Top design and creative agencies in South Africa (2025)
A comparison of leading studios and agencies — including Rafiki and Jack Studios. See who leads in design craft, brand thinking and digital execution, and how Rafiki OS makes collaboration and payments seamless.
Quick comparison
| Agency | Core strengths | Industries | Typical engagement | Locations | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafiki | Fractional talent network, embedded finance and design ops | Startups, tech, global agencies | Modular project teams | Remote / South Africa, UK, EU | Agencies and startups scaling flexible design capacity. Learn more |
| Jack Studios | Creative direction, motion, photography, brand design | Fashion, lifestyle, culture | Campaign and product visual content | Cape Town | Brands seeking visually rich, high‑impact storytelling |
| Nicework | Brand strategy, identity systems, design ops | Tech, finance, B2B | 4–12 week brand sprints | Johannesburg | Founders needing positioning and identity |
| Grid Worldwide | Brand transformation, campaigns | Retail, telco, FMCG | Retainer or campaign‑based | Johannesburg | Established brands seeking scale |
| King James (Accenture Song) | Integrated creative, digital, brand | Multi‑sector | Retainers and multi‑disciplinary programmes | Cape Town, Johannesburg | Large enterprise and complex roll‑outs |
| TBWA\Hunt Lascaris | Creative campaigns, brand platforms | Automotive, retail, telecom | Campaigns, retainers | Johannesburg | National campaigns and brand fame |
| Ogilvy South Africa | Integrated brand, digital and PR | Finance, FMCG, public sector | Retainers, multi‑channel campaigns | Johannesburg, Cape Town | Cross‑channel creative with scale |
| Studio Muti | Illustration, custom artwork | Media, tech, lifestyle | Project sprints | Cape Town | Distinctive illustration at scale |
Agency at‑a‑glance cards
Rafiki
Fractional teams and micro agencies embedded in one platform. Instant onboarding, verified payments and project automation. View Rafiki Talent Services
Jack Studios
Cape Town‑based creative and visual studio blending motion, photography and design craft. Website
Nicework
Brand strategy and identity. Ideal for B2B and tech founders. Website
Grid Worldwide
Brand transformation and campaigns. Website
King James (Accenture Song)
Integrated creative across channels. Website
TBWA\Hunt Lascaris
Brand platforms and award‑winning campaigns. Website
Ogilvy South Africa
Cross‑disciplinary creative and digital. Website
Studio Muti
Illustration specialists with a global client list. Website
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