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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  • Want to GROW and extend your brand? You need Movere.

    At CRC, Movere stands for emotionally-resonant branding & messaging that moves people: it lights up their heart (giving them the feels), and sparks their mind, motivating them to take action (read: sales).Movere is what delivers actual results to our clients... Growth, extension, and expansion...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • The Content Your Business Deserves.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping You Succeed

    Evo Strategies is a California-based, full-service marketing, advertising and branding agency headquartered in Ladera Ranch. Founded in 2011, the boutique firm offers integrated servicesranging from brand strategy and web design to commercial video productiongeared toward mid-size organizations and consumer...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Ladera Ranch, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Branding. Strategy. Design.

    Bold designs for bold visions. We are a creative branding design studio in Northern California specializing in brand identity, graphic design for print, book & publication design, web design, and digital marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Roseville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • A boutique public relations agency providing public relations services to fast-track, emerging growth companies, non-profit organizations and authors. And when everything goes awry, we are brought in to handle crisis management...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Branding
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Creative Solutions That Stand Out.

    Creative West Graphic Solutions is a California-based design studio specializing in bold branding. We help schools, businesses, and organizations stand out with design that connects and truly stands out...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Livingston, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Multi-faceted, California Based Creative Studio

    Omnibus Creative Studio is a boutique creative agency specializing in branding, design & marketing based in Sacramento, California. Amazing clients have allowed us to produce work we are proud of...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Carmichael, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Affordable & Creative Design Company

    Pace Digital is a cutting-edge digital marketing agency offering innovative solutions for businesses. With expertise in SEO, social media marketing, web design, and more, we help clients optimize their online presence and drive targeted traffic. Our team of experts utilizers data-driven strategies to deliver...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
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    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • GO-TO Digital Transformation Partner

    AQe Digital specializes in enterprise software engineering and digital transformation. With 25+ years of experience, we deliver custom development, cloud-native ERP, AI/ML, RPA, IoT, UX/UI, and integrations that modernize systems and streamline operations...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Offering web and mobile app development.

    Our plethora of web and mobile app development services add value to your business, catering to your business needs, irrespective of business size and industry...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Rancho Santa Margarita, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Make your business a piece of art.

    Hey there! My name is Marlena Guderska, a graphic designer with more than a decade of experience in the marketing industry. I'm also a passionate website creator, deeply engaged in UI/UX design, SEO, and the evolving world of AI...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Branding
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    Location
    Antelope, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • #1 Amazon KDP | Trusted by 2,580+ Sellers and Authors

    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

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