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Top 25 Branding & Creative Design Agencies in the USA (2026)

The best branding & creative design agencies, curated by AgencyCluster.

25 verified agencies
37+ years avg. experience
Updated

Agencies 11–25

Strong contenders and rising stars

Extended List
Motto
New York·Small Team·21+ yrs·Score: 96

Global strategic branding agency specializing in rebranding innovative tech companies with offices in NYC, London, and Berlin.

Top Rated15+ YearsSmall Team
Branding & Creative Design
FutureBrand
New York·Large Team·27+ yrs·Score: 95

Global brand-led strategy and design company making businesses better through brand consulting, design, and experience.

Top Rated15+ YearsLarge Team
Branding & Creative Design
Prophet
California·Enterprise·34+ yrs·Score: 95

Strategic brand and marketing consultancy helping organizations realize their full potential through brand-led transformation.

Top Rated15+ YearsEnterprise
Branding & Creative Design
Collins
New York·Large Team·19+ yrs·Score: 94

Transformation consultancy creating impactful brands through strategic design, recognized as Ad Age Design Agency of the Year multiple times.

Top Rated15+ YearsLarge Team
Branding & Creative Design
Landor & Fitch
California·Enterprise·85+ yrs·Score: 94

World-leading brand specialists connecting business strategy to brand through consulting, design, and experience services.

Top Rated15+ YearsEnterprise
Branding & Creative Design
Siegel+Gale
New York·Mid-Size·57+ yrs·Score: 92

Global brand strategy and design firm committed to simplicity, known for the World's Simplest Brands study.

Top Rated15+ YearsMid-Size
Branding & Creative Design
DeSantis Breindel
New York·Small Team·23+ yrs·Score: 91

B2B branding agency empowering brand builders across tech, healthcare, finance, and professional services industries.

Top Rated15+ YearsSmall Team
Branding & Creative Design
Sterling Brands
New York·Mid-Size·48+ yrs·Score: 91

Brand strategy, design, and innovation firm creating breakthrough brands through consumer insight and creative excellence.

Top Rated15+ YearsMid-Size
Branding & Creative Design
Helium Creative
Florida·Boutique·22+ yrs·Score: 90

Award-winning brand development and design studio specializing in real estate, hospitality, and luxury branding.

Top Rated15+ YearsBoutique
Branding & Creative Design
Wieden+Kennedy
Oregon·Enterprise·44+ yrs·Score: 90

Independent creative agency known for iconic campaigns and bold brand building for global brands like Nike and Coca-Cola.

Top Rated15+ YearsEnterprise
Branding & Creative Design
Interbrand
New York·Enterprise·52+ yrs·Score: 89

World's leading brand consultancy providing brand strategy, design, and analytics with iconic Best Global Brands ranking.

Top Rated15+ YearsEnterprise
Branding & Creative Design
Born & Bred
California·Small Team·9+ yrs·Score: 88

Brand agency named Adweek's fastest-growing, specializing in launching and evolving category disrupters.

Top Rated5+ YearsSmall Team
Branding & Creative Design
Duncan Channon
California·Mid-Size·36+ yrs·Score: 88

Top advertising agency with brand strategy and design expertise, four-time Ad Age Small Agency of the Year.

Top Rated15+ YearsMid-Size
Branding & Creative Design
Gander
New York·Small Team·11+ yrs·Score: 88

Award-winning branding and graphic design studio creating thoughtful experiences for brands with soul and substance.

Top Rated10+ YearsSmall Team
Branding & Creative Design
Phable
Texas·Boutique·10+ yrs·Score: 88

Branding agency for SaaS, AI, and venture-backed startups combining deep product understanding with creative execution.

Top Rated10+ YearsBoutique
Branding & Creative Design

Complete Top 25 Branding & Creative Design Agencies

Full numbered list of all 25 agencies

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  1. 1.
    ClayCalifornia
  2. 2.
    PentagramNew York
  3. 3.
    R/GANew York
  4. 4.
    Wolff OlinsNew York
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  7. 7.
    LippincottNew York
  8. 8.
    InstrumentOregon
  9. 9.
    RamotionCalifornia
  10. 10.
    Red AntlerNew York
  11. 11.
    MottoNew York
  12. 12.
    FutureBrandNew York
  13. 13.
    ProphetCalifornia
  14. 14.
    CollinsNew York
  15. 15.
    Landor & FitchCalifornia
  16. 16.
    Siegel+GaleNew York
  17. 17.
    DeSantis BreindelNew York
  18. 18.
    Sterling BrandsNew York
  19. 19.
    Helium CreativeFlorida
  20. 20.
    Wieden+KennedyOregon
  21. 21.
    InterbrandNew York
  22. 22.
    Born & BredCalifornia
  23. 23.
    Duncan ChannonCalifornia
  24. 24.
    GanderNew York
  25. 25.
    PhableTexas

Top 25 Branding & Creative Design Agencies — FAQ

Common questions about the best branding & creative design agencies.

Who is the #1 branding & creative design agency in the USA in 2026?

As of 2026, the top-ranked branding & creative design agency in the USA on AgencyCluster is Clay, with an AgencyCluster Score of 100/100. Rankings are based on verified evidence across credibility, proof of work, reputation, category specialization, delivery maturity, and freshness. Rankings are updated periodically as new evidence becomes available.

How were the top 25 branding & creative design agencies in the USA selected?

This list features 25 agencies selected from AgencyCluster's curated directory. Each agency was evaluated using the AgencyCluster Score (0–100), with particular weight on demonstrated expertise in branding & creative design. Only agencies with verified credentials are eligible, and rankings cannot be purchased. The agencies on this list average 37+ years of experience. For full methodology details, see our How We Rank page.

What should I look for when choosing a branding & creative design agency from this list?

Review their portfolio for range — can they do sophisticated and playful? Ask about their brand strategy process before visual design begins. Check if they deliver brand guidelines and asset systems, not just a logo. For rebrands, ask how they manage internal stakeholder alignment and rollout planning.

How much do the top branding & creative design agencies typically charge?

A comprehensive brand identity project (strategy + design) costs $30K–$150K. Logo and visual identity alone ranges from $10K–$50K. Brand guidelines and asset system creation costs $15K–$60K. Enterprise rebrands can exceed $250K.

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