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

14 Companies - Rankings updated: September 10, 2026

Each agency undergoes DesignRush evaluation for professional expertise and genuine client satisfaction to assist your search. Some featured placements are paid.

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  • Volts Consulting

    The electrifying force that will take your business to new heights.

    We're Volts Consulting, a team of design experts and marketing strategists passionate about turning your online presence into a powerful growth engine...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Volts Consulting Services

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Event Marketing
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    • BH
    • Fine Line Detailing
    • Mishi
    • Sun Ray Solar
    • Chalein Fir
    • Adventure Nutrition
    • Slack
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    Volts Consulting Reviews & Testimonials

    • Jan Crotty
      Jan Crotty Project Manager at Paul Lukez Architecture
      5.0 ★

      Digital Services Review from Jan Crotty

      Working with Volt Consulting's full-service digital team revolutionized our architecture firm's online presence, creating a stunning website, engaging social media, and targeted marketing campaigns that showcase our projects and expertise. Their expertise has enabled us to reach new clients, streamline our operations, and stay ahead of the competition.

    • Zaneilia Harris
      Zaneilia Harris Financial Planner at CFP Board
      5.0 ★

      Branding Review from Zaneilia Harris

      Volt Consulting's team created a captivating and caring brand identity for our charity organization that properly reflects our goal and beliefs. The new identity has connected strongly with our funders, volunteers, and recipients, resulting in greater involvement and support.

    • Kendra Brassfield
      Kendra Brassfield Chief Executive Officer at NeoLife International
      5.0 ★

      eCommerce Development Review from Kendra Brassfield

      Volt Consulting developed a user-friendly and scalable ecommerce platform for our wellness products, resulting in a 50% increase in online sales and a significant expansion of our customer base. Their team expertly integrated payment channels, shipping logistics, and product management systems to provide a smooth and efficient customer experience. Our ecommerce solution has allowed us to emphasize both customer service and business growth.

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    4.8 4.8 (8)

  • Upspire Labs

    Brand and web design sprints for B2B tech companies

    Upspire Labs is a lean, modern design studio that blends bold ideas with sharp execution to help companies move faster and think more strategically...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    Upspire Labs Services

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Creative Services
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    • QuantumScape
    • Mercedes-Benz
    • Quokka
    • Corsair
    • SiriusXM
    • Atsign
    • In-Q-Tel
    • San Francisco 49ers
    • Stanford
    • Valley Water
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    Upspire Labs Reviews & Testimonials

    • Sheryl Steinberg
      Sheryl Steinberg Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Sheryl Steinberg's Review Sourced from Google

      I only had a couple of months to complete my new website project and Studio 22 met my deadline. They respond quickly, and are good communicators. They’re the only team I’ll use to update my website, and they’re easy to work with remotely. I would absolutely recommend them.

    • Lee Ann Payne
      Lee Ann Payne Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Lee Ann Payne's Review Sourced from Google

      Our arts organization interviewed three firms and Studio 22 came out on top because their aesthetic merged that of a high-tech organization and one of an arts organization. They delivered on time and the CEO was attentive and always available either in person or remotely. When we did meet in person, they were very easy to deal with. Studio 22 was great and I can only say positive things about them. We’re continuing to work with them on other projects.

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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Den Bersus

    Design. Development. Marketing.

    As a Fractional CDO, I partner with businesses to take complete ownership of their digital landscape. When I step into a business, I understand the core mechanics, build the necessary digital infrastructure, and execute until we see real ROI. You know the digital side of your brand is in the right hands...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web 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
    4 Projects Listed

    Den Bersus Services

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Design Services
    • eCommerce Development
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    • Google
    • RedLore
    • Inheal
    • IONHotels
    • GetFresh
    • WhiteTiger
    • Rollin Games
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  • CodeFulcrum

    Empowering Digital Transformations

    CodeFulcrum is an agile and progressive software company. Specializing in web, mobile and enterprise software development. Delivering products that are both visually stunning and technically ambitious with an unparalleled level of expertise...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • BPO
    • Branding
    • Software Development
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    Location
    South San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed

    CodeFulcrum Services

    • AI Development
    • BPO
    • Branding
    • Software Development
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    • Ugami
    • Ohmconnect
    • Strada
    • Trackhero
    • DriverBee
    • IBDSports
    • MathStarter
    • AutoVerify
    • VectorScient
    • Pixeleto
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  • Infamous Coconuts

    Local Stories, Global Reach.

    We're the execution and storytelling partner for Bold Brands and Global agencys. We help brands build world-class campaigns that are culturally sharp, visually bold, and COST-EFFECTIVE...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Branding
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    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Infamous Coconuts Services

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Branding
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    • netflix
    • Amazon
    • Unilever
    • Lipton
    • STX /Eros
    • Comedy Central
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  • skai.dev

    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

    skai.dev Services

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    • Unusual
    • Piggy
    • Drive Now
    • Exhlab Inc
    • Advanced Engineering Lab LLC
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  • Brandhorse Creative

    The Workhorse Behind Breakthrough Brands

    Most businesses waste time and money on scattered marketing and inconsistent messaging that fails to connect. Brandhorse helps growth-minded companies cut through the noise with clear strategy, cohesive storytelling, and creative execution that drives measurable results. We turn brand confusion into market...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • UI/UX 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

    Brandhorse Creative Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    • The RTA store
    • Roatan Real Estate
    • RoosterSock
    • Blakk Smoke
    • Ellaé Lisqué
    • Empowered Health Australia
    • I Heart Therapy
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Ankord Media

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    Crafting Brands Elevating Experiences

    Ankord Media is a creative agency specializing in branding, website design, product UX/UI, and digital experiences. We help startups, nonprofits, and businesses elevate their brands with modern, impactful design solutions tailored to drive growth and engagement...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Ankord Media Services

    • Creative Services
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
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    • Ascendant Group Branding
    • Worksmith
    • Nota Collective Inc.
    • Audo Ventures
    • Narratives
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    Ankord Media Reviews & Testimonials

    • Randy Weinzoff
      Randy Weinzoff Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Randy Weinzoff's Review Sourced from Google

      I’ve had many experiences with web designers in the past and my experience with Milan has been absolutely amazing and effective. His mastery of the work he does is exceptional and I highly recommend using him if you need anything relating to Web design, he is absolutely the master.

    • Jon Meachin
      Jon Meachin Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Jon Meachin's Review Sourced from Google

      I've really enjoyed working with Ankord media so far. What stands out most is how personal the experience has been Sam and the team truly held my hand through the process, making everything smooth and stress free. The entire program is extremely well put together and thoughtfully designed to help agents succeed. Highly recommend!

    • Raymond Riley
      Raymond Riley Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Raymond Riley's Review Sourced from Google

      Easy to work with. Very fair. We have a complex business and they took the time to understand the full project and executed beautifully. They even did a number of free edits for us. Didn’t nickle and dime us. Highly recommend. 5 stars.

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    5.0 5.0 (18)

  • Jadi Communications, Inc.

    WHERE SCIENCE BECOMES STORY AND BRANDS SCALE

    Jadi is a strategic brand agency built for science-forward consumer brands health, wellness, beauty, nutrition, and technology. We translate product truth, ingredient science, and real innovation into stories that build belief and systems that scale it. Strategy. Story. Systems. Scale...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Jadi Communications, Inc. Services

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Media Buying
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    • National Geographic
    • Epson
    • Nissan
    • Pepperdine University
    • Natrol
    • iHerb
    • Costco
    • P&G
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  • New Fiction

    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
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    New Fiction Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Market Research
    • Content Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
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    • Rarible
    • Ankr
    • Moods
    • Tramplin
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  • Internauts Design

    Design Against Cognitive Friction

    Internauts is a Neurodigital design studio that helps organizations create brands and digital experiences built around how people actually think, feel, and make decisions. The studio combines branding, UX/UI design, accessibility, AI-aware experiences, and cognitive design principles to reduce friction and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Internauts Design Services

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • AEO
    • SEO
    • Wearables
    • Business Consulting
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    • Google
    • Hp
    • P&G
    • Whirlpool
    • CAPA
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  • Atin

    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
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Atin Services

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    • LivestockX
    • Kem
    • Luxe Bites
    • Cherub Tricho
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    Atin Reviews & Testimonials

    • Jimmie Grant
      Jimmie Grant Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Jimmie Grant's Review Sourced from Google

      Great working with David and the team. Excellent communication and output was exactly what we needed.

    • Sophie Lo
      Sophie Lo Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Sophie Lo's Review Sourced from Google

      Finding a reliable design partner in London isn't always easy, but working with Atin has been a fantastic experience. We needed a team that could take our brand presence and genuinely elevate it without needing their hands held, and Atin stepped up immediately. They didn't just provide a quick visual facelift; they really thought about the strategy behind the design and how to position us better in our market. What impressed me most was their balance of stunning aesthetics and practical execution. The digital journey they mapped out is incredibly sharp, and their attention to detail on the visual identity is top-tier. They managed the project seamlessly and delivered exactly what they promised. If you need a creative agency that actually listens and combines high-end design with real strategic logic, Atin is the agency to hire.

    • Temi Bello
      Temi Bello Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Temi Bello's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with Atin was hands down the best investment we made when launching Ayoka. We came to them needing a complete brand identity from scratch, naming, logo design, packaging, literally everything. What I loved most was how they translated a really abstract concept we had into an actual, cohesive brand. They completely nailed the custom typography and logo; it feels modern and edgy, but still fluid and elegant exactly like we wanted. Beyond just the digital branding, they absolutely killed the physical assets. The unboxing experience they designed is next level. We constantly get messages from customers complimenting the little details, like the embossed hang tags and the custom packing tape. If you are looking for a branding agency that actually listens and delivers a premium, cohesive result, I cannot recommend Atin Studio enough. They are true pros.

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    5.0 5.0 (14)

  • Forge Studio

    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
    • Show more
    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

    Forge Studio Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    • Instacart
    • Coinbase
    • Roblox
    • DoorDash
    • Affirm
    • Robinhood
    • Cruise
    • Airtable
    • Guideline
    • Grammarly
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  • Brightter Inc.

    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
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Brightter Inc. Services

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Mobile App Development
    • Staff Augmentation
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    • Chase
    • Oracle
    • Opswat
    • Novoed
    • REI Corp
    • Sephora
    • Wells Fargo
    • Mckesson
    • Ikea
    • The Coca-Cola Company
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