20 creative studios to check out in Manchester

Deciding on which part of the industry you’d like to work in is one thing, but knowing where to find relevant and inspiring workplaces is another. And with so many creative companies across the UK, expanding your knowledge of who’s out there can certainly give you a leg up. So every few weeks, we’ll be helping you discover new studios, agencies and more by highlighting a range of them up and down the British isles. This week, we’re heading up to the Northern powerhouse, Manchester!

Named as the UK’s leading tech city outside of London and home to world-renowned businesses such as clothing brand Missguided, the UK headquarters of Adidas and the BBC, Manchester has long been lauded as a hub for the creative industries.

The city provides its thriving businesses with a substantial amount of fresh talent each year, producing around 36,000 graduates annually. More than 100,000 students call the city home, with almost 25% of them enrolled in creative, digital and technology courses.

The continuous growth of businesses – not to mention the amount of creative talent settling in the region – makes the city an undoubtably fantastic place for opportunities in the sector. Here, we’re highlighting 20 creative studios you should check out – from branding and design, to publishing, motion and creative coding. Scroll down to explore them all!