DesignRush industry experts identified the top-performing creative agencies in California that help brands attract their audiences and generate loyalty. You can use our practical tool to filter them by rates, reviews and size. Additionally, you can visit their profiles for more info on their awards, services, portfolios and more.

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  • Connecting Brands and Technology.

    FINE is a digital agency that helps brands connect with customers through various platforms by offering services in strategy, design, and technology. Their expertise has helped industries such as wine and spirits, hospitality, consumer technology, banking, and finance stand out in a crowded market...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
  • Full-Service Advertising Agency Providing Start To Finish Marketing Solutions.

    LMA is a full-service marketing and advertising agency headquartered in San Diego, California. Serving medium to large businesses across the U.S., the firm specializes in delivering strategic marketing solutionsfrom brand building and digital campaigns to media planning, production, and Spanish-language...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Were Here To Help You Reach the Goals That Matter

    The biggest companies in the world choose our team and now you can too. Experience world class service and results you can count on. Our modular pricing makes sure you only pay for the services you need. No matter if you need strategy, design, content creation or to buy media, we can even work white label. We...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Event Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Are Fine Print. We Make Videos.

    We are Fine Print, a creative production team. We move at the speed of social. Putting heart into every project, stitch after stitch, curating little details to craft big stories. It's in the fine print...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Audio Production
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Where Design Knows No Limits.

    Hey there! My name is Luana Gomes, I'm a Freelance Graphic Designer creating visual compositions that communicate brand stories across digital, social, web, and print...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Global Advertising, Marketing, and Design

    Carson+Doyle is a global, independent collective of creators proudly part of Generation Z. We guide our clients through the evolving Gen Z landscape by combining bold creativity with unrivalled insights into the next generation of consumers. | carsondoyle.com...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • To be disruptive. To be diverse. To be dynamic. To be daring.

    TBD is a diverse group of creative problem solvers who believe in the power of creative ideas to bring about positive change. TBD was built to serve brave, mission driven brands that want to disrupt markets or themselves in order to create this change...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Startup's Design Department.

    NUMI matches startups with vetted, high caliber designers. We cover all your design needs under a single subscription. Get connected with world-class designers, ready to embed on your team today...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Generative Design And Creative Communications

    New Fiction is a design-driven brand and product studio that merges timeless visual design with emerging technologies such as generative AI and procedural systems. The company positions itself at the intersection of identity, storytelling, and digital product creation, building scalable brands and experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Stories That Resonate, Content That Matters

    Corduroy Media is a San Francisco Bay Area video production company and creative agency based in Oakland. The firm specializes in storytelling through video, photo, animation/VFX, and creative content, supported by strategy, campaign execution, and performance marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Global Award Winning UI UX Design Company

    At Onething Design, our focus is on excelling in a singular domain. Renowned for our exceptional expertise in UX UI design services, we were honored with the Best Design Agency award in 2022. However, it's our enduring passion for design and the praise received from our clients that drive our continual...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Challenge Accepted.

    One Eighteen Advertising is a premier, full-service advertising agency that generates explosive growth and achieves desired results through a deliberate creative process and powerful voice...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Strategic Solutions, Bulletproof Results.

    Bullet Consulting, a full-service agency specializing in business, marketing and political consulting, offers comprehensive solutions for small and midsize businesses seeking revenue growth and influence. With expertise in strategic marketing, branding, messaging and content development, we empower our...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Build and Execute Digital Strategy for B2B Enterprises.

    B2B Digital Marketing Strategy partners. Discover industry-leading expertise in SEO, SEM, ABM, Marketing Automation, Web...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Creative Services
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Digital Innovation Experts

    At 10up, we think that where design and engineering knowledge intersect is where digital innovation frequently occurs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Creative Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Creative Innovation Meets Global Strategy

    Pier2 Marketing is a full-service marketing and branding firm headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Houston, Seattle, New York, Amsterdam, Mexico City, and Lviv. The agency delivers 360° marketingfrom strategy and market research to creative design, digital execution, and international campaign...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Award-Winning Investment marketing agency for asset managers and financial firms

    MBC Strategic is a branding and design agency for investment firms, helping asset managers, private markets firms, and wealth platforms sharpen positioning, build authority, and communicate with institutional and high-net-worth audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • The Integrated Marketing Agency for the AI Age

    Strategy. Creative. Technology...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
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    Location
    San Carlos, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Designing Success Through Strategic Web Solutions.

    EIGHT25MEDIA is a leading web design firm in Silicon Valley, ranked #1 in 2017. Their strategic approach to web design focuses on technology companies, media publications, and e-commerce. They specialize in strategic consulting, web design and development, and digital marketing and branding...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Interactive presentations, brand, and product design

    Bridger Creative is an interactive presentation agency and product design studio. We build custom sales presentations with logic, calculations and hands-on interactions, delivered as a link that embeds anywhere and reports back what each person read. We also design products and brand systems...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Make It Matter

    Ad Age Small Agency of the Year 2026 Overall Gold Winner. An independent creative agency connecting brands to humans since 2008. We have one simple north star: Make It Matter...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Video Production
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • Helping Businesses Define Their Digital Presence

    The digital landscape grows larger every day and we're here to help you find your place within it. From crafting your brand to building your website to managing your tech stack, we'll make sure your digital presence is an asset, not a liability...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Chula Vista, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Delivering Impactful Digital Marketing Services That Achieve Measurable Results.

    Redhawk Marketing has expertise in digital marketing services and strategies solutions with over 20 years of experience to ensure SMBs have the marketing tools and know-how to grow their business...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Santa Rosa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Crafting Compelling Video Content

    Binary Pulse Studios, a premier video production agency, creates engaging videos that move, motivate, and educate. Its expert team elevates brands through rich, cinematic imagery and polished post-production visuals. Leveraging versatile studio spaces and cutting-edge technologies, Binary Pulse Studios...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • VR/AR
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
  • Empowering Growth Through Digital Excellence.

    Marketing Maven is a dynamic digital marketing agency with a team of integrated specialists who develop customized campaigns. The agency meets diverse client needs through tailored strategies and innovative marketing solutions. Marketing Maven thrives on adapting to the evolving digital landscape, fostering...

    Location
    Camarillo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Better Outsourcing

    Hamedia is comprised of highly trained individuals who are experts in their respective fields. We take great pride in our ability to provide our clients with the best talent available. Whether you need sales professionals, marketing experts, or customer service representatives, we have team members who can...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $7/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

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