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
422 Companies - Rankings updated: April 02, 2026
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A Digital Marketing and Creative Studio
Since 2014, Teez Agency has thrown its heart into creating the most engaging and entertaining digital media content on the internet. We generate growth through the artistic embodiment of our brands as an all-in-one digital media powerhouse run by forward-thinking creators honed in on generating creative [... view Teez Agency profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Web & Brand Design To Elevate & Grow Your Business, Quickly
Award-winning LA-based design studio combining strategic thinking with AI-enhanced tools to deliver fast, high-impact websites. Our streamlined solutions help growing companies launch quickly, build credibility, and connect with the right audience. [... view Four By North profile ]- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Achieving the Unachievable.
We create and manage the world's most iconic brands. Brand and product agency that delivers heroic work and legendary clients. DECOSTA has worked with clients in a wide range of industries including entertainment, consumer goods, technology, energy, finance, and more. [... view DECOSTA Global profile ]- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We Help Bring The Power Of Pop Culture To Your Brand
We believe that bringing brands, content, celebrities, and influencers together makes storytelling more meaningful and impactful. Through Hollywood Branded's expertise in creating these essential and complex partnerships, your story will be better brought to life. [... view Hollywood Branded profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Love Growth. Hate Waste.
Tinuiti is the largest independent fullfunnel performance marketing agency in the U.S., managing over $4billion in media spend across search, social, commerce, TV/audio, and affiliate channels. With 1,200+ employees and locations across North America, the agency blends media expertise, data science, and [... view Tinuiti profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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. [... see all JanesHaus reviews ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Where Multicultural Brands Come to Flourish
From brand development to brand management, our 360-degree holistic creative marketing approach is rooted in helping new and emerging multicultural beauty, lifestyle, and wellness brands bring their visions to life and discover opportunities to flourish. Since 2016, we’ve led our clients to category [... view Bleum Creative profile ]- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A Cinematic Creative Studio for Brands and Tech.
UNINFLECTED PICTURES is a collection of artists, filmmakers, engineers, storytellers, poets, and strategists from around the globe who have committed our enthusiasm to bringing daring and beautiful tales to life in the physical and digital worlds. Our members come from a variety of backgrounds, including [... view Uninflected Pictures profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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. [... view DKNG Studios LLC profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
The Future of Creativity
Mekanism, a renowned independent creative agency, is composed of a team of visionaries. We form collaborative partnerships with world-class brands, including Ben & Jerry's, HBO, MillerCoors, Peloton, Facebook, Charles Schwab, and Alaska Airlines. [... view Mekanism profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Creative & Marketing Solutions For Your Business
KPI Creatives provides B2B content marketing services that build scalable inbound lead generation systems through trust, clarity, and expertise. [... see all KPI Creatives reviews ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We make the complex, human.
We're a global, independent creative agency, specializing in film for innovative brands. [... view Across The Pond profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Delivers World-Class Opportunities To World-Class Clients.
CAA is the leading entertainment and sport marketing agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. [... view CAA profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
A Spectrum of Exceptional Creative Services
Former agency, brand, and performance marketers now head up our team. These individuals were looking for a better solution to the program of employee shortage as well as the overhead and quality difficulties associated with offshored solutions when they decided to found our company. We collaborate with the [... view ScaleCreative profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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. [... view Truly Creative profile ]- Location
- Petaluma, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Intelligent Technologies, Smarter Business
INTEGET is a technology led company offering digital solutions through its range of products and services to brands, businesses, start-ups , and platforms. INTEGET offers SaaS products, creative & digital design, application development and 3d modelling services through specialized team and structure across [... view INTEGET profile ]- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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 [... view Barrett Hofherr profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Turning Ambition Into Recognition
At 2MAD, we don't just craft ideas we bring them to life with precision and purpose. Our mission is simple: to help your business grow, get noticed, and lead in a competitive. [... view 2MAD Agency profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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 [... view Beveled Design Co. profile ]- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Make Your Brand Leap off the Page.
Page Design believes that everyone has a story to tell. Because of this, for more than 40 years, our mission has been to use incredible graphic design and web solutions to successfully tell our clients' stories. [... view Page Design profile ]- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Fueling Success Across Startups and Enterprises
At ZapMinds, we measure our success by the results we deliver to our clients. We understand that when you invest in digital marketing and development services, you expect real, measurable outcomes that positively impact your business. That's where we excel. [... view ZapMinds profile ]- Location
- La Jolla Amago, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aligning Brand With Business
CreativeMINT is a boutique, full-service branding agency founded in 2003 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a team of 1150 multidisciplinary professionals, the firm collaborates closely with clients to deliver strategic brand development, naming, identity design, and digital marketing solutions for [... view Creative:MINT profile ]- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects 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 [... view Frank Collective profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Where Shadows Become Stories
Alex Farias is a filmmaker and photographer specializing in cinematic storytelling through powerful visuals and emotional narrative. Her work blends atmosphere, mood, and precision to create images and films that leave a lasting impression. [... view Alex Farias profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Attention Commanding, Award-Winning Marketing
Midnight Oil is a unique combination of an agency, production studio, and printer. We have over 40 years of experience supporting out-of-home campaigns that stand out from the crowd. With all capabilities under one roof - concept creative + design, adaptive creative + versioning, color + finishing [... view Midnight Oil profile ]- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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. [... view Heirloom profile ]- Location
- Pacifica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Become a Giant
Goliath Graffix is a graphic design and web design firm located in sunny Pasadena, California. Our daily mission is to create stunning design and inventive strategies for each and every one of our clients, so that they can grow and dominate their market. [... view Goliath Graffix profile ]- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Design Experiences
Henning Product Development is an established design, innovation and contract manufacturing company specializing in helping businesses, universities and start-ups navigate the physical product development environment. With over 35 years experience in developing award-winning and commercially successful [... view Henning Product Development profile ]- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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 [... view Admail West profile ]- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Beautiful Creative, Freedom To Scale
At Yeti Society, partnering with us means receiving a custom-tailored solution that seamlessly blends wild creativity with targeted marketing strategies to elevate your product. Our approach ensures that your brand stands out while effectively reaching your target audience for maximum impact and success. [... view Yeti Society profile ]- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Igniting Brands Through Creativity
At Five by Five Global, a specialized creative agency, we pride ourselves on our diverse skill set, enabling us to deliver innovative solutions across various domains without constraints. [... view Five By Five profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Creative. Committed. Conscientious.
The power of music has never been more influential! The B Company offers decades of experience in guiding brands and artists in harnessing the ever-changing music marketing tools available to reach coveted target audiences, and to build passionate followings for artists and record labels. [... view The B Company profile ]- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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. [... view SLAPS profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Shaping Identities Across Categories and Audiences
Ærial Identity embodies the essence of an organization's core values communicated through every touchpoint, interaction, and exchange. Our services encompass brand strategy, positioning, brand voice development, visual identity creation, web design, and go-to-market activation strategies. [... view Ærial profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Materializing the futureExperience design for engaging with the world in new and transformative waysPioneering physical + digital experiencesTellart is an international design consultancy with deep expertise in pushing technological boundaries to create unique and engaging experiences. We have studios [... view Tellart profile ]
- Location
- Berkeley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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 [... view The HYPHEN Team profile ]- Location
- Fresno, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevate Your Digital Reach
Duran Kinst Strategies is a trusted partner in the digital world, offering personalized communication strategies to help clients achieve new heights. With a relational approach, we work closely with our clients, understanding their unique needs and delivering tailored solutions that drive results. [... view Duran Kinst Strategies profile ]- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Authentic Visual Storytelling for Bold Brands
Discover authentic creativity with By The See Creative. From brand and website design to compelling storytelling and immersive branding experiences, we navigate your brand's journey to success. Dive into our portfolio at www.bytheseecreative.com and let your vision set sail with tailored creative solutions. [... view By The See Creative profile ]- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Content Creation Agency Focused on Delivering Your Message as Enjoyably as Possible.
Toy Robot Media is a multidisciplinary design and animation studio specializing in visual communication tailored for large audiences. We excel in crafting impactful visual narratives that engage and captivate viewers on a broad scale. [... view Toy Robot Media profile ]- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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 [... view Akwire Agency profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $47/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Where Data Drives Bold Ideas.
Horizon Media is a global leader in performance-driven media and marketing. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in New York, the agency seamlessly fuses data insights with creative strategy to deliver innovative campaigns for top brands. With over $8.5 billion in billings and more than 2,000 employees across [... view Horizon Media profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Graphic Designer & Expert Web Design Across All Platforms!
GigiMagine is a Los Angeles-based creative agency with a European touch, founded by French designer Gigi Dayan, who has spent over 20 years in the U.S.. Specializing in custom web design, branding, and digital strategy, we serve both U.S. and European markets, ensuring a blend of sophisticated aesthetics and [... view GigiMagine profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Complete Marketing Solutions — Graphic Design, Web Development, SEO, Email Marketing
Frank Balderrama is a website designer in Sacramento that specializes in designing and maintaining complete marketing packages that include Graphic Design, Logo Design, Website Design, Print Design, E-mail Ad Design and Marketing, Audio and Video Production, Illustration and Social Media [... view Balderrama Design profile ]- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Empowering Business Growth
Power Digital is an award-winning, data-driven marketing company that is nationally recognized for its ability to combine the best of art and science. As a full-service firm, Power Digital is hyper-focused on helping brands scale using data and analytics to guide strategy. Leveraging their team of the [... view Power Digital profile ]- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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. [... view Geletka+ profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Moving People to Action Through Emotional Connections and Benefits.
Seed Factory is a creative agency with offices in Atlanta and Orange Co, CA. By working across creative content, branding and PR tactics, they can create holistic marketing strategies for business growth, allowing brands to move people through emotional benefits. [... view SEED FACTORY profile ]- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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 [... view Muave Agency profile ]- 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
Passion About It
There are many businesses around you, let yours be the one heard the most. [... view Gaviso Digital Marketing profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
A Social Media Creative Agency That Builds Brands
SLIQUE Media: Creativity. Strategy. Results. A full-service creative agency. [... view SLIQUE Media profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Modern Marketing in a Digital World
A unique team of professionals who specialize in developing creative, personalized marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and results. [... view FG Creative profile ]- Location
- Palm Desert, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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