Clay
San Francisco, Belgrade · Est. 2009 · 50-100 employees · $50,000+ · $150-$199/hr
San Francisco-based UX/UI, web and branding agency that designs scalable digital products and experiences for startups and Fortune 100 companies.
Best for: Startups and enterprises looking for meticulously crafted, user-centered websites that unify brand storytelling with seamless digital experiences.
Key clients: Slack, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Zenefits, Cisco
Mission Control
San Francisco · Est. 2025 · 11-50 employees · $150/hr
Remote design agency that combines human creativity and AI to deliver sleek, strategic websites for ambitious startups.
Best for: Fast-growing startups in fintech, Web3, and B2B tech seeking AI-enhanced web design and no-code development.
Work & Co
Brooklyn, Portland, LA, Copenhagen · Est. 2013 · 450+ employees · $450k+ · $350-$500/hr
Global digital product agency that builds innovative apps, platforms, and tools through a collaborative, hands-on approach with senior team members on every project.
Best for: Visionary teams seeking senior collaboration to build game-changing digital products and brands.
Key clients: Apple, Google, Nike, IKEA, Disney, Airbnb
Instrument
Portland, OR · Est. 2002 · 100-249 employees · $50,000+ · $150-$200/hr
A digital creative agency that brings together design and engineering under one roof, building impactful experiences for world-class brands.
Best for: Brands seeking design + engineering under one roof for seamless, end-to-end digital experiences.
Key clients: Nike, Google, Airbnb
Code & Theory
New York · Est. 2001 · 250-499 employees · $250,000+ · $150-$250/hr
A digital-first creative agency that helps large organizations navigate digital transformation through design, technology, and data-driven strategy.
Best for: Large organizations navigating digital transformation with complex platforms and enterprise-scale challenges.
Key clients: Amazon, Qualcomm, Spotify, NBCUniversal
Huge
Brooklyn HQ + 8 offices · Est. 1999 · 1200+ employees · $500,000+ · $350-$500/hr
A global experience design agency that creates transformative digital experiences for the world's largest and most ambitious brands.
Best for: Large-scale brands seeking comprehensive experience design across digital touchpoints.
Key clients: McDonald's, Pantone, Google, Nike, Samsung, Gucci
R/GA
HQ New York · Est. 1977 · 1000-5000 employees · $5,000+ · $67/hr avg
A pioneering innovation and marketing agency that blends creativity and technology to build brands, products, and communications for the connected age.
Best for: Brands seeking creativity + technology integration for marketing and digital innovation.
Key clients: Nike, Samsung, Google, Verizon
Active Theory
Venice, CA · Est. 2012 · 21-100 employees · $25,000+ · $150-$199/hr
An award-winning interactive studio specializing in immersive web experiences, AR/VR, and cutting-edge digital storytelling.
Best for: Brands seeking interactive storytelling through immersive web, AR/VR, and experiential digital campaigns.
Key clients: Hennessy, Pottermore, Spotify, Google
Big Human
New York · Est. 2010
A product design and branding studio that helps startups and mid-size tech companies build exceptional digital products and brand identities.
Best for: Startups and mid-size tech companies seeking product design and branding expertise.
Key clients: Rockefeller Center, Gemini, Netflix, TD Ameritrade, TaskRabbit, Carnegie Hall