Our expert analysts researched and ranked the top branding agencies in California that help businesses form a strong identity and foster customer loyalty. You can filter listings by team size, reviews, budget and city to find the right fit for your business needs.

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  • Zamora Design

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Turn complex ideas into funding.

    Zamora Design is a San Francisco-based creative studio specializing in presentation design, web design, and branding. With over 15 years of experience, we blend storytelling, strategy, and design to craft captivating presentations and digital experiences that drive results...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $240/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Senior Product Designers Embedded in Your Team — Design Systems, Staff Augmentation, and Zero-to-One

    Forge Studio places senior product designers (L4-L6 caliber) from Coinbase, Roblox, and Instacart directly into your team. Embedded design teams, enterprise design systems, and zero-to-one product design. $9.5M+ in engagements since 2017...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • AI Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Sculpting Memorable Brand and Websites for Over 10 Years.

    Persius is a full-service creative agency specializing in building brands, designing websites, and crafting marketing campaigns that resonate. We blend strategy and creativity to deliver work that drives connection and achieves meaningful results...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Clay

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Top UI/UX design, web design, and branding agency in San Francisco.

    Clay fuses branding with UX, product design, and web experience to create identity systems that extend beyond marketing into the core of how companies interact with customers. The branding agency's work reflects a belief that brand perception is shaped as much by product experience as by visual expression...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed

    Clay Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Meta
    • Google
    • Discover
    • Stripe
    • Coca-Cola
    • Coinbase
    • Uber
    • Sony
    • Slack
    • Amazon
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Clay Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anonymous Co-Founder at Skylum
      5.0★

      Web Development Review from Anonymous

      Clay built our new website to support a product launch, and we were impressed by how quickly they delivered. The site met our expectations perfectly. They worked efficiently and provided high-quality results right on schedule.

    • Anonymous Manager at Car Retailer
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Anonymous

      Clay designed and developed our car retail website, and the results were outstanding. The site looked stunning and worked exactly as needed. They stood out for their patience, attentiveness, and excellent service. Communication was always clear, and they delivered on time.

    • Anonymous Director of Web Strategy & Operations at Nonprofit Org
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Anonymous

      Clay redesigned and rebuilt our nonprofit’s website with fresh UX/UI research to guide the process. The new site improved conversions, earned great user feedback, and boosted internal efficiency. Communication across all channels was seamless, and their responsiveness and high-quality results went beyond what we expected.

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  • Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Dream Bigger With Us.

    We provide a complete portfolio of lifestyle content to the needs of our readers in print + digital. Content is also easily accessible on desktop and mobile devices...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Unlimited Design From Top 1% Talent

    Branding agency DesignX brings together identity design, UX systems, interface design, and product strategy into a single workflow where branding is continuously adjusted through iteration. Visual language and user experience decisions are made in relation to usability constraints and product logic...

    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
  • DD.NYC®

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Result-Driven Agency for Impressive Websites and Branding

    DD.NYC integrates branding with product design, web experiences, and marketing communications, allowing brand identity to extend beyond logos and visual standards into every customer interaction. This approach positions branding as a foundation for both recognition and business performance...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Package Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    65 Projects Listed

    DD.NYC® Services

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Package Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Forbes
    • Scholastic
    • Dupont
    • Havas
    • Wallmart
    • CyberYachts
    • Chef Antoine Lours
    • 1010 Wilshire
    • @globalnewyorker
    • The Arts Building
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    DD.NYC® Reviews & Testimonials

    • Randolph De Lano
      Randolph De Lano Managing Director at The Real Estate Fund
      5.0★

      Branding Review from Randolph De Lano

      DD.NYC® developed a website and branding campaign for a real estate investment fund. They were also tasked with creating collaterals for the client's branding efforts. DD.NYC® designed a quality website that exceeded the client's expectations. They completed tasks on time and even ahead of schedule at times. They also went above and beyond to ensure that the client understood the processes for each phase of the project.

    • Alexander Barnes
      Alexander Barnes Senior Project Manager at Seattle Software Development
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Alexander Barnes

      The timeliness, quality, and pricing from DigitalDesign.NYC aligned with the client's expectations. The client is highly pleased with the exceptional and distinctive work produced by DD.NYC®. It responds promptly to communication and feedback, ensuring superior deliverables and a robust project management experience. The team also appreciates agency's readiness to undertake the assignments. (Verified via email)

    • Andrew Fitzgerald
      Andrew Fitzgerald CEO at Maven Energy
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Andrew Fitzgerald

      Great project all around!

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  • We Specialize in Brand Strategy, Branding, UX/UI Design, and Web Development.

    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
  • World-class Branding And Design

    Mission Control is a new kind of branding and design agency, born in the AI age and built for ambitious early-stage companies. We're part of Clay, the team behind brands like Slack, Meta, and Coinbase. We've helped startups grow from seed rounds to unicorn status, so we know what it takes to build a brand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Designing For Humans And Agents

    skai.dev is a design and engineering studio building fast, minimal, AI-ready websites and systems. We work at the intersection of human interface and machine interpretation. Using Framer, shadcn/ui, structured data, and performance-first architecture, we create digital systems that are clear, scalable, and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Design Brands That Build Trust And Demand

    NAVA Design is a creative studio specializing in branding, visual identity, and content creation, helping businesses build refined, impactful brands that connect and grow...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Generative Design And Creative Communications

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creative Hearts. Engineered Identities.

    Atin is a strategic design and branding studio operating in London and Los Angeles. We engineer bespoke brand identities, custom logo systems, tactile packaging, and web experiences for venture-backed startups and scaling enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Push boundaries

    Jokula sets the standard by delivering impactful branding and website solutions since 2015. A record of innovation underscores our work in brand strategy, visual identity, and user-driven design. We collaborate closely with clients to create experiences that truly resonate and drive results...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
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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
  • Empowering Businesses Through AI- Driven Digital Transformation

    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
  • SEO Is Extinct

    Gobiya is a precision-engineered growth and recovery agency specializing in Semantic Search, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and high-converting web architecture for market leaders...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Rethink Everything

    We use technology to create undeniably brilliant work for companies with taste. Brands like Adidas, Quidax, NLNG, Propel have trusted us to bring their visions to life. Let's do the same for you...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Empowering Businesses to Stay Relevant and Competitive

    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...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Santa Margarita, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Startup's Design Department.

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Product Design & Development Agency For SaaS And Fintech

    Visiata is a design and development studio that helps businesses build intuitive digital products through integrated strategy, design, and engineering. The studio combines product strategy, UI/UX design, web and mobile development, and ongoing product support to create scalable, high-performance digital...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Brentwood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Technology That Drives Business Forward

    End-to-End IT Solutions for Modern Business. From strategic planning to hands-on execution, we cover the full spectrum of technology services your business needs...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Strategy
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Create Loveable Websites, Game-Changing Applications, Scalable and Reusable Code Under the Hood.

    Bachoo studio is an award-winning web studio, dedicated to creating sophisticated and technologically advanced solutions for our clients. We offer end-to-end services, starting with concept and strategy, and continuing through design, development, QA, devops, and support...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Portfolios Count
    17 Projects Listed
  • Design by people for people

    IXD Büro is a cozy European atelier specializing in custom web design and exceptional UX/UI solutions. As a boutique studio, our small, dedicated team approaches each project like true craftsmen...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS & FinTech

    RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS, fintech, and tech companies. Since 2019, we've served 80+ tech businesses, supported 15 token launches, and raised $30M+ for our clients - earning a 4.9 rating on Clutch, with 15% of clients staying with us...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • QualiMatrix Technologies: Always believe in Quality. We are ISO certified - 9001, 27001

    One of the top Cyber Security providers, Web Development Services, App Development Services, UI/UX Services, and Software Testing Services...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • IoT
    • Software Testing
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    Location
    Bakersfield, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $13/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

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