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

184 Companies-Rankings updated: September 10, 2026

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  • Middlestate

    Empower Your Brand

    Middlestate was founded with a goal to support powerful brands with digital stories that engage their target audience...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Visalia, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Estudio NK

    Bold and authentic design solutions

    estudio/nk is a design studio made up of bold, authentic, passionate, and ambitious designers who believe in collaboration and creating a positive impact through innovation. They prioritize working with people, and their work has been recognized as the most awarded in Latin America by Awwwards...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Bartlett Brands

    Story shapers. Industry shakers.

    Bartlett Brands is a boutique branding agency based in San Francisco. With a focus on challenging branding boundaries, we specialize in developing brands that defy conventions and make a lasting impact. From brand strategy and research to sustainability strategy, naming, brand identity, storytelling, package...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Zbra Studios

    Merging Design, Development and Marketing!

    Zbra Studios offers top-notch web design and marketing services for companies across various industries. Our team of professionals, who are at the forefront of the industry, handles all design and programming in-house to ensure high-quality results...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • CRO
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Color Mill Design

    A Boutique Design Agency, Dedicated To Empowering Purpose-Driven Visionaries.

    We're Color Mill Design, a CA & OR based branding and web design agency. We use design to make a positive impact and help you uncover your story's essence...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Fort Bragg, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • TRIXMEDIA

    Creating Possibilities

    Based in Beverly Hills, California, TRIXMEDIA is a trustworthy advertising and digital branding firm. They make a great effort to familiarise themselves with partner companies' business, industry, and goals. They use all the available data to design branding solutions that have a creative and competitive...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Persius Inc.

    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
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  • Dreambox

    We Are a Digitally-Inspired Advertising Agency That Grows Hospitality Brands.

    The most seasoned digital agency in the food service sector is Dreambox, to put it simply. collaborating with more than a hundred local and national brands. For brand-conscious restaurants looking to reach customers in the most creative, reliable, and secure ways possible, Dreambox has quickly established...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    San Dimas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Barrels Ahead

    Marketing for Wine and Craft Enthusiasts

    At Barrels Ahead, we are committed to growing direct-to-consumer sales for wineries, breweries, cideries, and craft distilleries. Our team provides tailored marketing solutions to help our clients succeed in the competitive beverage industry...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Branding
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Toy Robot Media

    A Content Creation Agency Focused on Delivering Your Message as Enjoyably as Possible.

    Toy Robot Media is a multidisciplinary design and animation studio specializing in visual communication tailored for large audiences. We excel in crafting impactful visual narratives that engage and captivate viewers on a broad scale...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • VR/AR
    • Branding
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    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.2 4.2 (5)

  • JStokes Agency

    Uncommon Thinking + Common Sense

    JStokes is your go-to for innovative marketing strategies that provide creative, effective solutions designed to take your business the extra mile. From practical action plans to unexpected approaches, JStokes will get you where you want to be...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.0 4.0 (2)

  • Spice Marketing

    Marketing Strategy, Content, and Execution for B2B and Technology Companies

    We help companies nail their messaging and positioning, put scalable marketing strategies in place, produce high-quality content for even the most niche or technical industries, see campaigns through to measurable success...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Market Research
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Brighttail

    Ignite Your Growth.

    Brighttail is a full-service demand-gen agency that specializes in helping high-tech B2B firms build strong brands and demand-generation programs. Our mission is to help you achieve your growth ambitions. We do this by partnering closely with your teams, becoming experts in your industries, and fully...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Advance Media

    Grow Your Practice With Market-Tested Strategies.

    ADvance Media is a medical marketing and advertising agency that leverages expertise in data and technology to increase brand awareness and generate more patient leads, increase revenue, and deliver high-ROI results for medical and aesthetic practices...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • The Designory

    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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  • Lightspace

    Branding, Design and Development

    Lightspace is a design and development agency located in beautiful San Diego, California. providing quality marketing services for anyone needing them. From small businesses to large corporations...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (11)

  • Now Media Group

    Dental Marketing Experts

    Now Media Group puts potential customers at your fingertips by developing and executing targeted campaigns. Over 200 dental practices, law firms, and small businesses are a testament to our success. What we can accomplish stems from our devotion to our clients, team, and creative work environment...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    La Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.9 4.9 (92)

  • 300FeetOut

    Experiences That Stand Out.

    We connect brands with people and make digital happen. We rock out campaigns and brand build on the daily. We design and develop together. This true integration sparks one-of-a-kind, immersive brand experiences that push past the sea of sameness and dare people to connect...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • BRANDOWNIT

    Advance Your OWN Agenda

    The rate at which you learn vs. your devices differs in technologies favor. What are you going to do to bridge the difference?...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Cerritos, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $101/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Giant Propeller

    Building and Propelling eCommerce Empires

    Giant Propeller's mission is to help develop the brands of tomorrow into powerhouses. We provide a comprehensive selection of services—from digital marketing and content production to brand strategy and advertising—to take businesses from startup level up through mid-market success...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • NOVVUM

    Specializing in React, Javascript and more!

    Novvum is a software design and development studio that specializes in solving complex technical and creative challenges. We are a team of computer scientists, full-stack web developers, UX/UI designers, and senior project managers who are dedicated to delivering high-quality software applications and...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Bold+Beyond

    Inspire and Connect.™

    We’re a global consulting and creative partner...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.0 4.0 (8)

  • Vespertine Agency

    Impactful Names. Clear Results.

    Vespertine is a renowned brand naming agency. Led by founder Jason Hall, with over twenty-five years of experience in branding and entertainment, Vespertine combines creativity with strategic insight to make the naming process effortless and enjoyable for clients across various industries. It rejects...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • House of Who

    Tech Growth Through Dynamic Naming

    House of Who specializes in crafting naming strategies and names tailored for the IT industry. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, its team, known as Whooligans, excels in brand naming and understanding human dynamics, offering a unique blend of expertise that ensures memorable and effective brand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Agoura Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Lift Graphic Design Studio

    Elevating Your Brand With Expert Design

    Lift Graphic Design Studio specializes in crafting purposeful branding and graphic design solutions, helping companies achieve clarity and resonance in their brand identity through innovative design strategies. With nearly a decade of experience, its founders focus on building meaningful client relationships...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Thirsty Agency

    Creating Brilliant Brand Experiences

    Thirsty Agency isn't just another agency; we're your dedicated ally in shaping unforgettable experiences. As an independent strategy, branding, and experience agency, we understand the importance of connecting with your audience on a deeper level...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Revel Brand Design

    Crafting Unforgettable Brand Experiences

    Revel Brand Design is a creative agency that shapes impactful brand identities and experiences. Specializing in brand strategy, package and website design, and marketing, they serve clients in Sonoma, Napa, Marin, and the Bay Area. The agency collaborates with conscious food, beverage, and lifestyle brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Petaluma, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Marvelland Design Center

    Doing the right design is more important than doing the design.

    Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, Marvelland Brand Design Center focuses on the field of skin care, health care products and food packaging design, providing brand visual design services and packaging design services for various brands. Since its inception, the company has served hundreds...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • Design Womb

    The Beauty Is in the Results

    Design Womb is a full-service creative agency specializing in strategic branding and packaging design. The agency combines creativity and expertise to help consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in industries like food, beauty, wellness, and cannabis. Focused on delivering clarity, innovation, and beautiful...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Branding
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • NOXU Solutions

    Turning Ideas Into Impactful Software.

    NOXU Solutions is a full-cycle custom software development company that brings ideas to life with cutting-edge solutions. Their expert teams handle all technical aspects, enabling businesses to focus on growth while ensuring top-tier, scalable, and cost-effective software development...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    Location
    San Mateo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Kastner Los Angeles

    Shaping Culture, One Story at a Time.

    Kastner Agency is a culture-driven creative powerhouse that crafts impactful, fluid brand stories to shape tomorrow’s movements...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Fenton

    Shaping Stories. Building Movements. Inspiring Change.

    Fenton specializes in crafting compelling stories and building movements that inspire change. With a focus on traditional and digital strategies, they help organizations connect with audiences to drive social and corporate impact...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Liquid Agency

    Building Brands People Believe In

    Liquid Agency specializes in aligning brand, employee, and customer experiences to create belief and drive growth. By bridging brand consulting and activation, they deliver measurable business results and forge meaningful connections between organizations and their audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Pulsar

    LET’S DO A WORLD OF GOOD

    Pulsar is a unique advertising and marketing agency that partners with organizations in The Business of Doing Good. They leverage their strategic and creative expertise to assist clients in making a positive impact in the world...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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