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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United States × California × Arts × $25,000 - $50,000 ×Clear Filters
  • ZERO NEGATIVE

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    Boutique studio creating tailored web experiences.

    Reach for the sky. We are Zero Negative. Your sidekick for big ideas. In a nutshell, Zero Negative is a small, boutique full-service design and development studio with a focus on creativity and close collaboration with clients. We make stuff - websites, web apps, interactive experiences, branding, and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • World-class Branding And Design

    Mission Control is a new kind of branding and design agency, born in the AI age and built for ambitious early-stage companies. We're part of Clay, the team behind brands like Slack, Meta, and Coinbase. We've helped startups grow from seed rounds to unicorn status, so we know what it takes to build a brand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Crafting Meaningful Brand Experiences.

    Based in Los Angeles, Silk Studio specializes in brand design across various sectors, including hospitality, wellness, arts, and culture. The agency collaborates with compelling brands to produce high-quality work imbued with an uncommon feeling, from comprehensive identity systems to project-based designs...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Digital Solutions, Designed To Roar.

    LION is a full-service digital agency that specializes in strategy, user experience design, and development. Our global team uses research and prototyping to gain a deep understanding of user needs, providing tailored solutions that exceed clients' goals...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Visually Stunning, Emotionally Compelling Storytelling

    Ezra Productions is an award-winning, woman-owned creative agency and commercial video production company with offices in West Hollywood, California, and New York City. Founded in 2012 by Jillian Ezra, the agency crafts high-end branded content, corporate films, social and promotional videos, and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    West Hollywood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Where Universes Are Built

    The Shepherds Studios builds bold, immersive brands that thrive across film, TV, games, publishing, and products. Our elite team transforms stories into connected, market-ready universes that engage audiences and drive lasting value...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • VR/AR
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    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

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