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.

Best California Branding Agency Rankings

1,127 Companies-Rankings updated: August 19, 2026

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  • Estatic Infotech

    Offering web and mobile app development.

    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
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    3.6 3.6 (11)

  • GotPrint

    Your Promotional Experts

    Your Promotional Experts

    GotPrint is an online printing services provider founded in 2001 and headquartered in Burbank, California. Catering to businesses and creative individuals, the company offers a broad range of print products from business cards and brochures to custom apparel and signage delivered with fast turnaround times...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Direct Marketing
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    2.7 2.7 (401)

  • McKinney

    Full-service Integrated Agency

    Full-service Integrated Agency

    As a full-service integrated agency, McKinney partners with all of our clients on strategy, creative development and production, digital, and measurement...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • The Hoffman Agency

    Our Core Competency Lies in Making Sense Of Complexity .

    Our Core Competency Lies in Making Sense Of Complexity .

    The Hoffman Agency helps corporate, technology, telecommunications, consumer electronics and travel companies communicate compelling messages across the globe...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Design Services
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Instant Web Makers

    Leading Web Design Agency in California | Expert Services Across The USA

    Leading Web Design Agency in California | Expert Services Across The USA

    IWM specializes in bringing your digital vision to life! Our team of expert designers, developers, and branding professionals is dedicated to unique solutions that look stunning and perform flawlessly. From responsive website design and robust backend development to eye-catching logos and brand identity, we...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • TringPlus Studio

    Moving Human Experience Forward!

    Moving Human Experience Forward!

    We revolutionize businesses with breakthrough design innovation. As a full-service creative agency, we excel in crafting and building inventive digital experiences that seamlessly integrate across all platforms and brand touchpoints. Our expertise spans the entire spectrum of design, ensuring every...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Union City, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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  • Get Set Go Web

    Best Web Design Agency in San Jose

    Best Web Design Agency in San Jose

    Get Set Go Web is the Top Web Design Agency in San Jose. Getsetgoweb provides the best Custom and creative logo design solutions for corporate businesses all around the world...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • SEO
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    2.6 2.6 (3)
    1.8 1.8 (20)

  • 3Q/DEPT

    There Is No Limit

    There Is No Limit

    3Q/DEPT has been helping innovative businesses succeed since 2008. Through 3Q's assistance, brands such as Square, ModCloth, SurveyMonkey and Eventbrite have evolved from up-and-comers to industry leaders! For more information on the services we offer visit https://3qDept.com/contact today - it could be your...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    4.6 4.6 (3)

  • Hidden Brains Infotech

    Enterprise Software Development & IT Consulting Company

    Enterprise Software Development & IT Consulting Company

    At Hidden Brains, we specialize in delivering state-of-the-art solutions meticulously tailored to our clients' specific requirements. Our comprehensive services include software development, IT consulting, wearable app development, and digital transformation, among others...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    4.5 4.5 (2)
    4.3 4.3 (163)

  • Coders Dev

    Find & Hire Developers, Designers, Product Managers and Project Managers

    Find & Hire Developers, Designers, Product Managers and Project Managers

    Coders hiring platform combines the planetary reach and AI to deliver your ideal Developers in order to help you spin up your Software Development dream team...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Product Design
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • AQe Digital

    GO-TO Digital Transformation Partner

    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
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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • Critical Mass

    We design experiences for brands we love. Anywhere we go, digital is our home.

    We design experiences for brands we love. Anywhere we go, digital is our home.

    Critical Mass was founded when a design visionary and a successful entrepreneur came together with a focus on digital experiences in a rapidly evolving space. Over the next 25 years, we helped global brands reimagine digital and transform their businesses though strategic consulting, innovative creative ideas...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Branding
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    Location
    Sunnyvale, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
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    4.5 4.5 (27)

  • Uptown Logo Design

    Only Vibrant Designs that Resonate

    Only Vibrant Designs that Resonate

    Uptown Logo Design is a prestigious logo design company with a decade of experience in crafting captivating brand identities. Our comprehensive branding solutions include logo design, web development, and more. We aim to tell your brand's story, stimulate growth, and forge profitable connections...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    1.5 1.5 (17)

  • The Designory

    Most People Would Describe Us as a Global, Full-Service Agency.

    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
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  • Scorpion

    Helping Local Businesses Grow

    Helping Local Businesses Grow

    Scorpion is revolutionizing the way local businesses achieve success by providing cutting-edge technology and essential services. With their innovative solutions, business owners can maximize growth potential and create a thriving enterprise...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Branding
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    Location
    Santa Clarita, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.7 4.7 (247)

  • Amura Marketing Technologies

    Engineered for MarTech Growth

    Engineered for MarTech Growth

    Amura Marketing Technologies is rapidly emerging as India's top Digital Growth Marketing agency, with a dynamic team of over 200 members. Our vibrant and creative squad fosters an environment of ideation and innovation. Founded by engineers-turned-entrepreneurs, Amura combines engineering precision with...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • SEO
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    3.9 3.9 (189)

  • TEAM LEWIS

    Merging Data with Creativity

    Merging Data with Creativity

    TEAM LEWIS is a worldwide force in marketing, connecting brands to success with an expansive range of services. With offices on three continents and over 500 specialists ready to help make the most out of any business venture, they inspire ambition while using creativity and technology to achieve amazing...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Innocean

    Innovate. Transcend. Inspire.

    Innovate. Transcend. Inspire.

    Innocean is more than just an advertising agency. With our headquarters in Orange County, California, and offices across major cities, we explore the vast ocean of innovation to deliver extraordinary solutions. From going beyond the ordinary to defying conventions, we are the catalysts of change in the...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    Location
    Huntington Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.8 4.8 (17)

  • Doner

    A Full Service Advertising Agency

    A Full Service Advertising Agency

    Were a full-service agency with offices in L.A., Detroit, and the East Coast...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
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    5.0 5.0 (10)

  • FIRST Agency

    A Global Brand Experience Agency

    A Global Brand Experience Agency

    Founded in 1996. 850+ global team members. Hubs in New York, Los Angeles, London, Dublin, and Singapore, FIRST manages over 37,000 projects annually across 110 countries. The agency serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and...

    Top Services:

    • Event Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
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  • Pace Digitals

    Affordable & Creative Design Company

    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
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    4.6 4.6 (3)
    1.0 1.0 (1)

  • Twelve12

    Innovative Branding at Its Best

    Innovative Branding at Its Best

    Based in Orange County, Twelve12 is an energetic and approachable agency specializing in small business branding, automotive branding and marketing. We deeply value collaboration with our clients, translating their visions into tangible realities...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • Merkle

    Truth in data. Proof in performance.

    Truth in data. Proof in performance.

    Merkle is a leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company. For over 30 years, Fortune 1,000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with us to build and maximize the value of their customer portfolios...

    Top Services:

    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce
    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
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    4.5 4.5 (28)

  • Frog

    Craft experiences that touch hearts and move markets

    Craft experiences that touch hearts and move markets

    Frog (part of CapgeminiInvent) is a global creative and design consultancy founded in 1969 and headquartered in San Francisco. With over 2,000 employees and studios in North America, Europe, and Asia, Frog fuses strategy, design, data and technology to reimagine products, services and businesses. The firm...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
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    4.8 4.8 (4)

  • Nagarro

    Unlocking Intelligence Elevating Performance

    Unlocking Intelligence Elevating Performance

    The AI race is won by moving from pilots to production, from promise to performance. Fluidic Intelligence is how we help you unlock that momentum and sustain it at scale...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
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  • FutureBrand

    We Make Businesses Better Through Brand

    We Make Businesses Better Through Brand

    FutureBrand is a global brand-led strategy and design agency that helps businesses grow through the power of branding, combining strategic rigor with creative execution. With over 25 years of experience, the agency specializes in brand strategy, design, and management, working with organizations across...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
    View Profile

  • PepsiCo Design

    Inspiring Moments Of Innovation And Joy

    Inspiring Moments Of Innovation And Joy

    PepsiCo Design + Innovation is the global in-house design organization of PepsiCo, responsible for shaping the visual identity, product experiences, packaging, and innovation behind one of the world's largest consumer goods portfolios. Bringing together more than 300 designers, strategists, and creative...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.5 4.5 (14)

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