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- Web Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5000/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A branding studio focussed on craft & culturally relevant connection of places and products in hospitality and home...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Stall Designs creates impactful exhibition booths that blend creativity, strategy, and precisionhelping brands stand out, engage audiences, and leave a lasting impression...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Turn Ideas Into Immersive ExperiencesImmersionX Technologies is a leading Immersive Experience Agency creating engaging brand experiences through AR, holograms, interactive installations, and digital storytelling. We help brands captivate audiences and drive meaningful engagement...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Hoops is a 360-degree marketing communication agency that determines the right channels for brands and reaches target audiences with the right marketing fictions...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
SG Cartel is a global creative services coalition headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in fashion, luxury, beauty and premium lifestyle. We build culturally resonant brands through creative strategy, storytelling and narrative architecture, graphic design, campaign concepting and content production...
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- Branding
- Media Buying
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Strategic UX and design.Bespoke, multi-platform programs.Connection and engagement.Authentic storytelling and public relations.Leveraging our experience, humility, and values, Anomali by Design connects with peoplewherever they're at, agnostic of circumstance...
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- Design Services
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
An interdisciplinary design and creative consultancy shaping tomorrows brands, products and experiences...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Local Social is a Palm Beach Gardens-based social media management agency handling strategy, on-site photo and video production, editing, captions, publishing, reporting and paid amplification. We work with local and regional businesses that want consistent, professional content without building an in-house...
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- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We focus on partnering with brands that strive to matter deeply to people. Our goal is to work with those brands that not only enhance daily experiences with their products or services but also look to establish a meaningful connection that goes beyond mere transactions...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
A US / Scandinavian studio focusing on branding, websites & UX/UI design recognized for working with notable scale-ups such as Klarna, Toteme & NEKO in Scandinavia & Nabla Bio, Cerebras & Snorkel in the US.We position companies at the inflection point. Brand and product for the companies you know...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Design Agency in Nashville, Tennessee. Specializing in web design + development + branding. We create high-end solutions for businesses in Nashville...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Cause of a Kind is an award winning tech startup accelerator and creative studio and our mission is to help cool people, build great products. Cause of a Kind exists to solve complex business problems for entrepreneurs, innovators, and mission-driven organizations...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
WGNR is an innovation-first brand marketing agency adept at fusing insights from brand psychology and sociocultural anthropology...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Full-service creative for complex B2B brands. We handle strategy, branding, web, campaigns, content, and digital, and we see past the brief on every one. Most clients arrive with a project. They stay for years...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were an innovative Website Design and Digital Marketing team based in Essex, specialising in Website Design, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), and Google AdWords (PPC)...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Basildon, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
NOBRAND Agency specializes in crafting distinctive identities and digital solutions for luxury fashion brands, fine dining restaurants, and exclusive concepts. Our expertise spans across branding and digital design, strategic marketing, and positioning. We create visual stories through refined illustrations...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Danthree Studio is a strategic CGI and hybrid AI studio serving premium brands in the furniture, home & living, and tech industries across the US and Europe...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
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- Location
- Salach, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
ChainIn builds strategic brands and conversion-focused websites that help businesses attract the right customers, increase conversion, and scale with confidenceturning design into measurable growth and long-term brand value...
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- Web Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Westwood, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Psynema is a Philadelphia-based video production studio specializing in cinematic, story-driven content for brands, businesses, and creative projects. Founded by filmmaker Gary Hanna, Psynema combines independent film storytelling with commercial production expertise to create engaging media that audiences...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Runnemede, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pen & Mug is a caffeine-fueled branding & web design studio...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
NEOM is an independent Italian creative design studio with 28 years of expertise in branding and package design. We collaborate with major companies in both the Italian and international markets...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Teolo, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Hooman is a digital studio that blends bold ideas with beautiful, human-first design. We specialize in websites, apps, and brand experiences that feel simple, smart, and just right. Whether you're building from scratch or leveling up, we turn complex ideas into intuitive products people actually enjoy using...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- West Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
D2 was founded on the premise that successful branding and marketing requires relevant data. Design + Data = D2...
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- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kirkland, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Indiegogh Creative is an award-winning, woman-owned branding and packaging design agency that empowers female-founded and female-forward brands to launch, scale, and pivot smartly. We work directly with entrepreneurs and founding teams to develop brand strategy, visual identity systems, CPG packaging design...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Design Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We love helping Central Coast businesses create content to support their marketing efforts...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Niagara Park, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Crux is a dynamic, woman-owned Creative and Marketing Agency, dedicated to sculpting brand identities and crafting engaging strategies. Specializing in interactive experiences, digital communications, and immersive environments, Crux ensures clients forge lasting connections with their target audiences...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a team of forward-thinking creatives, engineers, and strategists. We take the time to identify the present and future needs of your business, and then perfectly craft a space that will effectively transform your business into the digital tomorrow as seamlessly as possible...
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- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RealSpace3D is a North American architectural visualization studio, founded in 2007, with 2,500+ projects delivered for developers, architects, and builders across the US and Canada...
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- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a powerhouse of creative minds dedicated to pushing the boundaries of art, design, and storytelling. With diverse backgrounds in 3D animation, CGI, VFX, digital marketing, and filmmaking, we bring a unique fusion of technical expertise and artistic vision to every project...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Brantford, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Creative Wise is a boutique branding, packaging, and shopify - focused agency built for CPG brands. We help companies in food, beverage, wellness, supplements, beauty, and personal care create distinctive brand identities, packaging, e-commerce experiences, and creative systems that drive growth...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Calculated risks are the only course of action. Playing it safe is the fastest way to fail at digital.At the current pace of innovation, slow and steady isn't even in the race. We help you go beyond the playbook...
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- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
2B Studio combines cool design and clever engineering to develop successful products for the marketplace...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Full stack web development, UI/UX design, SEO, DevOps, and mobile app solutions based in Stavanger, Norway. We help startups and businesses build fast, modern, and conversion-focused digital products with transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and a strong commitment to delivering real results...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Stavanger, Norway
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
TechMatter is a leading global provider of technology and healthcare solutions headquartered in Glendale, California. The company specializes in enterprise software development, automation, and revenue cycle management, empowering organizations to streamline operations and achieve sustainable growth. With a...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
PicklesBucket is a London-based boutique branding agency working with founders and mission-driven organisations worldwide to turn ideas into credible, compelling brands. From concept to launch, we combine strategy, design, and storytelling to build identities that feel real, confident, and ready for...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
A Saudi-based consultancy specializing in hospitality consulting and destinations advisory, public relations, marketing strategy, events, and product launches. Serving clients across Saudi Arabia and the wider region, MRSM supports organizations in building a strong brand presence through strategic...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Geek Dental Marketing is a Miami-based dental marketing agency specializing in growth-focused strategies for modern dental practices. We help dentists attract consistent new patients through Dental SEO, Google Ads marketing, branding, websites, and AI-driven search visibility. Our approach goes beyond design...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- PPC
- Print Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Psychoactive is a global digital design studio based in Wellington, New Zealand, working between disciplines as "Digital Amphibians". We design and build high-performance, immersive, animated websites for ambitious brands that want to push the web further...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Founded by siblings Joel and Noah McCann, TB Media emerged from a shared passion for impactful projects. We take pride in fostering enduring business relationships, catering specifically to small and mid-size organizations. Our commitment lies in creating lasting connections and delivering specialized...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Industrial Design Company - Colorado Based, Veteran-Owned. Muti-disciplinary design company. We solve problems and create solutions for a variety of industries. We have worked in multiple industries including: Medical Device, Fitness & wellness, Lighting & fixtures, Home goods, and hospitality...
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- Design Services
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sparklin builds AI-powered platforms, products, and brands that scale. We combine design, UI/UX, marketing, strategy, and full-stack engineering to help B2B companies, Fortune 500s, fashion & food eCommerce platforms, and government teams grow. Our clients include Airmeet, Paytm, Chaayos, Delhi Ministry, MSDF...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Fourmeta is an AI-native product and eCommerce agency in London. We build AI agents, assistants and AI products, and Shopify Plus stores that sell. 36+ AI projects shipped. Makers of Fourmula.ai and Askflow. Clients include UNICEF, HP and Josh Wood Colour...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- UI/UX Design
- CRO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
At Kachaam Design Agency, we don't just design for today. We create experiences that define the future. Cutting-edge UX. Powerful branding. All crafted to move your business forward...
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- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
GMSVision is a Germany-based 3D visualization and CGI studio specializing in photorealistic renderings, animations, and virtual experiences for architecture, real estate, and product design. The agency helps clients transform concepts into compelling visual narratives that enhance project presentation...
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- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hanover, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Full-service creative and digital marketing agency with studios in Beirut and Doha. Swot Creative Hub builds brands, content and campaigns for hospitality, F&B, luxury, automotive, sport, finance and consumer brands across the GCC and Levant, with strategy, production, CGI, web and paid media all handled...
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- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- Dbaye, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At Love Studio we love challenges and the joy of creation they bring with them. From festival stages, immersive spaces and 4 story high murals to digital original campaigns and visual identity design, we are a well trained design team here yo make your wildest dream come true...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Tiffany is a highly skilled and multifaceted visual designer based in New York, specializing in the development of compelling brand identities and strategic art direction across various creative disciplines...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Somewhere in an old part of Bucharest, in a building with a great view, you’ll find our team working on the thing we value most – THE PROJECT.Sitting at our white desks, on white computers, we put in all our imagination, our focus, our time and experience, building momentum, until we reach that unique...
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- Web Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Everything You Need to Know Before Hiring 3D Modeling Studios
Should I hire a 3D modeling company or a freelancer?
A custom 3D modeling company is the stronger choice because quality, reliability, and scalability are not optional in production work. These factors directly affect delivery, consistency, and business outcomes.
Companies operate through teams, structured workflows, and defined quality control processes. This reduces errors, avoids delays, and ensures consistent output across all assets.
Freelancers are limited by individual capacity and availability. They can handle small, simple tasks, but struggle with larger scope, tight timelines, or ongoing production needs.
For complex or business-critical projects, companies provide predictable delivery and lower execution risk.
You can see how 3D modeling companies and freelancers compare in the following table:
| Aspect | 3D modeling company | Freelancer |
| Best for | Complex, large, ongoing projects | Small, one-off tasks |
| Reliability | High, team-based delivery | Variable, depends on one person |
| Quality control | Structured QA and review process | Limited or informal |
| Scalability | Handle multiple assets and growth | Limited capacity |
| Expertise | Specialized roles within a team | Generalist skills |
| Project management | Defined process and communication | Less structured |
| Risk | Lower risk of delays and inconsistencies | Higher risk if issues arise |
| Cost | Higher upfront, but more predictable | Lower upfront, less predictable long-term |
What can a 3D modeling studio do for your business?
Working with a 3D modeling company is now a standard part of how businesses design, present, and sell products. By 2026, the global 3D modeling market is projected to reach $8.64 billion, showing how quickly adoption is growing across industries.
Here are five key benefits of using 3D modeling in your business:
1. Increase in conversion rates
3D modeling allows for interactive product viewers that traditional photography simply can't match. When customers can rotate, zoom, and customize a product in real-time, their confidence in the purchase increases exponentially.
- High-value sectors like furniture have seen conversion jumps as high as 200% after implementing 3D and AR tools.
- More than 8 in 10 shoppers will choose to interact with a 3D view over 2D images when given the option.
2. Reduction in product returns
The imagination gap, where a customer expects one thing but receives another, is a leading cause of returns. 3D models provide a perfect representation that accurately manages expectations.
- Brands that use 3D visualization report an average 40% reduction in return rates, as shoppers gain a clearer understanding of size, texture, and fit.
- In some specific cases, high-quality 3D visuals have slashed returns by up to 80%.
- Companies that use 3D configurators (where users build their own versions of products) see a 25% increase in average order value.
3. Accelerated time-to-market and prototyping
A 3D modeling company can create digital twins of your products before a physical prototype even exists. This allows marketing and sales teams to begin their work months ahead of production.
- Global manufacturers have reported improving product launch timelines by an average of 4 weeks by replacing traditional photography with 3D pipelines.
- The automotive and retail sectors use 3D modeling to reduce customer decision time by 33%, accelerating the overall sales cycle.
- Enterprises typically reach the ROI breakeven point for 3D visualization within just 6 to 9 months.
4. Long-term cost efficiency
While the initial cost of a 3D asset can be higher than a single photo, the long-term savings are massive. Once a model is created, you can generate unlimited angles, colors, and environments at near-zero marginal cost.
- Furniture manufacturers have seen visual production costs drop by 38% over two years after shifting 60% of their catalog to 3D.
- Enterprises often report a 25% to 40% reduction in annual visual production spending after moving away from recurring studio fees.
5. Improved marketing engagement and recall
3D content is inherently stickier. It captures attention better than static ads, leading to higher brand recall and interaction across social and digital channels.
- In 2025, AI-driven 3D advertising solutions boosted brand recall by over 45%.
- Advertisements featuring interactive 3D elements achieve up to 94% higher click-through rates than standard ads.
What information should I prepare before contacting a 3D modeling company?
Prepare clear project details so the 3D modeling firm can accurately estimate the scope, cost, and timeline. Strong input will reduce back-and-forth and prevent delays.
- Project goal: Define what you’ll use the model for – for example, a product render, a game asset, or an AR experience requires different quality and workflows.
- Reference materials: Provide images, sketches, CAD files, or similar examples. Clear references reduce guessing and speed up alignment.
- Scope and quantity: Specify how many models you need and if there are variations. Keep in mind that the larger scope increases costs and timeline.
- Level of detail: Clarify realism and complexity. Low-poly models differ significantly from high-end, photorealistic assets.
- Technical requirements: List formats, platforms, or engines. Requirements like .fbx, Unity, or Unreal affect how the model is built.
- Timeline and budget: Set expectations early. Deadlines and budget constraints directly shape what is feasible.
What criteria should I use to compare 3D modeling companies?
Focus on portfolio quality, relevant experience, and ability to deliver within your scope, timeline, and technical requirements. The right 3D modeling agency should match your project type, not just offer generic 3D capabilities.
Check out:
- Portfolio quality: Review finished work, not just concepts. Look for consistency in detail, realism, and execution across multiple projects, not one standout example.
- Relevant experience: Check if they’ve worked on similar industries or asset types like products, games, or architecture. Prior work in your industry also reduces onboarding time.
- Technical capability: Confirm they support required formats, engines, and optimization standards, such as .fbx, Unity, or Unreal.
- Process and communication: A structured workflow with clear stages, approvals, and updates reduces risk. Poor communication leads to delays, rework, and misalignment.
- Pricing structure: Clear pricing should define what is included, including the number of models, revisions, and the level of detail. Hidden costs often come from a vague scope.
- Timeline reliability: Past delivery performance matters more than promises. A reliable 3D modeling agency will set realistic deadlines and stick to them.
- Reviews and client feedback: Consistent positive feedback indicates reliable, high-quality delivery.
- Scalability: Ensure they can handle larger workloads or ongoing projects if needed.
What questions should you ask 3D modeling companies before signing a contract?
Asking the right questions reduces risk before work starts. It helps you validate capability, clarify expectations, and avoid delays, rework, or hidden costs later.
Relevant background
- What types of 3D modeling projects have you completed recently?
- Which industries do you have the most experience in?
- Can you share case studies or examples similar to my project?
- What tools and software does your team use?
Services and processes
- What is your typical workflow from briefing to final delivery?
- How do you handle revisions and feedback cycles?
- What is included in your pricing, and what costs extra?
- How do you ensure quality control before delivery?
Related to your project
- Have you handled projects with a similar scope or requirements?
- What timeline do you estimate for this type of work?
- What file formats and outputs will you deliver?
- What do you need from me to start and keep the project on track?
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About 3D Modeling Companies
How much do 3D modeling services cost?
3D modeling agencies charge $100 per hour or$40 to $5,000+ per model, depending on complexity, scope, and 3D modeling provider.
- Simple models cost $40 to $500
- Mid-complexity models cost $200 to $1,000
- High-complexity models cost $1,000 to $5,000+
Specialized models have their own ranges:
- Character models cost $500 to $5,000+
- Architectural models cost $500 to $5,000+
- Vehicle models cost $300 to $3,000+
- Product models cost $100 to $1,000+
Rush projects increase costs by 25% to 50%, because tight timelines require prioritization and additional resources.
What factors influence the cost of 3D modeling services?
3D modeling cost depends on the model's complexity and the time and expertise required. Scope, timeline, and usage all directly impact the final price.
- Model complexity: More detail, higher polygon count, and realistic textures increase time and cost.
- Project scope: The number of models, variations, and required assets expands the workload and pricing.
- Timeline: Tight deadlines raise costs due to rush work and resource prioritization.
- Experience level: Senior artists and specialized studios charge more for proven expertise.
- Usage and purpose: Models for games, film, or AR/VR require different levels of quality and optimization.
- Revisions and feedback: More rounds of revision and unclear briefs increase time and overall cost.
How long does it take to create a 3D model?
3D modeling typically takes anywhere from a few hours to 4+ weeks, depending on complexity, type, and level of detail.
- Simple models take a few hours to 1 to 2 days
- Standard models take 3 days to 1 to 2 weeks
- Complex models take 2 to 6+ weeks
- Large environments take 2 to 4+ weeks
- High-end characters take 20 to 25 days or more
Project timelines can extend to months. Large-scale productions, multiple assets, or heavy revisions increase total duration.
Can 3D models be modified later?
Yes, you can modify 3D models later if you have access to the source files and usage rights. Native formats like .blend, .max, or .ma allow changes to geometry, textures, and structure.
- Small updates, like adjusting colors, materials, or minor details, are fast.
- Larger changes, such as redesigning parts of the model or adding complexity, require additional work and take longer.
3D modeling agencies can optimize models for different platforms, formats, or performance needs. Flexibility depends on the file type. Formats like .obj or .fbx can be edited, but with more limitations than source files.
Important note: Ownership decides whether you can modify 3D models. Without full rights, changes may be restricted or require approval.
What is the difference between 3D modeling and 3D rendering?
3D modeling is the process of creating the shape and structure of an object in a 3D space. 3D rendering is the process of turning that model into a final image with lighting, textures, and visual effects.
| Aspect | 3D modeling | 3D rendering |
| Purpose | Build the object | Create the final image or animation |
| Output | 3D file (model) | 2D image or video |
| Focus | Shape, geometry, structure | Lighting, texture, realism |
| Tools | Blender, Maya, 3ds Max | V-Ray, Arnold, Cycles |
| Stage in process | Early to mid-stage | Final stage |
| Results | Editable asset | Visual presentation |
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