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PicsMatic is a reputed photo editing company. 20+ years of experience, 175+ skilled editors. Specializing in property, product, jewelry, fashion, portrait, wedding photo editing & 3D modeling. 12-24 hour TAT. Contact info@picsmatic.com to learn more...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dhillomedia INC is one of the best web development and digital marketing company in San Francisco and use modern AI to help clients meet their needs...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Laguna Digital provides comprehensive printing, design, and marketing services powered by the latest technology. They support businesses across various industries with modern, end-to-end solutions tailored to their needs...
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- Design Services
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Hawk Notch is the go to agency for Amazon KDP authors and Amazon sellers who are searching for answers like what is KDP publishing, how KDP works, when KDP pays royalties, and how to increase Amazon sales.We turn confusion into clarity and visibility into revenue using Amazon SEO, PPC optimization, and A9...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Scale your app or website visuals globally from store screenshots and preview videos to localized assets without hiring extra staff...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Email Marketing
- Design Services
- Location
- Santa Rosa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Web Design Vibe is a full-service digital agency specializing in custom website design, e-commerce solutions, branding, and SEO strategies that help businesses build a powerful online presence and drive measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Make unlimited graphic design and Web Design with unlimited revisions. Save time and money with a dedicated design team...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Location
- Malibu, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $21/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lollypop Design is a global UX UI and Interactive Design Company on a mission to empower and touch a billion lives across the world through world-class digital experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 64 Projects Listed
BlueZoo Web is your digital partner for success. With our expertise in Web Design, SEO, Digital Marketing, and more, we'll help your business make a splash online and stand out from the competition. Let us guide you through the digital landscape and elevate your online presence to new heights...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- San Ramon, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Kingdom Vision is a digital agency specializing in web design, web development, and custom software solutions for businesses and startups. The company offers a range of services including mobile app development, CMS development, branding, and digital marketing to help clients build and grow their online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SparkableAI is an AI-powered brand and content platform helping founders and growing teams build stronger brands and create professional, on-brand marketing, social media, sales, and creative assets faster. Build your brand. Create faster. Stay on-brand...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Altos, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
As a leading service provider, VirtualSoft is committed to driving innovation and delivering unparalleled quality in every aspect of our work. With a team of skilled professionals and a proven track record of success, we stand poised to transform visions into reality, setting new benchmarks for excellence in...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Logo Design Space is your comprehensive solution for all your design requirements. We recognize the crucial role of not just an appealing and unforgettable logo, but also well-designed websites and other graphic content in building a robust brand identity. Our squad of skilled and seasoned designers provides...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BuzzFlick provides unique brand experiences through expert graphic design, logo animation, and video production. Our powerful insights optimize results across every branding and illustration campaign. Trusted globally with top ratings, our graphic design specialists craft compelling visuals that elevate your...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 48 Projects Listed
UIDesignz is a top-rated UI UX Design Agency. Our services include UX/UI, Web design and App design by experienced professionals. With an emphasis on research-driven strategies, we are here to address your digital challenges and provide effective solutions that leave you satisfied...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Sadja WebSolutions is a digital agency focused on creating custom websites, mobile apps and digital marketing to grow brands online. We help companies around the world increase their online presence and ROI through design, development and online marketing...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Torrance, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Autobyte Solution is a full-service digital marketing and web design agency that helps businesses across the United States build stronger online brands and drive measurable business growth. The company specializes in web design and development, branding, SEO, PPC advertising, content marketing, and social...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are Tech Bay Leaf, a leading data-driven digital marketing agency where curiosity meets creativity, & insights become sales. We specialize in providing digital specialists with flexibility and cost-effective solutions. Our presence is global and our marketing culture meets the demands of businesses as the...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sansarahub, your trusted hub for comprehensive digital solutions. With over 13+ years of experience, we specialize in driving digital transformation to help your business grow, scale, and lead the market...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- California City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Founded in 2014, QUARTE is a digital product design agency passionate about designing around and for users. Our experienced product designers, business analysts, and strategists collaborate across diverse domains to deliver impactful, user-focused products...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Carmichael, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Normans Publishing is a full-service publishing company that helps authors write, publish, market, and distribute their books. The company offers end-to-end solutions, from editing and cover design to printing, audiobook production, and global distribution. Their mission is to make the publishing process...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Phoenix Custom Boxes offers high-quality, affordable custom packaging solutions with fast turnaround, premium printing, and full customization for all industries...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Reputation Management
- Product Design
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- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
I combine the audacity of a big agency with the personal touch of a small business. The mission is to infuse ideas with bold creativity and turn them into a captivating vision that resonates with your audience...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PX Media is a full-service digital marketing and creative agency based in Pasadena, California. With 24 years of experience, the agency delivers tailored solutions across web design, SEO, PPC, branding, content marketing, and managed hosting. Known for its emphasis on transparency and results, PX Media...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
#3 in Europe and #9 worldwide according to EFFIE Index 2021...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
RNR is a high-end web atelier built by passionate creatives and builders...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
- SEO
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
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
We operate as a compact graphic design enterprise with the capacity to manage projects of any scale. Our expertise spans a spectrum, from crafting t-shirt-ready art and logos to designing decals, business cards, and a wide array of in-between creations. Whether it's a modest task or a substantial project...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Location
- Visalia, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
We are a creative studio specializing in branding, print, digital assets and websites. We mix creativity and strategy to make your business stand out and your message stick...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ripe Media is a Los Angeles digital agency founded in 2003, specializing in web design, WordPress development, branding, and eLearning for nonprofits, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and mission-driven brands...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Striv Agency is a creative agency based in Irvine, California, specializing in e-commerce growth through strategic design and web development. The agency combines strategy, branding, creative design, web development, SEO, advertising, and marketing services to help companies strengthen their market position...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $98/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
eSEOspace
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Custom Website Design Company. Local US-based team! We Preserve & Optimize your SEO in the Process
Services We Offer: Software, Web Applications. We have 15+ years of experience designing and developing websites and software from scratch. Our background and emphasis in behavior science allows us to creatively design websites and software systems to convert. Call us at: (916) 866-7893 for a quote!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 32 Projects Listed
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Web Design Review from Muriell Carlisle, LMHC, RAS, C.H.T.
I just want to express my deepest gratitude for all of your help. I can't tell you enough how much I LOVE the website. I think it's so beautiful, professional and elegant. I think it's one of the best therapist's website[s] on the market. :) Thanks to Jeanette and [the] rest of the team for their creativity and neat work and Irina for her incredible knowledge about SEO and resources! You guys rock! (Verified via email)
Web Design Review from Alyssa Brenke
Specifically, working with Ben was amazing! He was incredibly responsive and answered all my questions throughout the process of updating our website. Our original site was built roughly a decade ago (or longer) so we were in need of some streamlining and modernization. The team did just that and quickly! The first iteration was spot on for what we were looking for. Not to mention, they were able to launch quickly and without any interruption to our daily operations. Would 100% recommend [it]!
Web Design Review from George Shvaya
Irina and Ben from [eSEOspace] were a dream to work with! Not only did they turn[...]around work quickly, but their attention to detail is fantastic, as is their regular communication. I will definitely be reaching out to [eSEOspace] again in the future with more work! (Verified via email)
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsFor over a decade, FYC Labs has been a leading design and development agency dedicated to empowering businesses. We offer a range of services including engineering expertise, UI/UX web and product design, and strategic guidance...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
JBID is a boutique design constancy that provides many services to our clients for many years...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Founded in 1996, Speck Design is a product design and engineering firm developing medical devices, robotics and consumer hardware. Our strategists, industrial designers and engineers support teams from research and concept development through prototyping and manufacturing readiness...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We bring your vision to fruition. We are driven by your success and understand the transformative power of a brand that authentically represents who you are and what your organization brings to the table. As your dedicated creative partner, our mission is to breathe life into that vision...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
California Logo Designs is a renowned logo design agency based in Irvine, California, USA. The agency specializes in helping brands enhance their online presence through captivating branding strategies, earning trust and recognition worldwide...
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- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Welcome to HaxoTech Technologies your go-to for exceptional IT solutions, design, and marketing expertise tailored to elevate your brands online presence. With a complete suite of services ranging from web design and development to SEO, branding, and social media marketing...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Rohnert Park, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Designpixil helps AI and B2B SaaS founders skip the $80K+/year in-house hire, the freelancer shuffle, and the slow agency retainer. We design AI product interfaces — agents, copilots, dashboards — and turn vibe-coded MVPs from Lovable, Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Bolt, or v0 into production-ready...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Neise Design is a boutique creative studio and design practice based in Los Angeles, California, founded around 2019/2020. It offers bespoke branding, web design, graphic and packaging design, and marketing materials tailored to small and mid-sized businesses and creative ventures, focusing on visually...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We focus on creating comprehensive branding and identity systems, products and packaging, exhibitions and events, websites and apps, marketing and advertising, and aim to foster ineffable experiences for humans (and also sometimes dogs)...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Brightter is a global AI-driven digital transformation company based in San Francisco. We have partnered with forward-thinking businesses for over a decade to create exceptional digital experiences. Our expertise spans AI transformation, brand strategy, website development, web applications, and search engine...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Every part of your branding, messaging, communication or collateral needs design. Each component of your branding strategy needs to look great on its own. This is where INOVIA comes in. Our design team will design a brand image that looks great and functions as a digital marketing piece for your business...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Glendora, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hi! We craft award-winning websites, brands, experiences, and interfaces that users love. Companies and brands like yours partner with us to launch high-performance solutions that deliver business results through user-centric design...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Mateo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
DesignX is an on-demand graphic design company covering UI/UX, branding, logo design, packaging, and pitch decks, with clients from startups to Fortune 100 companies including Disney. Projects are milestone-priced with 48-hour turnarounds, backed by 20 years of award-winning design experience...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Expert website design and development - mobile application development - API integration: we do it all! Your online presence can't be left to just anyone. We are an agile-focused agency with a high client satisfaction rate. Whatever you need to build to scale your business - we'll help you build it the...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Pill Creative Studio is a branding agency for startups and growing companies ready to build distinctive, enterprise-ready brands and websites. We partner with clients who value strategic thinking as much as exceptional execution...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo 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
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
BMAC Creative is a full service marketing strategy and strategic design agency. BMAC Creative couples years of marketing experience with years of corporate design to provide clients with highly effective marketing strategies and elevated marketing and sales materials...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- 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
Graphic Design Companies in California by City
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Graphic Design Specializations in California
How to Hire Graphic Design Companies in California
What should you prepare before starting an engagement with a graphic design agency in California?
Before starting any engagement with graphic design agencies in California, prepare your brand assets, project scope, target audience data, reference brands, project head, budget range, and timeline.
Without these details, you may receive graphic design proposals that completely miss your objectives. Worse, it can lead to more expensive quotations, as the agency accounts for extra discovery hours, more revision cycles, and a longer timeline.
Here is a checklist of items to prepare:
- Asset audit. Compile your existing brand assets, guidelines, and positioning. It also helps to provide information on your design debt, such as inconsistent marketing materials or outdated UI.
- Defined project scope. Detail your desired output quantity and specs, target platforms, and objectives. For example: logo, brand guidelines, and 10 Instagram and Facebook posting templates for a product launch in Quarter 3.
- Target audience information. Gather information on your buyer personas, their motivations, and your localization needs. For example, a Gen Z couple looking for budget-friendly apartments in the Bay Area.
- Competitive reference brands. Provide a list of 3-5 companies whose visual identity you wish to emulate or avoid and why. It helps to be as specific as possible, so California agencies understand the direction you are aiming for.
- Stakeholder lead. Identify a person from your team who has the final approval authority. Doing so reduces revision overruns and project delays.
- Budget range. Know how much your company is willing to spend on the design project, so the agency can deliver a proposal that better matches what you can afford.
- Timeline and hard deadlines. Inform the agency if you are aiming for a fixed date, such as trade shows, product launches, or investor decks. Doing so will help the agency plan its design timeline accordingly, especially when print production is involved.
What should you look for in a California graphic design portfolio?
When evaluating California graphic design portfolios, look for relevance, business impact, and commercial scalability. These three factors help ensure the agency is a strategic fit beyond style alignment.
#1 Proven market experience
An experienced graphic design company in California understands your market's visual language, including its regulatory environment and audience expectations. As such, it can produce designs that more accurately capture your brand positioning and resonate with target audiences.
For instance, a Los Angeles agency with strong entertainment and fashion credentials may not understand the visual standards of a San Diego biotech firm.
#2 Strategic thinking
Beware of "dribblization" of graphic design portfolios, or when the portfolio focuses on aesthetics rather than strategic and business outcomes.
Instead, look for the problem statement, design methodology, and measurable business results across the California design company’s portfolio. Also, ask about its research and discovery process, and how it customizes its visual language to the target audience.
#3 Commercial scalability
One standout project can be an outlier and not proof of experience. To avoid this, search for:
- Live links to a finished website
- Complete brand guidelines
- Different marketing assets for a single client, such as Instagram and Facebook posts, and display ads
These show that the graphic designers in California can consistently scale designs for different platforms and complete projects beyond the mockup stage.
With 77% of businesses linking visual communication to business performance, your portfolio review isn't just about finding great design. It's about finding a partner that can turn that design into measurable growth.
How do you know if graphic design companies in California understand your market?
California graphic design companies demonstrate market understanding by speaking specifically to your regional competitive landscape, target audience demographics, and cultural context.
This matters because California is not a single market.
According to Data USA, 27% of California's population is foreign-born, nearly double the US average of 14%, with Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim reaching 32%.
The state has over 185 languages spoken, with Spanish spoken in 28.3% of households, Chinese in 8%, and Tagalog in 5%.
A design strategy that ignores this demographic reality will underperform across California's most valuable regional markets. To verify that an agency has the cultural and strategic fluency your design needs, consider the following:
- Ask them to describe your competitive landscape. A California agency that truly knows your market should be able to name two or three of your competitors and comment on their visual positioning.
- Probe their audience assumptions. Pay attention to how they answer the question: "Who do you think our customer is, and what visual cues are they most responsive to?" Weak agencies give generic answers. Strong agencies give specific ones grounded in regional demographics, cultural nuance, and channel behavior.
- Request references from clients in your industry. California's creative industry is relationship-dense; an agency serious about your sector will have past clients willing to take a 10-minute call.
- Evaluate their questions, not just their answers. A California agency that asks about your sales cycle, buyer decision triggers, and competitive differentiation understands that design is a business tool and not just a creative output.
What are the red flags during the proposal and discovery phase?
The clearest red flags in a California graphic design proposal are vague revision language, missing ownership terms, and a discovery process that skips strategic alignment entirely. Catching these early protects you from scope disputes, IP complications, and creative misalignment that are difficult and costly to reverse once a contract is signed.
Watch for these specific red flags:
| Red flag | Why it is important |
| Portfolio is irrelevant and generic | Design work that looks similar across different clients may indicate that the agency relies on templates, AI, or stock assets. As such, it will be unable to customize its work to your brand. |
| Skipping discovery | Unsolicited concepts before the agency understands your brand, audience, and business goals signal that it is focused on style and will likely struggle when revisions require strategic justification. |
| No named point-of-contact for communication | California designers that route client communication through shared inboxes or project management platforms without a named account manager create accountability gaps that expand timelines and blur approval chains. |
| Vague revision language | Phrases like "revisions as needed" or "until you're happy" can subject you to revision overruns and disputes. |
| Ambiguous ownership terms | Proposals that do not clearly state who owns the assets, source files, and licensing rights are preventing you from independently using the designs you paid for. It is also creating an unnecessary dependency on the agency. |
| No client references from the last 12 months | An agency that can only produce references from 2-3 years may have experienced team changes, ownership transitions, or quality shifts that their portfolio does not reflect. |
What should be included in your contract with the graphic design company in California?
Your graphic design contract must include details on the project's scope and deliverables, ownership rights, payment schedule, timelines, and third-party licensing. Because California has specific legal standards, you should also ensure that your design contract contains language that addresses these regulations.
Pay attention to the following details when reviewing your California design contract:
#1 Scope of work and deliverables
Your contract should state the following details:
- Type of work, such as inside page layout and cover design for a book
- Number of designs, such as a 100-page book layout or 10 Facebook post templates
- Specs, such as 1080x1080 Facebook posts or a 5x7-inch book
- Number of revisions and what constitutes a new round versus a minor amendment
- What is out of scope, and how much would it cost
#2 Intellectual property ownership and transfer
California ownership rights can be complex due to the California Labor Code 2870 and Civil Code 982. The former stipulates that an employee's work outside the office belongs to the employee, while the latter emphasizes that the artist owns the reproduction rights to their work after sale.
As such, your contract should stipulate work-for-hire terms and ownership and reproduction rights of all final deliverables, including the editable source files and the specific format (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, etc.).
#3 Payment terms
Your contract should specify the full payment schedule, including the deposit amount, milestone-based installments, and the final payment trigger. It should also define out-of-scope fees and what work qualifies as out-of-scope, late payment fees, and a kill fee for early project termination.
#4 Timeline milestones with agency accountability
Contracts that only specify a final delivery date with no intermediate milestones give agencies no accountability checkpoints. Build in milestone dates and define what happens, including your right to terminate, if they are missed without cause.
#5 Third-party asset licensing
California agencies frequently use stock photography, licensed typefaces, and icon libraries. Your contract should require disclosure of all third-party assets, confirm licensing terms, and clarify who bears the cost of licensing beyond the project's delivery date.
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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.
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