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203 Companies - Rankings updated: August 24, 2026

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  • JUST Creative

    Branding & Design Agency | Jacob Cass

    JUST Creative is an award-winning branding & design agency specializing in brand strategy, brand design & rebranding...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • The Charles Group

    Taking Flagship Brands From Basic To Brilliant

    Based in New York City, THE CHARLES was founded by sibling duo, Aaron Edwards and Samantha Edwards in 2011. Driven by their respective passion for culture, creativity, strategy, finance and technology, they sought to create a digital-first agency that would do things differently...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Fixate NYC

    We Build Principled Brand

    We empower brands to build meaningful connections with their audiences. We achieve this by guiding them through a process of self-discovery, which allows us to design an authentic representation of their identity. Our approach integrates creativity, innovative technology, and a commitment to positive social...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • FullStop

    NYC's Digital Design Agency

    FullStop is a team of expert web designers in the heart of USA (New York). Along with web designing our success in software development, corporate identity and mobile app development. We are a complete digital design agency...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • DAVID.MARKET

    Digital Marketing for Creative Brands

    DAVID.MARKET is a small team digital and creative agency in NY dedicated to helping growing creative brands jumpstart their growth, sales, leads, and brand visibility through expert digital advertising, SEO, web design, and more...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (13)

  • Empirical

    An Award-Winning, Full-Service Creative Agency in New York City

    Offering creative, branding, and music marketing solutions. Empirical is an award-winning, full-service creative agency in New York City. We partner with businesses to build, launch and grow their brand identity...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (12)

  • Kreative Shadow

    Fuel Your Growth With Our Guiding Creative Director Shadow.

    Kreative Shadow, a leading-edge design and branding agency situated in the heart of New York, is dedicated to developing innovative and strategic solutions. Our work goes beyond aesthetics, delving deep into meaningful engagement with the dynamic world we call home...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Jeanine Kelley Design

    Thinking Before Execution

    Jeanine Kelley Design is a senior-led brand and packaging practice that blends architectural systems thinking with strategic design. The studio helps consumer brands turn bold ideas into structured, production-ready packaging that stands out on the shelf and scales seamlessly across product lines...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • bicom

    We Spark the Connection. You Own the Conversation.

    We combine big agency experience with a boutique's agile attitude. In a world of commoditized services, bicom takes a high-touch, relationship-based approach to connecting leading brands with target audiences through media and influencer engagement, digital content and engaging experiences...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • LAIR

    A Collective of Visual Craftsmen Using the Moving Image To Tell Your Story on Any Screen.

    LAIR is a fully integrated creative studio with a story-first approach to production. Our award-winning roster of multimedia directors offers an incredible range of expertise. We pride ourselves on taking ideas beyond expectations...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
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    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • BBH Global

    When The World Zigs, Zag

    BBH is a creative agency built on the belief that difference drives success. Founded in London in 1982, we specialize in bold, transformative brand strategies that make businesses more valuable...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • Klickpicks

    One Stop Shop for Fashion + Lifestyle Content

    Meet your new favorite production tool, you never knew existed. Our world class team of originators presents you with thousands of options for your next production. We have everything under one roof needed for your project, saving your time and money and all those pesky middlemen fees...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    1.0 1.0 (4)

  • InklyDesign

    We Create Designs That Attract, Engage, Sell.

    Based in NYC, InklyDesign crafts visually striking, sales-driven designs. From branding to viral content and websites, we deliver impact without breaking your budget...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • SomeOne

    A World-Class London Design Practice

    Over the past decade we've heard businesses ask us the same question, I know we need to change, I know you can make things attractive, but how can we make it stick? This conundrum is the biggest strategic challenge facing modern brands and SomeOne's specialist subject...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • BrandLink Advisors

    Counsel, Advice, and Answers for the Brand-Minded

    Whether is a right or left brain issue, Q seems to always have done it before, and always architects something to make it better, every time and without fail. Q is a true professional and a pool of knowledge...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Flying Saucer Studio

    Full Service Agency for Impact Brands

    Growth-friendly illustration, marketing, branding, and web/app development for companies who change the world...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Base Beauty Creative Agency

    An Agency For Modern Beauty

    We create everything that the consumer sees and touches from a holistic marketing approach. Base Beauty partners with brands in high-growth mode, such as well-funded start-ups, brands readying for acquisition, or companies recently acquired, to help fuel aggressive and ambitious growth goals. Our...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Labbrand

    Your brand is your power.

    Labbrand is a premier agency specializing in Insights, Strategy, Naming, and Design. We craft compelling brand identities and innovative solutions that enhance brand equity, ensuring your brand resonates powerfully with its audience...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Pace Communications

    Inspiring Results through Integrated Marketing

    At Pace Communications, we partner with leading Fortune 100 and notable brands, delivering integrated brand storytelling that spans 17 industry verticals. As your dedicated and agile marketing extension, we create better experiences for customers and employees. With audience-first creativity, fueled by data...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    4.4 4.4 (12)

  • Studio 631

    Website Design, SEO & Branding in Long Island, New York

    We help businesses grow with custom branding from website design, logo design, SEO, and strategic content creation that attracts the right audience and turns visitors into customers...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (123)

  • Yantram Animation Studio

    Design Excellence

    YANTRAM STUDIO, flourished out as a Global Brand in the world of Imagination and designing. Our architectural outsourcing Company strongly represent our decade old arduous journey to become a top class renowned brand for 3D Building construction drawings & Design, an envy to every studio in the CGI world...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Angelo Semeraro

    Crafting Visuals That Resonate

    Angelo Semeraro is a design director currently based in Brooklyn, NY, with 25 years of experience with clients in the luxury, fashion, retail, lifestyle, and beauty industries...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • SGK

    Simplifying Marketing While Amplifying Your Brand

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

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • The PR Influence

    Bring Your Brands Vision to Life With Innovative Strategy, Powerful Story-Telling, and Content.

    The PR Influence is a full-service digital agency that helps brands stand out from their competition. We increase brand awareness with content that elevates their digital presence using out-of-the box ideas and effective digital strategies...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • MAVRK Studio

    We Create for Creators.

    MAVRK Studio is a creative and growth agency for food & beverage brands. We help emerging and established brands build strong identities, grow online, and turn products into retail-ready businesses. From launching new brands to reimagining legacy favorites, we know food and we make it look good...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Lustre

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    A Women Led Branding & Design Agency

    Lustre is a branding and design agency trusted by over 200 brands since 2018. We elevate established companies through strategy, creative and storytelling - developing brand identities, packaging and Shopify websites that achieve results. With a focus on clarity, beauty and impact our experienced team helps...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (21)

  • McKinney

    Full-service Integrated Agency

    As a full-service integrated agency, McKinney partners with all of our clients on strategy, creative development and production, digital, and measurement...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • Front Row

    The Leading Beauty Marketing Agency

    Front Row partners with leading brands to accelerate their ecommerce growth. Offering a unique blend of niche expertise and global perspective, we leverage our capabilities and proprietary technology to design, market, and distribute on a global scale...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
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  • Keren Mevorach

    Designing Complex Things Easily.

    Hey! My name is Keren Mevorach. I promise I'm not like the stereotypical Karen. My name is spelled with two es, so I'm quite different...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Further Group

    A Bet On The Future

    Further Group is a strategic design agency specializing in visual identity design for brands seeking clarity, consistency and impact. They create cohesive brand systems that reflect a company's personality and values across all touchpoints...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
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  • Movement Strategy

    The Social Media Agency Behind the Best Brand Social Shannels

    Founded in 2008, Movement Strategy is an independent, full-service, social-led creative agency, dedicated to helping brands build the best social media channels. Our growing team of social media experts and content creators span across LA, NY, and Denver, identifying leading trends and leveraging the power of...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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  • Elitehub

    Crafting Digital Excellence for Luxury Brands

    ELITEHUB Luxury Digital Agency specializes in elevating high-end brands through tailored digital marketing, innovative technology solutions, and personalized consulting services. Our expert team crafts bespoke strategies that enhance online presence, drive engagement, and ensure exceptional client...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $400/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Selma Digital

    Hand-crafted Technology Solutions

    Selma Digital is a design-driven studio dedicated to crafting products that are both functional and visually compelling. Their approach combines in-depth brand insights with user experience best practices, all delivered through an agile and adaptable process...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Zerotrillion

    Moonshot Creativity

    Were a global entertainment and creative services company with offices in New York, Amsterdam, and Toronto, helping brands break through growth barriers with bold, ambitious creativity across branding, advertising, media buying, and public relations...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • LN.IV Studio

    Design That Defines Your Brand

    LN.IV Studio is a creative agency founded by Ellen Ivy Krantz, specializing in clean, refined brand identities for innovators, artists, and creatives...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • CAPS Design Studio

    Designing Brands People Obsess Over

    CAPS Design Studio is a boutique brand and web design agency focused on helping startups and scaleups stand out through bold, strategic visuals. The studio combines storytelling, motion, and user experience to create brands that balance performance with emotional impact, turning ideas into memorable digital...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Amra & Elma

    We Connect Beauty Brands With Their Target Audience!

    A&E is a full service digital marketing agency specializing in media buying, influencer marketing campaigns, social media management, events, branding and content creation (photo and video production). We are a media agency that grows brands digitally! We utilize social media techniques known only to macro...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.1 4.1 (17)

  • Lumens

    Light up your brand world.

    At Lumens, we ignite your brand's growth through bespoke design grounded in strategic insight. Our expert team crafts tailored solutions to elevate and transform your brands presence...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • JAM

    Strategic Branding & Packaging

    JAM provides strategic branding and packaging design to clients...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • MOTIF®

    Helping Luxury Fashion, Lifestyle & Beauty Brands

    We sit with you through the hardest of decisions and make sure your brand shines, while you focus on delivering the best products and building strong customer relationships!...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Sideways Inc

    We Make Your World More Beautiful.

    Digital-first branding and creative agency uniquely positioned to differentiate your brand...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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  • Rep.Agency

    Online Reputation Management & PR

    Rep.Agency is focused solely on Reputation Management services for all-size businesses and individuals. We clean negative results and promote what you do best...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • 160over90

    Elevate Engage Excel

    160over90 is a branding and creative services agency with offices in Philadelphia, PA, Newport Beach, CA, and Gainesville, FL. We collaborate with companies to overcome their business and marketing challenges through our expertise in branding, design, advertising, interactive solutions, public relations...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Fengyu Hao

    Everything is designed. Few things are designed well.

    Hello! My name is Fengyu Hao, I'm a UX/UI & Visual Designer. With over 10 years of experience in visual design, I transitioned into the world of UX while working at Raisin, a fintech startup...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Sprague Media

    Performance Agency Founded on Relationships

    Sprague Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in performance marketing for eCommerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. They offer a comprehensive suite of services, including paid social media advertising, paid search campaigns, content creation, and community management...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • RAW Marketing Agency

    We Don't Chase Trends. We Set Them.

    RAW Marketing Agency is a full-service creative and digital marketing agency helping small and medium businesses build bold brands and grow online. We specialize in branding, web design, SEO, social media marketing, Google Ads, Meta Ads, content marketing, and influencer marketing all through flexible monthly...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • Chase Design Group

    We Chase The Uncommon

    Chase Design Group is a full-service boutique branding and creative studio founded in 1986 by visionary designer Margo Chase. Headquartered in South Pasadena, California, with offices in New York City and Bristol (UK), the firm delivers deeply strategic brand-building through identity, packaging, digital...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Loket Design Inc

    We design. We develop. We get it done - nicely.

    Founded by Bart Ruijpers in 2019, Loket Design was born from fifteen years of consultancy and in-house expertise, culminating in numerous award-winning designs. With a passion for creativity and innovation, were eager to take on new projects and bring fresh ideas to life...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • FutureBrand

    We Make Businesses Better Through Brand

    FutureBrand is a global brand-led strategy and design agency that helps businesses grow through the power of branding, combining strategic rigor with creative execution. With over 25 years of experience, the agency specializes in brand strategy, design, and management, working with organizations across...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • Design Optimax

    OPTImum MAXimum Solution for Your Business

    Design Optimax helps startups businesses in two ways. For budget conscious people, OPTImum Performance Startegy and for those who don't have budget issues, MAXimum Performance Strategy...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    2.7 2.7 (1)

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