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.

Best California Creative Marketing Agency Rankings

136 Companies - Rankings updated: September 02, 2026

We evaluate every agency on DesignRush according to expertise credentials and client satisfaction ratings. Some placements are sponsored.

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  • cgi/vfx﹒ websites﹒ branding . design

    We bring main character energy back into brands.10+ years of turning big ideas into bigger brands through design, websites, visual fx, & strategy for CPG brands...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Dkng Is a Creative Studio Based in Los Angeles, California

    At the core, DKNG is a comprehensive graphic design and illustration atelier, predominantly catering to the realm of entertainment...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Branding That Builds Shelf Confidence

    We are an award-winning strategic branding and design agency specializing in package design in food, beverage, and wellness categories...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Petaluma, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Makers of Momentum

    Barrett Hofherr is a creative, full-service advertising agency headquartered at 250 Sutter St, San Francisco, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Founded in 2012 (as barrettSF), the agency is led by Jamie Barrett (chief creative officer) and Matt Hofherr (chief strategy officer). It serves...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Product Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Some call it branding. We call it love.

    Orange Tulip Studio is a Los Angeles branding agency specializing in logo design, brand identity, graphic design, and website design. Since 2012, we have helped businesses build memorable brands, attract customers, and grow through strategic branding, creative design, and results-driven experience...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Unifying Who You Are With What You Do.

    Welcome to Beveled Design Co. We don't just design, we create identity. When you choose BDC you're choosing a partnership that goes beyond the ordinary. We are not just designers; we are storytellers, weaving narratives through visuals that captivate, engage, and connect. We are problem solvers, turning...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Amazon-first San Diego agency

    Cessna Marketing is an Amazon agency in San Diego. We run Seller and Vendor Central, then build the websites, ads, and content that sell the products. We've managed over $30M in sales across 10+ brands at a 4.2x average ROAS...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Chase The Uncommon

    Chase Design Group is a full-service boutique branding and creative studio founded in 1986 by visionary designer Margo Chase. Headquartered in South Pasadena, California, with offices in New York City and Bristol (UK), the firm delivers deeply strategic brand-building through identity, packaging, digital...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Bold Branding, Honest Storytelling

    FRANK Collective is a creative agency specializing in branding, strategy, design, content, and digital experiences. With a focus on clarity, boldness, and authenticity, the agency crafts distinctive brand identities that capture audience attention and drive long-term growth. FRANK has partnered with industry...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Intangible Value That Lasts

    Heirloom is an independent brand strategy and identity firm. We specialize in brand positioning, naming, brand architecture, messaging and voice, and visual identity design. Past clients include Flex, John Deere, EMyth, Facebook, Marketo, and Walmart...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Pacifica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Direct Success, Amplified.

    Admail West is a trusted direct marketing company with nearly a quarter of a century of expertise. We offer comprehensive integrated marketing strategy consulting and implementation programs, leveraging our experience in direct mail and extending our services to database management, analytics, automated...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • 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
  • Branding That Slaps

    SLAPS is a creative branding and design agency that exists to challenge the status quo of modern advertising. Our mission is to create brands that inspire by collaborating closely with our partners and helping them reflect on why and for who they were truly created...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package 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
  • Unconventional Connections, Bold Results

    The HYPHEN team (formerly JP Marketing, merged with Marketing Plus) is a full-service creative marketing agency founded in 1994. With approximately 26 team members in Fresno, California, the firm specializes in brand-driven advertising, media buying, digital strategy, website design, and storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Fresno, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Defining The Impossible.

    At Akwire Agency, our culture thrives on diversity, weaving together a vibrant tapestry of perspectives and backgrounds. Here, creativity knows no bounds as we embrace each team member's unique strengths. From brainstorming sessions to client meetings, our collaborative spirit fuels innovation, ensuring every...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $47/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Building brands that outlast the seasons.

    Marzo Creative is a Los Angeles Brand & Design Firm serving hospitality, CPG brands, startups, entertainment, professional businesses, and health and wellness brands. Branding, strategy, and creative direction, all in one place...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Package 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
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time

    Geletka+ is an full-service, independent, creative-first agency based in Chicago. We help brands move faster and make a bigger impact by cutting unnecessary process and building integrated teams around the work that matters most...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We Make Brands Hard To Ignore

    Magla is a creative studio based in Los Angeles, California. We focus on creative solutions, design services and campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Package 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
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Creating Value & Altering Emotions

    MUAVE Agency is a creative and consulting firm specializing in Branding, Marketing, and Business Consulting. We craft impactful brand identities, modern websites, and performance-driven strategies that connect with audiences and elevate businesses. Guided by our motto Creating Value & Altering Emotions, we...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • A Social Media Creative Agency That Builds Brands

    SLIQUE Media: Creativity. Strategy. Results. A full-service creative agency...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Branding That Informs, Enhances, and Excites.

    Britton Design is a wine and food packaging specialist based in Sonoma, California. Designer/owner Patti Britton creates innovative wine packaging, food packaging, restaurant logos, and brands/image identity for start up companies and large corporations. She also has international experience...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Sonoma, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
  • Empowering Omnichannel Conversations that Drive Business Success

    Kenscio Digital Marketing Pvt. Ltd. is Indias leading SaaS company for omnichannel marketing and messaging, delivering personalized, data-driven engagement across every digital touchpoint...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Email Marketing
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    California City, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Born From Expertise

    [Welcome to the Nexus] A central point where strategy and execution meet to produce real results. A laboratory of creativity and intelligence. A launchpad for businesses ready to move past the noise and into the next phase of their evolution...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Vista, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Creating Content That Moves You®

    We are a multi award-winning, vertically integrated company with a global team, delivering comprehensive solutions from ideation through to post-production. By harnessing the latest technology, we streamline workflows, ensure superior efficiency, and pass on the full cost benefits to our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Top Digital Marketing Agency In USA

    DigiTec Studio Top digital marketing agency in USA offering SEO, web design, branding, and results-driven solutions. See how we can help your business grow...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Design That Speaks to the Senses

    Juli Shore Design is a boutique design studio. Juli Shore Design create brands that are timeless yet current, that engage the consumer and promise a sense of comfort and well being...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Original Film & TV + Branded Content

    Arrington Media is an independent, family-run, full-service production company that creates motion and stills for the most engaged audiences. We like to maintain an enjoyable, welcoming environment, but we are also preoccupied with professionalism and ethical business practices. We like to maintain an...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Elevate. Engage. Influence.

    Gigasavvy is a visionary creative marketing agency headquartered in Orange County. With a blend of art and technology, we empower brands to tell their stories, connect with customers and drive business growth. Our expertise lies in brand development, creative storytelling, digital marketing and design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Innovate. Create. Inspire.

    Hello world! My name is Tito Martínez, I'm a brand design & illustration specialist and the person behind GAME design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Innovation in Motion.

    Black Canvas is an award-winning and Emmy® nominated production company, animation studio and editorial house based in Los Angeles, CA...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • "The Future of Marketing" – LAWeekly

    AdWaken.ai makes broadcast-ready commercials for a fraction of the price leveraging our decades of advertising experience and expert use of cutting-edge AI–enabling bold brands to rewrite their content playbooks. We deliver the seemingly impossible for a fraction of traditional live productions...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • AI Development
    • Creative Services
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • The Foundational Truth: Brand Is Strategy

    Noble Digital is a SantaMonicabased digital marketing and video production agency founded in 2012. With a team of roughly 1050 specialists, the firm blends analytics, strategy, design, and high-quality video to help mid-market and enterprise clients grow their brands and customer bases...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • PPC
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Your Story, Our Branding: Giving Life to Your Narrative.

    At Fifth Atrium, our passion for storytelling shines through our artful animation and branding. We offer a full-service suite, including graphics, animation, videos, web design, and brand consulting. Together, we create content that aligns with your unique vision...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Matching Talent With Success

    Artisan Talent is a premier creative staffing agency that has been redefining talent solutions since its inception. Committed to excellence, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of the creative, digital, and marketing industries...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Trusted Video, Animation, and Photo Production Experts.

    Werehaus is a full-service production company made for marketing teams, agency producers, and iconic brands...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Audio Production
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Driving The Future Of Culture.

    Full-service integrated and music marketing agency working with the world's largest entertainment, consumer, and lifestyle brands...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • PPC
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Your creative partner for invisible video production with your in-house team or studio

    Marmonaut is a video production company run by experts in the fields of storytelling, design and animation. We work closely with companies, startups and studios. Let us spring your business forward with world-class video content...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Smart Websites Built For Growth

    Website Design Hive creates stunning websites, logos, apps, and animations while driving growth through SEO, PPC, and digital marketing. We turn ideas into results-driven online experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Campbell, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $450/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We Help Brands See Into the Future

    Introducing XTRA BOLD AI, a revolutionary agency at the forefront of AI-powered creativity and data-driven excellence. With a proven track record working with industry giants like Starbucks, Amazon, and Nike, we bring a wealth of experience to deliver unparalleled creative excellence. Our expertise extends...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Rafael, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • Create Electricity.

    Electric collective was born by creators at the forefront of the media revolution. We create for the BOLD. Our team and resources have successfully created 1,000s of pieces of content, that have driven millions in sales. Send us any project and well electrify it...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Where Clients And Makers Dream Again

    Someplace is a creative agency founded by two former Global CCOs and a Global Media Director who led Nikes global business for more than 17 years. The company focuses on creating game-changing creativity for the modern media world, producing work across different formats and scales through collaboration and...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Tomorrow's Brands, Today.

    Committed to converting ideas into captivating and functional designs that leave a lasting impression...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    La Mirada, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Impactful Brand Systems

    Noise 13 crafts impactful brand systems focused on the food industry ecosystem and Certified B Corporations. Independently women owned...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Grow The Social LLC is a prominent Branding, PR & Talent Management Agency.

    Grow The Social LLC is a prominent Branding, PR & Talent Management Agency based in Los Angeles and New York City. We work on both sides. We handle various components from strategic brand partnerships, product collaborations, event appearances, event hosting opportunities, speaking engagements, podcast...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Choose Where Your Visual Journey Begins Below.

    Welcome to ADunkley Portfolio! My name is Acquille Dunkley, and I'm the person behind the agency. Based in Los Angeles, California...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Brand Identity Creation & Design in Los Angeles

    Brand Identity for products or service companies. Located in Los Angeles. Personal attention from brand building to design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We Are Modern-Day Storytellers That Live and Breathe Brands.

    We like to think of ourselves as modern day storytellers, telling stories through beautiful design, words, and thought. Immersed in culture and art, we live to create intuitive brand connections and iconic brands. Achieving an emotional and cultural connection with the consumer is our main focus...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Making Your Brand As Ubiquitous As Bread

    LOAF Brands is a forward-thinking agency built to make brands not only recognized but truly memorable. Much like bread is an everyday essential, LOAF aims to position brands as a natural part of people's daily lives. By blending strategic insight, creative excellence, and market-driven innovation, LOAF...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

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