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 × Consumer Goods × $25,000 - $50,000 ×Clear Filters
  • Brand Transformation Studio – Rebranding Businesses for Growth in California

    Motif Brands: Branding Studio - Transforming brands beyond business with award-winning creativity that drives results. Brand transformations that grows businesses. Founded by Reilly Newman in California...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Paso Robles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Building Brands for High Growth Companies

    From cohesive brand systems to high-performing websites, to data-driven marketing strategies and content that resonates with diverse audiences, we deliver scalable solutions that help you lead; whether you're a mission-driven startup, an investor, an enterprise, or a nonprofit...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website 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
    25 Projects Listed
  • Digital Experiences, Re-Imagined.

    We pride ourselves on delivering innovative, digital experiences that make an impact. Since 2012, weve proudly partnered with start-ups, SMBs, Fortune 500 companies and everyone in between to unlock value through creativity, technology, and business-minded thinking...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Memorable Customer Experiences Guaranteed

    Sleepless Media is driven by a deep passion for meticulously creating comprehensive brand experiences that revolve around bespoke and adaptable Shopify websites...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Soquel, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    24 Projects Listed
  • 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
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    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
  • 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
  • Simplify Every Software Product Interface

    Pepper Square is a digital innovation agency that blends strategy, design, and technology to deliver intuitive digital products and experiences. The agency specializes in UI/UX design, web and mobile app development, digital strategy, and creative solutions tailored to enterprise and mid-market clients. With...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 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
  • End-to-end digital product design and engineering.

    End-to-end digital product design and engineering for enterprises and premium brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Impactful WordPress Web Design Solutions

    As a woman-owned WordPress web design and development company, we specialize in building high-impact custom websites for environmentally conscious, social justice-oriented, and purpose-driven companies. With our expertise in WordPress, we provide full control over website editing and maintenance...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 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
  • Naming At Scale

    The Naming Group is the premier naming systems agency. We work with enterprise-scale organizations and growing startups to develop strategic brand and naming architectures, company and product naming, and other verbal brand assets...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $400/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Crafting Impactful Brand Systems

    Noise 13 crafts impactful brand systems focused on the food industry ecosystem and Certified B Corporations. Independently women owned...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time

    Geletka+ is an full-service, independent, creative-first agency based in Chicago. We help brands move faster and make a bigger impact by cutting unnecessary process and building integrated teams around the work that matters most...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Building Products That Change the Future of Businesses

    BL3NDlabs is an end-to-end strategy, design, and technology firm. We redefine the way business gets done with industry-standard and emerging technologies...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Turn Pixels Into People

    Three29 is a B2B digital marketing agency based out of Sacramento, CA and Jacksonville FL...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Design To Grow

    Almost Always is a Los Angeles-based brand and digital product studio. We help companies build memorable brands and digital experiences. From brand strategy and identity to websites, software, and product design, we combine strategic thinking with exceptional execution...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Igniting Brands Through Creativity

    At Five by Five Global, a specialized creative agency, we pride ourselves on our diverse skill set, enabling us to deliver innovative solutions across various domains without constraints...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Brand & Digital Design Agency for Social Good

    Visceral is a full-service creative agency specializing in brand, digital design, and development for social visionaries. We partner with organizations who are addressing the toughest challenges: philanthropists, nonprofits, educators, conservationists, health pioneers, and social enterprises that are out to...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We Build Impactful Brands and Interactive Websites for Changemakers.

    With roots in mighty Scotland and foundations in California, we bring brave creative thinking to the design equation...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Launch Brands That Change the Way We Live.

    Launch Pop helps high potential brands dominate their categories via a proprietary research methodology to inform go to market strategy, branding and growth...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Inspired Stories. Intelligently Told.

    First Person is a creative partner that embraces your business challenge to create a direct connection with your audience that strikes at the essential, emotional and expandable core of a brand story...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We connect the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose.

    Kiosk is a full-service marketing agency that connects the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose. Headquartered in Novato, California, we drive meaningful results by putting people at the heart of everything we do...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Novato, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $210/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • That Tell Your Story -And Drive Results

    At SPINX Digital, their team of innovators, digital marketers, and video editors in tech and design, bring skills above and beyond the ordinary to every project...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We Create Brands That Inspire, Engage and Convert.

    We’re a boutique marketing agency that specializes in helping companies connect with their customers...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We Make Brand Moments Matter.

    We help brands connect on a more human level, finding new ways to tell their story and creating new experiences designed to better serve their audiences and inspire action. So that the moments people spend with your brand matter more...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Web Design, Development, and Marketing Specialist

    SEO Web Agency specializing in Website Design, Development, & Internet Marketing. Let us optimize your site and deliver high quality results that search engines would communicate to...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

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