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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  • From Clicks to Profit Pathway

    Traffic Dojo - Marketing funnels for any type of business. With over 5 years of extensive experience in affiliate marketing and a focus on crafting strategic marketing funnels, we're dedicated to delivering innovative strategies tailored to fuel your growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Santa Ana, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Worlds #1 Rated Digital Marketing Agency. We Guarantee To Beat Any Other Like for Like Quote!

    As the #1 rated Digital Marketing agency, we deliver exceptional results at fair and affordable rates. We even offer a price match on any comparable quote. With no contracts required, you can focus on growing your business while we handle the rest. Request your free, no-obligation quote today!...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Design In DC

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    A Digital Agency For The Future

    Branding at Design In DC begins with defining a distinct identity and continues through the creation of guidelines that support long-term adoption across teams and channels. The branding company has found this approach lucrative in turning branding from a creative deliverable into an organizational asset...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed

    Design In DC Services

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Advertising
    • Product Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Consumer Bankers Association
    • Examit
    • Summit Ridge Energy
    • JFL Consulting
    • Lateenz
    • Solar Landscape
    • Warfel Construction
    • CiviClick
    • Priovant Therapeutics
    • Hilton
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Design In DC Reviews & Testimonials

    • Mackenzie Shriner
      Mackenzie Shriner Owner at Distinctive Deck Designs
      4.8★

      Web Design Review from Mackenzie Shriner

      I contracted design in DC to build me a custom website. they were accommodating of my budget, very responsive, and gave good insight on layout, content and design. the process was very straightforward and the final product is great!

    • Jo Maney
      Jo Maney Principal at BGR Group
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Jo Maney

      DDC has been an excellent partner since we engaged with them in 2023. The DDC team worked with us to completely redesign our website and work to provide ongoing digital marketing services. The DDC team has been responsive, proactive, and thorough with their work. They are also very transparent about how they operate and how much time special projects will require. We have referred DDC to several clients and partners thanks to their outstanding process and product. DDC is a very professional, creative, and well-organized team.

    • Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.
      Sapna Doshi, Ph.D. Owner at Mind Body Health LLC
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.

      My experience working with Design in DC was incredible. Everyone was friendly, approachable, and seemed to genuinely care about helping create the best possible website for my business. They were also invested in making sure the process was one in which I enjoyed and felt taken care of. The regular meetings made me feel like I was a priority and that progress was continually being made. I so appreciated the attention to detail in regards to the user experience. The collaboration in understanding my wishes and desires for the website and user experience was met with patience and paying attention to detail on my behalf. Not only were they taking my suggestions but offering their own to help me maximize the potential of my website. The design and functionality is more than what I could have imagined. I know, undoubtedly, that the work that Design in DC did for me will help my business grow. After wasting money in years past on website designers, I was worried I'd be doing hte same here. I was wrong. I don't think I'll ever need to search for another website designer group again. I would recommend this group to anyone I know. Thank you, Design in DC! It was an absolute pleasure working with all of you!

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  • Digital Experiences, Re-Imagined.

    We pride ourselves on delivering innovative, digital experiences that make an impact. Since 2012, weve proudly partnered with start-ups, SMBs, Fortune 500 companies and everyone in between to unlock value through creativity, technology, and business-minded thinking...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 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
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    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
  • Quality, Affordability, Scalability

    Pie Solutions has worked with clients ranging from startups to large corporations. Our expertise is building high performance, SEO friendly websites that are mobile friendly and lightning fast. Additionally, we offer deep experience integrating with third party solutions via API and other methods, and also...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Long Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Brands With Purpose.

    Citizen Group is a San Francisco based full-service marketing, advertising, and brand design agency focused on helping purpose-driven organizations lead with values. Since its founding in 2006, the boutique team of 1050 employees has built citizen brands for nonprofits, municipalities and for-profit companies...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Berkeley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
  • The Future of Creativity

    Mekanism, a renowned independent creative agency, is composed of a team of visionaries. We form collaborative partnerships with world-class brands, including Ben & Jerry's, HBO, MillerCoors, Peloton, Facebook, Charles Schwab, and Alaska Airlines...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Designing Digital Innovation, Delivering Impact

    Signature Creative is a Los Angeles based digital product and design agency founded in 2004. With a lean, senior-led team, they specialize in transforming brands through a combination of award-winning branding, UX/UI, creative technology, and full-stack development. The firm partners with Fortune 500s...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Global Award Winning UI UX Design Company

    At Onething Design, our focus is on excelling in a singular domain. Renowned for our exceptional expertise in UX UI design services, we were honored with the Best Design Agency award in 2022. However, it's our enduring passion for design and the praise received from our clients that drive our continual...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Most People Would Describe Us as a Global, Full-Service Agency.

    Most people would describe us as a global, full-service agency. But we think of ourselves as marketers with great stories to tell. We are positively obsessed with our clients and make it our business to uncover whats unique about their business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Video Production
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Creative Services
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Define, Design and Create Innovative Products, Experiences, and Brands for the Future.

    Whipsaw is a product design and brand consultancy based in San Francisco. We take products from first insight to first customer, working across strategy, industrial design, digital experience, brand identity, packaging, and market launch with one integrated team...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Helping Brands Thrive since 1985

    McHale Design is a branding and packaging design agency specializing in the youth, entertainment and toys space. For over 35 years, we've been passionately committed to growing brands through our creative, collaborative culture...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    Location
    Signal Hill, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Attention Commanding, Award-Winning Marketing

    Midnight Oil is a unique combination of an agency, production studio, and printer. We have over 40 years of experience supporting out-of-home campaigns that stand out from the crowd. With all capabilities under one roof - concept creative + design, adaptive creative + versioning, color + finishing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Smart Work That Counts

    Catalyst Marketing Company create getaway plans. Not the plans needed for a bank heist, but getaway plans for people to escape their daily routine. Catalyst Marketing Company are experts in showing your customers how to escape the ordinary - to get out and experience life...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Branding
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Fresno, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Grapeshoot Is a Graphic Design and Creative Agency.

    Grapeshoot is a brand development and marketing agency offering global-quality corporate and product communications services. Our team specializes in providing creative design, expert analysis, and customized client service for your company's demands, without the high overhead costs and lag time associated...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Redwood City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Supercharging Your Digital Transformation

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
  • Creative Impact

    At Lucid Theory, we're more than an agency; we're your ally in crafting compelling narratives and making a positive difference in the world through our actions. Let's collaborate to create impact that transcends business boundaries...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Helping Brands Thrive With Next-Level Solutions

    Hire a web design company in california to ensure product marketing through multi-channels email marketing, social media marketing, search engine optimization, and beyond...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    California City, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

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