In the realm of B2B, we offer IP licensing opportunities (including Minto IP and Anime IP) enabling brands to expedite revenue generation and enhance brand recognition. Additionally, our services encompass...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Bangkok, Thailand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your product or service presented in detail

    Your product or service presented in detail

    MIATI is an innovative design and technology studio dedicated to streamlining operational processes by offering a human-centered service prioritizing quality and outcomes. Our expertise lies in crafting both printed and digital assets with a focus on functionality while preserving aesthetic appeal. Our...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Indaiatuba, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr

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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