These top creative staffing agencies offer businesses staffing solutions to fill creative temporary or permanent positions spanning from design and content to marketing. Find the right partner for your needs by comparing qualified agencies based on their reviews, ratings, portfolios, cost of services, team size and more.

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  • TouchZen

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    Premiere Mobile Applications

    75+ Mobile Apps Shipped. 12+ Apps Featured by Apple & Google. 20M+ Downloads...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed

    TouchZen Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Software Testing
    • Software Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Staff Augmentation
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    • UCLA
    • Beachbody
    • FullyRaw by Kristina
    • Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    • Harman/Kardon
    • Amalfi Jets
    • JetBay
    • SHRED
    • Get Cover
    • Cancer Buddy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    TouchZen Reviews & Testimonials

    • Shaya Ghanouni
      Shaya Ghanouni COO at InstaStylin
      5.0★

      Mobile App Development Review from Shaya Ghanouni

      The Touchzen team was amazing!! They were always responsive and ready to incorporate our feedback. The quality of their work was great and the tips they gave us during development were extremely helpful. We would gladly work with them again.

    • Domenic Fraboni
      Domenic Fraboni COO at The Mobility Method LLC
      5.0★

      Mobile App Development Review from Domenic Fraboni

      We couldn't be more pleased with our experience with TouchZen. They took over a bad situation left behind by our previous development team and have been able to continue to build new features while cleaning up the old project. We have been very pleased with their developers responsiveness as well as the project management. I would highly recommend working with them for any of your web or mobile app development needs.

    • Brett Lassig
      Brett Lassig President at Get Cover LLC
      5.0★

      B2C Apps Review from Brett Lassig

      We have been extremely impressed with TouchZen's development team behind the Get Cover Mobile App. Their approach has been collaborative, and responsive to the needs of our warranty and claims environment.The app is intuitive for end users while still delivering the robust functionality needed on the backend, especially around claims processing, and real-time updates.Their diligence has made a significant impact. Features like streamlined claim submission, status tracking, have enhanced both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.Overall, this highly capable and professional development team has delivered quality work and stands behind it. We look forward to continuing to build and scale with them.

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  • The Creative Effectiveness Company

    The Mission Control is a specialist healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotech brand consultancy that helps organizations create meaningful communications in highly regulated and scientifically complex markets. Combining strategic thinking, creative excellence, and deep industry understanding, the...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Business Consulting
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Lurgan, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    The Mission Control Communications Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Business Consulting
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Print Design
    • Digital Services
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    • JSR Life Sciences
    • Crown Bioscience
    • Emmes Group
    • OptymEdge
    • Veridix
    • VaxTrials
    • CluePoints
    • AG Mednet (Judi)
    • Sartorius
    • Envigo
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    The Mission Control Communications Reviews & Testimonials

    • Michelle Lang
      Michelle Lang Associate Director at Cmed Clinical Services
      5.0★

      Creative Services Review from Michelle Lang

      James and his team at Mission Control are exceptional and not the norm when it comes to creative agencies. They take time to understand your needs, meet your deadlines and are always available to you, no matter the time zone. I worked with them in my last company and have made sure to continue with them in my new position as they are superior to any company I've worked with in the past (and I've worked with many). Communication, creativity and quality work from Mission Control is outstanding!

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  • Ment To Create.

    Ment specializes in aiding brands in delivering a profound message to their audience, fostering enduring impact through innovative and strategic creative processes. Our expertise lies in crafting compelling narratives that resonate deeply and contribute to a lasting impression on target audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Cancún, Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Ment Studio Services

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
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    • Ashby
    • Reik
    • Roc Hotel Tulum
    • Ahau Tulum
    • Mexico Fashion Show
    • Salo
    • Mayarmol
    • Kaanbal
    • Murdered in Paradise Survivor
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Ment Studio Reviews & Testimonials

    • Aoife Lalor
      Aoife Lalor Review from Google
      5.0★

      Aoife Lalor's Review Sourced from Google

      Would highly recommend Ment Studios to anyone for any video / photo projects. Alonso and his team were incredibly professional, thorough and went above and beyond to meet our needs - capturing stunning video and photo coverage of the event. Excellent communication and a joy to deal with. Thank you!

    • Ricardo Gómez
      Ricardo Gómez Review from Google
      5.0★

      Ricardo Gómez's Review Sourced from Google

      Excellent service and great disposition. Alonso is an excellent, helpful, and attentive person. I really like his work because he knows how to be very professional. We've been working with him for a couple of years now, both for that reason and because he's very good at what he does. His drone shots are excellent, plus they are very clean, subtle, and elegant, which denotes the good eye for detail in his work. Highly recommending it, you won't regret it! Thank you so much, Alonso, for all your support :D

    • Carlos Quintin
      Carlos Quintin Review from Google
      5.0★

      Carlos Quintin's Review Sourced from Google

      Ment is a place where incredible solutions and ideas are born. The team is committed, professional and knows how to come up with ideas to materialize them in the best possible way to help your business grow. I highly recommend purchasing their services.

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  • Discover. Brand. Innovate

    JAXONLABS is a brand strategy and innovation firm that helps growing companies clarify their direction, strengthen their positioning, and implement practical solutions that support long-term growth.We work with founders, executives, and leadership teams to sharpen strategy, & strengthen brand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Sherwood Park, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    JaxonLabs Services

    • Branding
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
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    • Biltmore Studio
    • Las Sendas Golf Club
    • Caliente Construciton
    • Soltare
    • Lipman Logistics
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    JaxonLabs Reviews & Testimonials

    • Isaiah Taylor
      Isaiah Taylor Review from Google
      5.0★

      Isaiah Taylor's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with Tom and JAXONLABS has been incredibly valuable. Tom has helped us think more clearly about our brand strategy, how we position the business, and how our story shows up across our marketing.What I’ve appreciated most is that his work combines strategy, coaching, and practical execution. He has helped our team think more clearly, challenge assumptions, and make better decisions across messaging, content, campaigns, website direction, customer experience, and long-term growth planning.

    • Team 7 Summits Snacks
      Team 7 Summits Snacks Review from Google
      5.0★

      Team 7 Summits Snacks's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with Tom and JAXONLABS has been incredibly valuable. Tom has helped us think more clearly about our brand strategy, how we position the business, and how our story shows up across our marketing.What I’ve appreciated most is that his work combines strategy, coaching, and practical execution. He has helped our team think more clearly, challenge assumptions, and make better decisions across messaging, content, campaigns, website direction, customer experience, and long-term growth planning.

    • Karch Properties Inc.
      Karch Properties Inc. Review from Google
      5.0★

      Karch Properties Inc.'s Review Sourced from Google

      They were professional, strategic, and easy to trust throughout the process. I hold Tom and the JAXONLABS team in high regard and would confidently recommend them to other businesses looking for thoughtful strategy, strong execution, and practical business development support.

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  • Intentional Experiences

    We provide expert UX consulting with 18+ years proven success. Our multi-disciplinary team delivers product strategy, user research, UX design, training and experience testing. We have offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Canada, New York USA and Cambridge, London, UK...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Akendi Inc. Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Market Research
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Software Development
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    • ARM
    • Staples
    • Unicef
    • Aviva
    • Government of Canada
    • McAfee
    • RoyalLePage
    • Rogers
    • YMCA
    • Worldbank
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Placing People First

    The Best Tech Recruiters & Tech Staffing Agency in Los Angeles, CA & Austin, TX - Rapid Growth Hiring, saving you time & money!...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Staff Augmentation
    Location
    Marina del Rey, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Fabric Staffing Services

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Staff Augmentation
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    • Discord
    • Twitter
    • HeadSpace
    • Grindr
    • Google
    • AppliedVR
    • Wonolo
    • Cover
    • Guitar Center
    • Discover Channel
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Fabric Staffing Reviews & Testimonials

    • Kabir Shukla
      Kabir Shukla Review from Google
      5.0★

      Kabir Shukla's Review Sourced from Google

      Have been working with Fabric for years, both when hiring and looking to get hired. Could not recommend more strongly. Rory and team care genuinely, ensuring the hiring process is a true partnership. I've recommended Fabric to others and all had an equally positive experience.

    • Alex Rupprecht
      Alex Rupprecht Review from Google
      5.0★

      Alex Rupprecht's Review Sourced from Google

      I worked with Fabric Staffing during my most recent job search, specifically with Tom who was amazing! With their help, I was able to land a good software engineering role.I sometimes get a little bit of interview anxiety. Tom was great and was able to help coach me with some practice sessions, and it really helped with my confidence in the actual interviews. I got the clear impression that they wanted to place me somewhere that would be a good fit.I'll definitely work with Fabric Staffing again in the future!

    • Kyle Y
      Kyle Y Review from Google
      5.0★

      Kyle Y's Review Sourced from Google

      I was let go from my senior software engineer position in April of 2022. Fortunately, the job market was hot at the time, and I was practically swarmed by recruiters on Linkedin. However, Marissa from Fabric Staffing was easily the best recruiter collaboration I experienced during my hunt.She recognized my specific skill set and gathered my interests and salary requirements. She then matched me with two companies that fit my profile very well -- one in a similar industry that I was already working in, and one that was a fascinating opportunity that I could adapt to. She was always down-to-earth but bright and understanding during the process, where many other recruiters were robotic or were coming off as super insincere. I felt like I could be direct with her and she'd be pragmatic and honest. She was able to ease any anxiety I had about being let go before interviewing, and I ultimately selected one of the two positions she approached me with. I've been happy with my placement since then.I definitely recommend using recruiters like Marissa if you'd like to fill your open positions with carefully selected people that are suited to your company's culture. And as a candidate, I'd definitely be happy to work with Marissa and Fabric Staffing again.

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  • Engineering Whats Next

    AppsGenii is a Texas-based AI and software engineering company delivering custom software, automation, cloud, and data solutions that help businesses and government organizations improve efficiency, innovate faster, and scale with confidence...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Frisco, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    AppsGenii Inc Services

    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • IT Services
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Business Consulting
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    • DHL
    • STC
    • UAEFA
    • BATA
    • Coinbase
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • People and Culture, Engineered.

    GoldinKollar is a premium People and Culture consultancy headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, serving clients across MENA and the Gulf. We engineer employee experience across five domains: Culture, Employer Branding, Internal Communication, Employee Experience and Engagement, and Measurement. Our edge is a working...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Event Marketing
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    Location
    Cairo, Egypt
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    GoldinKollar Services

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Event Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Market Research
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    • e& Egypt
    • Saudi German Hospital
    • SODIC
    • Hassan Allam
    • BARQ
    • FEDIS
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • The Technology Recruitment Firm For The AI Economy

    InvoHire is a technology recruitment firm focused on helping high-growth companies hire specialized talent for the AI economy, including AI engineers, machine learning professionals, data engineers, software developers, and engineering leaders. The company combines deep technical recruiting expertise with...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Pembroke Pines, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    InvoHire Services

    • HR Outsourcing
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    • InvoZone
    • Anakeed Mart
    • Column
    • Theraforge
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the core specializations of creative staffing agencies?

Creative staffing agencies source and place talent across design, marketing, content, and digitalroles. Their core focus includes recruiting graphic designers, copywriters, artdirectors, UX/UI designers,web developers, content strategists, videographers, and social media specialists.

They also handle freelance, contract, and full-time placements, ensuring companies get the right talent for short-term projects or long-term creative needs. Many agencies offer portfolio vetting, skillassessments, and projectmatching to help businesses quickly access qualified creative professionals who fit their brand and workflow.

What is the process for working with a graphic design staffing agency?

Working with a graphic design staffing agency happens in several strategic stages to ensure a seamless and time-efficient collaboration.

Here’s a breakdown of the steps you will take before you begin your partnership:

  1. The agency sets up the initial consultation to define project needs, required skills, timeline, and budget
  2. The creative staffing agency reviews requirements and selects candidates from its vetted talent pool
  3. The firm arranges interviews, portfolio reviews, or test assignments for fit and evaluation
  4. You select the designer while the agency manages contracts and onboarding
  5. The creative staffing company provides ongoing support and check-ins to ensure the placement meets expectations throughout the engagement

What factors affect creative staffing agency pricing?

Creative staffing agency pricing depends on several key factors:

  • Role complexity and skill level: Highly specialized roles like UX designers or motion graphics artists cost more than general graphic designers 
  • Experience: Senior or niche talent requires higher hourly or project rates
  • Engagement type: Freelance, contract-to-hire, and full-time placements each have different fee structures
  • Project duration and workload: Longer or more intensive projects increase total costs
  • Turnaround speed: Quick placements or last-minute staffing needs come with premium fees
  • Agency reputation and talent pool quality: Agencies with stronger networks or pre-vetted specialists may charge higher rates for reliability and expertise

How can I verify the credentials or portfolios of creative talent?

You can verify the credentials or portfolios of creative talent through several reliable steps:

  1. Review their portfolio for quality, consistency, and relevance to your industry or project needs
  2. Check client testimonials or references on platforms like DesignRush to confirm past performance and reliability
  3. Verify work history on platforms like LinkedIn or professional websites to ensure experience aligns with claims
  4. Assess technical skills through test assignments, design challenges, or certifications where applicable
  5. Ask the staffing agency for background checks, skill assessments, or previous project evaluations to validate their expertise

What happens if I'm not satisfied with graphic design staffing services?

If you’re not satisfied with graphic design staffing services, most agencies offer replacement guarantees, allowing you to request a new designer at no additional cost within a set period. They may also provide performance reviews or mediation to address issues and realign expectations.

Reputable agencies maintain flexible contracts, so you can adjust the engagement, switch talent, or end the assignment if necessary. Clear communication and early feedback help resolve most concerns quickly and ensure the project stays on track.