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Percepted is a strategic graphic design and web development company with a rich history of bringing client’s products and services to market. The company provides user experience, user interface and brand design to a broad range of clients. The company is known for its ability to internalize the business...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We have the expertise to design & build high-quality, responsive websites and web software that seamlessly aligns with your brand, effectively engaging and converting your audience...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 28 Projects Listed
We are a full service Advertising & Branding agency based in Tampa, Florida dedicated to creating fresh ideas whether it be digital media or traditional advertising. Our work has depth and theory as well as clean aesthetics and presentation...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
eCity Interactive is an award-winning digital and higher education marketing agency located in Philadelphia that uses proven methods to create experiences that inspire action. We believe that building strong relationships with our clients and helping them to build strong relationships with their target...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Material fuels customer strategy and drives engagement for leading brands. We are redefining human centricity for businesses to speed engagement and drive growth for the worlds most recognizable brands and innovative companies...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Materializing the futureExperience design for engaging with the world in new and transformative waysPioneering physical + digital experiencesTellart is an international design consultancy with deep expertise in pushing technological boundaries to create unique and engaging experiences. We have studios...
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- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
LIQUID is a digital agency and Salesforce Partner based in Melbourne, with Sydney coming soon. We are digital marketing specialists: we develop, design and breathe digital. Along with effective, award-winning websites, we also deliver engaging email campaigns, backend development (PHP), Salesforce CRM...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We create websites that are beautiful and hard-working. Spark interest and conversation with captivating content both online and offline. Raise your profile, generate traffic and give your brand a voice. Results driven, we optimise your budget to ensure the highest possible ROI...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Matter Of Form are a leading experience design consultancy, focused on strategy, design, technology and optimisation...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
We are an agency for 360° communication. Our work includes digital projects like corporate websites, social media strategies, digital communication concepts and advertising campaigns rolled out on TV Commercials, Out-of-home, print and radio.Our idea is to think about the solution first and then developping...
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- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Linz, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Subsign is an awarded Communication agency. We create Marketing strategies that bring real business results. Delivering the right message to the right segments of your audience at the right time is the future of social native advertising and content publishing. We work with brands that have the ambition to...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Iași, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Netgocio is a company dedicated to the development of web solutions using the latest technologies. Our goal is the technological development of our customers through the creation of custom tools to meet your expectations.We are specialized in building websites, development of e-commerce platforms, dynamic...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Guimaraes, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
By way of authenticity, intellect, and creativity, SIX is guided by context rooted in the human condition a recognition of symbiotic influences that shape our character, values, aspirations, and ultimately our choices. With an affinity for cultivating raised awareness, we unite to complement and shape how...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Bruxton Group is a boutique creative studio based in Culver City, California, founded in 2013. Specializing in branding, packaging, web design, and digital strategy, the agency collaborates closely with small to mid-sized consumer product and lifestyle brands. The team delivers soulful, strategic...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Culver City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brass Advertising provides video content creation, media buying, marketing strategy, creative, traditional media, digital media, social media management and advertising, website management, and public relations services...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cerberus is an internationally recognized full-service marketing firm in New Orleans. Focus enables our agency to glean insights from a cluttered landscape, identify effective messaging triggers, and design simple yet artful solutions that drive brands forward. This disciplined process enables Cerberus to...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Shark Communications is an award-winning creative and digital marketing agency in Burlington, Vermont. Shark serves clients in a variety of industries and geographic locations with a strategic mix of branding, marketing, web development, SEO, social, and digital marketing solutions. Over three decades, the...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Burlington, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Evo Strategies is a California-based, full-service marketing, advertising and branding agency headquartered in Ladera Ranch. Founded in 2011, the boutique firm offers integrated servicesranging from brand strategy and web design to commercial video productiongeared toward mid-size organizations and consumer...
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- Web Design
- Advertising
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Ladera Ranch, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Blink Advertising is a full-service marketing and communications agency specializing in integrated B2B and B2C solutions that help businesses strengthen their brands, engage audiences, and achieve measurable growth. For more than a decade, the agency has combined strategic thinking, creative execution, and...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- PPC
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a modern communication agency who put digital innovation at the heart of integrated ideas. Working together with global brands and movie studios to deliver some of the most innovative marketing campaigns of this digital era...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
OneWorld Communications is a boutique creative media and communications agency headquartered in San Francisco, with a sister office in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1993, the agency specializes in Truth Marketing a methodology that aligns brand messaging with authentic purpose and audience values. Their small...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Advertising
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bailey Lauerman has developed a reputation as authorities on the 92% of Americans who reside outside of the top ten U.S. cities thanks to decades of experience from our Nebraska headquarters. That 92% is referred to as "The Everything In-Between." The Effie Effectiveness Index selected Bailey Lauerman as one...
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- Video Production
- Advertising
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
From visualization to realization. We specialize in integrated marketing, design and full-service printing...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Lebanon, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
We are a full-service entertainment marketing agency providing media, creative, strategy, digital and mobile marketing services to the film and television industries. From traditional campaigns to streaming strategies, we help you navigate the fast-moving future of entertainment using the most advanced tech...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
An independent, full-service advertising and marketing agency in Minneapolis, specializing in behavior change through strategy, creative, media and analytics. We help organizations understand what motivates people and turn those insights into ideas that inspire action and create meaningful change...
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- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Barrett Hofherr is a creative, full-service advertising agency headquartered at 250 Sutter St, San Francisco, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Founded in 2012 (as barrettSF), the agency is led by Jamie Barrett (chief creative officer) and Matt Hofherr (chief strategy officer). It serves...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Offering Digital Marketing & Social Media Marketing Services. We help B2B companies that are struggling to fill their pipeline with quality leads generate insatiable demand for their products and services using a unique & proven, laser-focused digital marketing process...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Front Burner Marketing is a Northfield, Ohio based digital marketing and sales-enablement agency founded in 2002. As a Certified HubSpot Solutions Partner, it offers full-service inbound marketing, content creation, SEO, PPC, social media, web design, and marketing automation. The firm also operates the Front...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Northfield, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Twotango Collaborative® is a full-service advertising and marketing agency that makes brands more human...
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- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Riley Hayes is a strategic advertising agency that blends creativity with data-driven insights to build compelling brand experiences. With a focus on storytelling and customer engagement, the agency helps businesses connect with their audiences in meaningful ways...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Blue Wheel solves the problem of fragmentation in modern commerce by uniting strategy, data, platforms, and people under one connected approach...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- SEO
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Manning & Co. (M&C) is an established marketing firm headquartered in Sydney and Singapore. M&C was founded in 2008 by marketing expert and serial entrepreneur, Gemma Manning.M&C was born from Gemma’s vision to be trusted marketing partner for businesses and provide a strategic, end-to-end solution with...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TechCompose is the vibrant web development and software development outsourcing company in India providing information technology services to the client’s global (USA, UK, Canada, Middle East, Australia). TechCompose is premium and pioneer service provider for Ruby on Rails, Angular JS, Laravel, WordPress...
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- Web Design
- Public Relations
- WordPress Website Design
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We craft brand and corporate communications that enhance interactions and reinforce positive attributes, empowering businesses with strategic advantages through research, visualization, and collaboration...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Singsys is a leading digital transformation company that offers innovative and cutting-edge solutions to empower businesses in today's fast-paced digital landscape. With a strong presence in the IT industry, Singsys specializes in a wide range of services including web and mobile app development, e-commerce...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
TechUptodate is a web design company that is based in Australia with clients all over the world. The company offers web and mobile designs, UI/UX designs, web development services, graphics services, and e-commerce development...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Prospect, Barbados
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 159 Projects Listed
JZ Marketing is a marketing agency based in the Caribbean. We provide marketing services on an à la carte basis as well as a "All-in-One" marketing solution that takes an inbound marketing strategy to corporate clients. Inbound marketing is the art of promoting a brand online by conveying its core principles...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Oranjestad, Aruba
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Badie Designs is an award-winning creative agency that provides branding and web services to government agencies, corporations, and small businesses...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
TAG Creative is a New York based agency with the drive for smart, strategic branding, and a passion for expressive and evocative content.At every level we challenge ourselves to uniquely connect with our clients, to understand and elevate their brands, to engage meaningfully with consumers at all...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Signature Creative is a Los Angeles based digital product and design agency founded in 2004. With a lean, senior-led team, they specialize in transforming brands through a combination of award-winning branding, UX/UI, creative technology, and full-stack development. The firm partners with Fortune 500s...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Since 1998, weve helped businesses innovate and design consumer products across industries like outdoor gear, medical devices, athletics, lifestyle, home goods, and footwear. With offices in the U.S. and China, we support the entire processfrom concept to manufacturingensuring high-quality, market-ready...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Established over years ago, Time4 Digital is an on-demand service company known for designing and building stunning apps for web and mobile. We are always available to start immediately and are relentless in delivering experiences everyone can be proud of. Working both with startups and big brands, we can...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tychy, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
XongoLab Technologies LLP is a leading AI and mobile app development company in India, delivering next-generation web, iOS, Android, and cross-platform app development solutions. With 15+ years of experience and a team of 70+ skilled professionals, we have successfully delivered 2000+ projects for clients...
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- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Medium Rare Content Agency is a leading agency specializing in connecting brands to customers through the power of compelling storytelling. With a focus on creating and distributing relevant, credible, and targeted content, we initiate conversations that guide customers throughout the purchase journey...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Pyrmont, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
MOCK, the agency is an advertising, graphic, and digital design company. We produce creatively-driven work to help solve marketing challenges...
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WE BRING YOUR PRODUCT IDEAS TO LIFE.LA NPDT is your go-to partner for all your product design and development needs. From idea generation to prototyping and manufacturing, our team will bring your invention or business concept to life.Trust us to turn your vision into a tangible product...
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ruston, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
A&Co is a Seattle based brand and creative studio that merges strategic insight with distinctive design to help businesses articulate meaningful identity and differentiation. Serving clients globally, the agency specializes in brand strategy, identity systems, campaign expression, website experiences, and...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Callis provides digital marketing, advertising and public relations services...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Sedalia, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Share Media is a Boutique Branding, PR, and Digital Marketing Agency specializing in brand development, innovative marketing solutions, and targeted social media campaigns...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
MuteSix excels in Real-Time Performance Snapchat Marketing. With a billion dollars in trackable revenue, our data-driven studio offers a full-service approach for next-gen brands and market leaders across various industries. Join us in crafting seamless customer experiences...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Graphic Design Companies
How do graphic designers price their projects?
Graphic design firms price projects based on scope, complexity, and the value the work brings to your business.
Common pricing models include:
- Project-based (flat fee): One fixed price for the entire project. Works best when the scope is clear.
- Hourly rate: You pay for time spent. Graphic designers use it for ongoing work or projects with changing needs.
- Value-based pricing: Cost reflects the business impact of the design, not just time or effort.
- Retainer: Ongoing monthly agreement for a set amount of work or support.
- Package pricing: Pre-set bundles with defined services, such as branding or social media design.
How much do graphic design agencies typically charge?
Graphic design companies typically charge between $100 and $150+ per hour, with total costs depending on the type and scope of work.
For one-time projects, pricing varies widely:
- Logo design usually costs between $1,000 to $2,500
- Website design ranges from $5,000 to $200,000
- Brochures or social assets often fall between $500 and $2,500+
- Packaging design ranges from $300 to $50,000
- Full branding projects typically cost $16,000 to $63,000
For ongoing work, many graphic design companies use monthly retainers:
- Basic support starts between $500 and $1,000
- Mid-level support ranges from $1,000 and $3,000
- More advanced, high-volume design work costs $3,000 to $5,000+ per month
Specialized design work, such as product or technical design, comes at a higher cost:
- Mechanical design projects range from $5,000 to $10,000
- Prototyping starts at $2,000 and increases based on complexity
How many revisions do graphic design projects typically include?
Most graphic design projects include a limited number of revision rounds, usually one to three, built into the original price.
These revisions include small adjustments, such as tweaking text, colors, or layout details. They help refine the design, not change the concept entirely.
If you request more rounds or major changes after that, designers typically charge extra, often using their hourly rate.
What is the typical turnaround time for graphic design firms?
Most graphic design projects take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on the type of work and its complexity.
- Simple assets, such as social media graphics or ads, are completed in 1 to 6 days.
- Print materials such as brochures often take around 5 to 12 days.
- Larger projects, such as web or app design, can take up to 6 weeks.
The timeline also depends on how clear your brief is and how fast you give feedback. Most timelines already include up to three rounds of revisions, so delays usually happen when feedback is slow or the scope keeps changing.
What file formats do graphic design agencies deliver?
Graphic design firms deliver files in different formats, so you can use the designs across print and digital channels without issues.
They usually provide two main types of files:
Vector files (scalable and editable) are used for logos and brand assets because they can be resized without losing quality:
- AI: The original working file, fully editable
- EPS: Standard format for professional printing
- SVG: Used for websites and digital interfaces
- PDF: Ready for sharing or printing final designs
Raster files (pixel-based) are used for photos and digital visuals where exact detail matters:
- PNG: High quality with a transparent background
- JPG/JPEG: Smaller files, best for web and previews
- TIFF: Large, high-quality files for print
Some projects also include working files, such as PSDs for Photoshop designs or GIFs for simple animations.
All files are usually organized, so you can easily use them for websites, social media, or print materials without extra adjustments.
Can you edit the files that graphic design firms deliver?
You can edit graphic design files only if the agency provides editable formats and gives you the right to use them. In most cases, agencies deliver final files that are ready to use but not easy to change. Editable working files are often shared only if agreed upon in advance.
Files you can edit (if you have the right software):
- AI, EPS, SVG: You can edit logos, shapes, and layouts
- PSD, INDD: You can edit text, images, and layers
- Canva files: You can edit directly in the browser
- Editable PDFs: You can make basic text or image changes
Files that are suitable for use, not editing, include:
- JPG, PNG: You cannot change text or layout
- Flattened PDFs: Elements are locked into one layer
- Outlined text files: Text becomes shapes and cannot be edited
Graphic design companies limit the availability of editable files for practical reasons. Some assets, like fonts or images, are licensed and cannot be transferred. Working files also reflect the designer’s internal process, so the agency doesn’t always include them.
If you need full control, you must define that requirement early. Ask for working files or specific formats in the contract. Otherwise, you will need the original graphic designers to make future changes.
Who owns the copyright: a graphic design agency or a client?
By default, the graphic design agency retains copyright until it transfers it to the client under a contract.
In most cases, ownership depends on what is agreed upon in writing:
- Full ownership transfer: The client gets full copyright and can use, edit, and distribute the design without limits.
- License-only: The agency retains copyright, and the client receives permission to use the design under specific terms (e.g., limited use or channels).
- Partial rights: The client can use the design, but the agency retains certain rights, including the right to use it in its portfolio.
Even when ownership is transferred, some elements may still be restricted. Fonts, stock images, or third-party assets often come with their own licenses.
Without a clear contract, graphic design studios usually retain control, and clients have only limited usage rights.
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