Top Creative Agencies in the United States
From Madison Avenue’s ad legacy to San Francisco’s product design culture and Los Angeles’s entertainment-first storytelling, the United States is home to world-class creative talent. U.S. agencies serve fast-moving startups and Fortune 500 brands alike, drawing from hubs like New York, Chicago, Austin, Seattle, Atlanta, and Miami, plus pipelines from top schools such as RISD, SCAD, and ArtCenter.
On Clutch, you can compare verified reviews, case studies, service focus, and budget ranges to identify the right partner for branding, campaigns, content, design, and production. Use filters to sort by city, hourly rate, industry, company size, or project scope, then review portfolios to assess creative range and results. Start with these resources:
• Creative Agencies in Los Angeles
• Creative Agencies in New York
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 103 projectsDD.NYC® is a digital design agency offering services in branding, website design, and development. The reviews are mixed, with approximately 70% positive feedback highlighting their creativity, adaptability, and project management, while around 30% describe communication and deadline challenges. Notably, 60% of reviews commend their design capabilities and organizational fit.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 58 projectsDuck.Design is a versatile design agency specializing in UI/UX design, website refreshes, and creative design services such as graphics and motion graphics. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its efficiency, creative quality, and reliable delivery, with nearly all clients praising their professionalism and responsiveness. Common themes include a strong value for cost and high-quality outputs, though some note minor issues with time zone differences.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 56 projectsAnchour is a versatile marketing and branding agency that specializes in digital marketing, website design, SEO, and brand development. The company is highly praised for its responsiveness, collaborative spirit, and ability to integrate seamlessly with clients' teams. A significant 90% of feedback highlights Anchour's strong project management and timely delivery, while 85% of reviewers appreciate their understanding of client values and needs.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burlington, VT
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Syron Design is a Burlington, Vermont-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ralston, NE
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Eleven Twenty-Three is a branding company. Established in 2013, the company is located in Ralston, Nebraska. Their team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 14 projectsSavage Creative is a branding and marketing agency known for delivering exceptional brand strategies, design, and digital content services. They receive overwhelming positive feedback, with over 90% of reviewers praising their creativity, responsiveness, and project management skills. Clients particularly appreciate their ability to understand and reflect the unique essence of each company, as well as their adherence to timelines and budgets.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 33 projectsPolar is a branding and digital design agency specializing in brand identity creation, website development, and strategic marketing. With consistently positive feedback, 100% of reviewers commend their creativity, effective project management, and alignment with client values. Their services are praised for increasing engagement and delivering quality outcomes, often exceeding client expectations while maintaining strong communication and cultural compatibility.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Carlberg Branding & Advertising is an Advertising company established in 1971. The team provides Advertising and Branding and is based in Houston, Texas.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Greenwood Village, CO
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_defyThemAll is an Advertising company. Based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, their small team provides Advertising and Branding. The company was launched in 2015.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Wilton, CT
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Web design agency ECHO BRAND GROUP was established in 2012. The agency specializes in Web Design and Advertising, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Wwdb integrated marketing is a branding firm. Founded in 2010, the firm offers Branding and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Bullseye Creative is an Advertising company. The team is based in Seattle, Washington, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Oakland, CA
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Carol H Williams Advertising is an Advertising company. The midsize Oakland, California-based team specializes in Advertising and Branding. The agency was founded in 1986.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Glendale, CA
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YYES is a branding firm. They are headquartered in Glendale, California and Minneapolis, Minnesota and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Denver, CO
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Digital Strategy company The Integer Group is headquartered in Denver, Colorado and Dallas, Texas. The team provides Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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Cactus, an Advertising company, focuses on Advertising and Branding. The agency is located in Denver, Colorado.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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Advertising company Harris Media is in Austin, Texas. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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Subject Matter is a branding company. They are in Washington, District of Columbia and have midsize team. They focus on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Harrisburg, PA
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Pavone is an Advertising company. Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Sizmek is a SEO services firm. Their large team is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Eicoff is an Advertising company. Launched in 1956, their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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In London, England and New York, New York, Ralph is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Thelab is a branding company. They were founded in 2002 and provide Branding and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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TBWA is a SEO agency. The New York, New York-based agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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Swift Agency is an Advertising company. The Portland, Oregon-based company was launched in 2006. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, AL
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Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Martin Retail Group is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Charleston, SC
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HOOK is an Advertising company. In Charleston, South Carolina, their midsize team focuses on Advertising and Branding. The company was launched in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Anchorage, AK
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Midsize Advertising company Spawn Ideas, Inc., is in Anchorage, Alaska. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Established in 1996, Mother New York is a midsize Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, AL
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Intermark Group is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 1977.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lexington, KY
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Adcolor Inc is an Advertising company. The company is located in Lexington, Kentucky. Their services include Advertising and Out of Home Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Webster Groves, MO
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Paradowski Creative, a midsize Advertising company, is in Webster Groves, Missouri. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rochester, NY
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A3 Design, a branding firm, was launched in 2003. They offers Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Binghamton, NY
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Teamworld is an Advertising company. Their midsize team is in Binghamton, New York and provides Advertising and Branding. The company was launched in 1980.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Salt Lake City, UT
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Contravent is an Advertising company. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Savannah, TN
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Located in Savannah, Tennessee, Design Team Sign Company is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Located in Houston, Texas and Houston, Texas, Convergent1 is a small branding agency. The team offers Branding and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Branding firm Admerasia was established in 1993. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cockeysville, MD
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Renegade Communications is a Cockeysville, Maryland-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Serino Coyne is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249White Plains, NY
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Advertising company Little Big Brands specializes in Advertising and Branding. They are headquartered in White Plains, New York.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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Richards/Lerma, an Advertising company, was launched in 2008. The agency specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Long Island City, NY
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Located in Long Island City, New York, Concept Farm is an Advertising company. Founded in 1999, the team specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Established in 2001, Stacey Lane Design is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49East Brunswick, NJ
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Located in East Brunswick, New Jersey, Dovr Media is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portsmouth, NH
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Launched in 1984, Sean Tracey Associates is a small Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Joy Riot is an Advertising company. The small Alexandria, Virginia-based team offers Advertising and Branding. The firm was established in 2017.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Memphis, TN
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Advertising company Oden: B2B Marketing Agency was launched in 1971. The team provides Advertising and UX/UI Design and is in Memphis, Tennessee.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Bask Digital Media is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is based in San Diego, California. Their team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Chicago, IL
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StudioNorth, an Advertising company, was founded in 1978. The small team provides Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vero Beach, FL
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Ironside is an Advertising company launched in 1989. The firm provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Piscataway, NJ
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Small Advertising company Brochurery, is based in Piscataway, New Jersey. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Astoria, NY
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Design Diem, a branding agency, was established in 2021. The team offers Branding and Web Design and is located in Astoria, New York.
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Founded in 2016, Iyashi is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Apt 2, NY
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Founded in 2017, Dearest Creative is a branding company. The small team offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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List of the Top 15 United States Creative Firms
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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38.5/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Bethesda, MD
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34/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Rochester, MI
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34.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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34.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tucson, AZ
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35.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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36.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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37.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Addison, TX
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36.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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35.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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37.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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35.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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31.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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35.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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38.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hudson, MA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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34.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Baltimore, MD
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33/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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U.S. Creative Services FAQs
U.S. agencies combine strategic rigor with culturally relevant storytelling tailored to American audiences. You’ll benefit from teams fluent in regional nuances (for example, entertainment-driven content in Los Angeles, tech-forward design in the Bay Area, retail and CPG expertise in Chicago, and finance and media savvy in New York). Working in U.S. time zones also streamlines collaboration, live workshops, and fast approvals.
Additionally, U.S. creative shops often have deep networks in production, media, and influencer ecosystems, helping you move from concept to launch with fewer handoffs. Many are award-recognized and experienced with brand governance, accessibility, and legal standards common in North America.
Pricing varies because of factors like scope, seniority, and market. On Clutch, most U.S.-based creative firms listed charge:
- Hourly rates: $75 – $150 for boutique studios; $125 – $250+ for senior talent at established agencies
- Brand identity: $20,000 – $150,000+
- Integrated campaign: $50,000 – $500,000+
- Website design and creative: $25,000 – $200,000+
- Content production: $5,000 – $150,000+ per asset or shoot
To scope accurately, share objectives, channels, required deliverables, timelines, and internal bandwidth. Ask for options at multiple budget tiers.
U.S.-based creative agencies cover a wide range of categories, reflecting the diversity of the country’s business landscape. Many firms in America support verticals and niches such as:
- Technology and SaaS (San Francisco, Seattle, Austin)
- Entertainment, gaming, and streaming (Los Angeles)
- Finance and professional services (New York, Charlotte)
- Retail, e-commerce, and CPG (Chicago, Minneapolis)
- Healthcare and life sciences (Boston, Philadelphia)
- Travel, hospitality, and restaurants (Miami, Las Vegas)
- Nonprofit and education (Washington, DC, and university towns)
Look for case studies in your vertical showing brand lift, engagement, and business outcomes.
Define your project’s parameters — business goals, audience, requirements, etc. After that, go to Clutch to explore trusted firms and follow these 5 key steps to narrow your options:
- Shortlist by fit — Use Clutch filters for industry expertise, services, and budget alignment.
- Review proof — Assess portfolios for range and depth, read verified reviews, and ask for relevant case studies with metrics.
- Evaluate team and process — Confirm senior involvement, creative strategy methods, research inputs, and production approach.
- Clarify operations — Discuss timelines, collaboration tools, feedback cadences, approvals, and change management.
- Protect your brand — Confirm IP ownership, usage rights, accessibility standards, and brand governance.
- One-size-fits-all proposals with little discovery or audience insight
- Vague scopes, missing deliverables, or unclear usage rights
- No plan for measurement, testing, or optimization
- Limited visibility into the actual team or bait-and-switch staffing
- Overpromising timelines or dramatically underpriced bids versus market norms
- Sparse portfolio evidence in your industry or channel
- Poor communication practices or lack of documented process
It's important to match with a creative team that not only has a good portfolio, but also has a spotless track record providing professional and high-quality service services. Be Thoreau when assessing your potential partners.