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McAdams Group's branding approach focuses on helping brands stand out and make an impact, separating them from their competitors in the market. With a track record of success across industries like medical device, healthcare, real estate, restaurant marketing and hospitality - McAdam Groups has established...
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- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bujou Studios is an innovative hub for the modern-day marketer, igniting brands with creative solutions that range from advertising to design. Our talented team of strategists and professionals provide vibrant ideas to help your business reach its full potential...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Funkhaus is an independent, leadership-led Los Angeles digital agency that brings strategy, content, design, and technology together to build distinctive brands and digital platforms...
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- Web Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Iron Creative is a powerhouse in digital brand development, creating unforgettable experiences for B2B tech customers and optimizing the virtual retail landscape of fashion and lifestyle brands. We help businesses supercharge their customer journeys while strengthening long-lasting relationships with...
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We're a cutting-edge agency that dreams big and delivers stellar results. Our small, yet mighty team is an inspired mix of talented minds that craft integrated campaigns designed for maximum impact. We got you covered from lead generation to brand building and awareness. We foster a creative atmosphere where...
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- Content Marketing
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Trevor Ali is a freelance graphic and website designer based in Long Beach, California. With over a decade of experience as a top web designer freelancer, Trevor offers creative design solutions to clients in Southern California, ranging from Los Angeles to the Inland Empire and San Diego...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Long Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our digital marketing & production agency is the perfect balance of creativity and expertise. Our team consists of certified professionals with over 8 years in the industry; they are passionate about their work and dedicated to helping our clients achieve successful, long-term results through social media...
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded in 2009, Tack Media is a digital agency with an impressive portfolio of clients ranging from enterprise organizations to ambitious startups. From our West Coast home base in Los Angeles, we have expanded across the United States and remain committed to learning more and growing even bigger. With this...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Power up your company's success with our InboundAV agency! We specialize in turning marketing, sales and customer retention strategies into unstoppable engines of prosperity. Let us help you unleash the full potential of all three areas to skyrocket your business results...
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- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
E. Curtis Designs has been designing websites since 2002. Our experience allows us to create beautiful, engaging and fully optimized websites for our clients. Whether you need a new site or redevelopment, updates to your current website or social media integration, we have the expertise and experience to get...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- Branding
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
TAVO proudly offers complete service solutions to businesses of all shapes and sizes, regardless of industry or sector, with our headquarters based in San Diego, California. Our comprehensive and comprehensive package of services has been helping customers achieve success from the very start...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Swyft is more than your average marketing and PR agency. We provide B2B tech clients with the experience of industry veterans to help them reach new heights in their brand goals. Our extensive international network gives us a global presence unlike any other from right here in Austin. Speed up growth with our...
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- Affiliate Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NinetyEight is a creative ad agency dedicated to closing the generational divide! By focusing on branding, social media management, influencer marketing and Gen-Z consulting we are poised to connect brands with today's youth and empower them in their endeavors. Together, let us make an impactful present that...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
Amberd Design Studio is the perfect choice for all your digital marketing and design needs. We have received awards from Los Angeles's Department of Cultural Affairs and recognition from the Chamber of Commerce as one of LA's best website development companies. Amberd guarantees success every time...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SDA Creative, located in beautiful Capistrano Beach CA, has been providing creative solutions for over 25 years. Their early clientele of action sports entrepreneurs led to a popular reputation and growth in the corporate world. They specialize in creating one-of-a-kind bridges between traditional business...
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- Branding
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- Mission Viejo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The team at Davel Creative Agency consists of creative professionals in branding, advertising, and marketing. They believe that their unpredictability sets them apart from other teams and that going beyond what is considered normal results in exceptional outcomes. The specialists at Davel Creative Agency view...
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Struggling to build your small or medium business' online presence? Bowman Digital Media can help! We specialize in the distribution and creation of content that raises visibility, drives website traffic, and hones branding for our clients so they can focus on their passion: running their businesses. Let us...
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- Content Marketing
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Moreno Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dymic Digital is a full-scale digital agency helping businesses create an impactful web presence and get ahead of the competition. Our holistic approach to internet marketing and website design means you can trust us with delivering cutting-edge results that will keep your business at the top of search engine...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Santa Margarita, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Through data-driven marketing strategies, we collaborate with you to achieve your business objectives. Let us assist you in interpreting and directing the information your data provides about your customers and sales...
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- PPC
- Media Buying
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- Brea, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The most seasoned digital agency in the food service sector is Dreambox, to put it simply. collaborating with more than a hundred local and national brands. For brand-conscious restaurants looking to reach customers in the most creative, reliable, and secure ways possible, Dreambox has quickly established...
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- San Dimas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Nephila helps tech B2B companies define, develop, and scale their digital marketing initiatives. Offering digital strategy, paid search, paid social, graphic & web design and more, we collaborate with in-house teams to build lead generation programs that deliver measurable and reliable results...
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- Digital Marketing
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- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Nomad Designs specializes in crafting visually stunning and highly functional websites for businesses using WordPress or Shopify. Their main focus is on creating user-friendly websites that are optimized for conversions. We offer various services, including custom development, graphic design, and SEO...
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- Web Design
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At SourceSEM, we are a digital marketing agency focused on delivering measurable results through technology and data. Our highly experienced team of marketing strategists, creatives, developers, and consultants work together to maximize your profits...
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LANY is a strategic PR, digital marketing, and web agency...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Our area of expertise is integrated marketing with fantastic offline and online creative...
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- Package Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
Interamark, LLC provides complete marketing solutions for small and medium businesses. We take our clients' goals and objectives and provide them with the strategies and methods to achieve them. Our team of experts has worked closely together for many years delivering marketing that outshines the competition...
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Encodersys is a one-stop IT solutions provider which facilitates businesses to grow in this dynamic digital arena. Encodersys defines, designs & delivers tech-enabled solutions according to customer demands. Our holistic approach enables us to understand customer requirements thoroughly and provide the best...
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DUST CLOUD DESIGN is an award-winning Napa Valley Graphic Design, Packaging, and Branding Agency lead by Creative Director and Owner, Joe Borreson, focusing on Packaging, Branding, Collateral, Identity (Logos), Signage, Squarespace Web Design, Development and Web Consultation, and digital & analog...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Print Design
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- Napa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tastebuds employs a four-pronged approach to web and brand strategy. Design, content, SEO, and social media are the interconnected realms that are addressed, however, collaborations with clients may focus on any one of them, in coordination with what a client already has in place...
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- SEO
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
QeRetail is a group of enthusiastic Software Developers, Web Designers, and Digital Marketers. We provide eCommerce website design and development in addition to eCommerce search engine optimization services. The experience of Ecommerce Design & Development of over 3000+ eStores has also helped us engage you...
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- eCommerce Development
- Package Design
- Product Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Woodland, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Trista Ma is a multi-disciplinary artist who creates things that are attractive, helpful, and inquisitive. She is based in Los Angeles and primarily works in the fields of branding and the creation of cool print and digital experiences...
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr

Hybrid Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Hybrid is a San Francisco-based graphic design studio dedicated to creating engaging and impactful design across a wide range of disciplines, including branding, identity systems, illustration, campaign development, publication design and production, retail and environmental design, advertising, digital...
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- Graphic Design
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're Color Mill Design, a CA & OR based branding and web design agency. We use design to make a positive impact and help you uncover your story's essence...
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- Print Design
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- Location
- Fort Bragg, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Prime Scale Creative will captivate your audience and communicate your brand's message in a creative and entertaining manner. With years of experience in video production, graphic design, and branding, our team produces industry-leading visual content to help you reach your target audience, achieve your...
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- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dave Chapple is a designer (Art Directors Guild/Graphic Design: Local 800) in Los Angeles California...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
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- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
METRO offers extensive data processing, printing, fulfillment, graphic design, and direct mail services. All services are available on-site, guaranteeing the highest levels of effectiveness, efficiency, and pay control...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Delta Print Group is one of Northern California's largest groups of individually owned print and mail enterprises. Our Natomas and Rancho Cordova sites are home to our connected businesses, which include Delta Web Printing, graphic design, River City Printers, Paul Baker Printing, Citra Communications, Metro...
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- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
With a corporate background and a casual approach, we specialize in creative problem-solving to deliver the most effective and memorable communications for our clients. Our team is dedicated to producing innovative solutions that stand out from the crowd. We strive to create impactful campaigns that captivate...
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- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Santa Clarita, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Gossamer Admin+Design, based in Antioch, California, delivers affordable fractional marketing and design services tailored for entrepreneurs, small businesses and nonprofits. Led by a seasoned founder with over 20 years of corporate experience, the agency offers web design, graphic creation, social media...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Antioch, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Based in San Jose, California. V9Marketing specializes in helping small businesses with graphic design, internet marketing, and advertising...
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- Advertising
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Located in the charming town of Sausalito, just a stone's throw away from San Francisco, we are a full-service brand communication agency. Our mission and namesake, Good Stuff, represents our passion for collaborating with brands that positively impact people, animals, and the planet...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Larkspur, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Campground is a design studio that specializes in creating brands and experiences for bold companies. As a hands-on creative partner, we strengthen and invigorate brands through effective strategy and thoughtful design...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Product Design
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Mentus is a creative agency serving clients nationally and across all industries, specializing in branding, marketing, and investor communications. Our team of experts delivers high-quality and customized solutions that successfully establish our clients in their markets and on Wall Street...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Intrepid Network is a multimedia agency with over 23 years of experience, offering web development, design, programming, graphic design, video production, and photography services. We utilize the latest technologies to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As an integrated cross-cultural marketing agency, Sensis connects brands with people through meaningful marketing strategies that build sustainable demand. Our cross-cultural model combines expertise in the Hispanic, African American, and Asian markets, while our research-based approach offers cost-efficient...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- SEO
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Niftic Agency is a creative powerhouse that transforms customers into devoted fans. We focus on human-centered strategies and specialize in brand strategy, branding, CRO and custom web and application development. Our goal is to create experiences that foster long-term loyalty and deliver exceptional results...
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- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Los Angeles Web Design is a boutique agency that specializes in web design, internet marketing, and social media planning. With expert knowledge and decades of experience, we are committed to providing customized services and outstanding customer service to clients worldwide...
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- PPC
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Graphic Design Firms in California
How much do graphic design engagements typically cost in California?
Graphic design engagements in California cost more than the national average, reflecting the state's higher labor rates. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the hourly mean wage for graphic designers in California is $38.58, compared to the national mean of $28.52.
On average, graphic design costs range from $300 to $200,000, depending on the type of graphic design services, scope, deliverable count, timeline, availability of existing materials, and project complexity.
The table below breaks down estimated costs by project type:
| Project | Estimated cost |
| Logo | $1,000-$2,500 |
| Comprehensive branding | $16,000-$63,000 |
| Web design | $5,000-$200,000 |
| Marketing collateral | $500-$2,500+ |
| Package design | $300-$50,000 |
What cost items do graphic design proposals often omit?
California graphic design proposals routinely omit stock asset licensing, typeface renewals, print vendor markups, file preparation for specialized use cases, and California sales tax. These costs can add thousands of dollars to your final invoice.
Reviewing your proposal against the checklist below before signing will help you identify and negotiate these costs upfront:
- Stock assets and photography licensing. The cost of properly licensed website design templates, stock assets, and other reusable content will be passed to you separately. The same also applies to the usage rights of photographs and video production by a California designer or creative agency.
- Typeface licensing. Clients shoulder the annual commercial license costs for custom or premium typefaces used in brand systems.
- Printing and production vendor markups. California agencies that manage print production typically add a markup on vendor invoices. While it is standard practice, it should be disclosed upfront.
- File preparation for specific use cases. Deliverables scoped for digital use may require additional production hours to prepare files for large-format printing, embroidery digitizing, or signage fabrication, which are not included in a typical brand and design package.
- California taxes. Design work is taxable in California if it requires a printed copy (e.g., billboard, poster, or book) or is transferred to the business via a physical storage medium (e.g., a USB or CD).
How long does a typical California design project take?
A typical California graphic design project takes anywhere from 1-8 weeks, depending on scope, complexity, and the number of revision rounds.
The table below breaks down standard delivery windows by project type, excluding print production timelines where applicable:
| Project type | Timeline |
| Brand strategy | 5-7 days for an illustrative logo design only, and 2-3 weeks for a full brand identity |
| Website design | About 1 week for a landing page, while multi-page websites may require 2-6 weeks, depending on the number of pages, devices, screens, and complexity of user flow |
| Social media graphics | 1-2 days for a single post, but a comprehensive social kit can take over 1 week |
| Display ads | About 3 days for static ads, but dynamic ads can take over 1 week |
| Email design templates | 3-5 days, depending on complexity and scale of design |
| Custom illustration | 2-8 weeks, depending on complexity of design requirements |
| Print materials | Flyers and brochure design can take 3-5 days, package design 1-2 weeks, and tradeshow booth design over 2 weeks. All these exclude print production timelines. |
When does it make sense to consider hiring local graphic design firms in California?
Hiring local graphic design firms in California is most justified when your project involves regulated industry compliance, physical product production, or culturally specific audiences that require regional fluency:
- Regulated industries with state-specific requirements
California has distinct regulatory frameworks for marketing materials in healthcare, cannabis, alcohol, and financial services. For instance, California requires beer brands to include the type of beverage, alcohol percentage, and manufacturing information in addition to the Code of Federal Regulations label requirements. - In-person collaboration with physical products
Engagements involving packaging, retail displays, trade show materials, or environmental design are more efficient when graphic designers in California have local print vendor relationships. They can physically review proofs and closely collaborate with vendors for required adjustments, accelerating production timelines. - Cultural market specificity
California consumers, particularly in multicultural markets like Los Angeles, the Central Valley, and the Bay Area, require cultural fluency that remote agencies working from homogenous markets may lack.
At what point in the engagement should you reassess whether the graphic design agency California relationship is working?
Reassess your relationships with graphic design companies in California after the first concept presentation, after the second revision round, and at the 50% project timeline mark.
These are the three points where misalignment is still recoverable without restarting the engagement.
Waiting until final delivery to raise fundamental concerns is the most common and costly mistake business owners make, as sunk cost makes it psychologically difficult to exit or escalate.
The checkpoints below tell you exactly what to look for at each stage and what action to take:
- After the first concept presentation. If initial concepts do not reflect your brief, your competitive context, or your audience, it is a strategic alignment failure. One more round rarely fixes it.
- After the second revision round. If you are still explaining the same fundamental direction concerns in round two that you raised in round one, the creative team cannot execute your vision, or the agency's process does not support meaningful iteration.
- At the 50% mark of the project timeline. If you are 50% through the timeline and less than 30% through the deliverables, you have a project management problem, not a creative one. At this point, you need to have a frank conversation about what can be realistically delivered within the remaining timeline.
Final note: Document all feedback in writing. In California, email and platform-based communications constitute a record that matters if the engagement escalates to a contract dispute.





















































