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

12 Companies - Rankings updated: September 09, 2026

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  • SG Cartel

    Creatives With Agency

    SG Cartel is a global creative services coalition headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in fashion, luxury, beauty and premium lifestyle. We build culturally resonant brands through creative strategy, storytelling and narrative architecture, graphic design, campaign concepting and content production...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    SG Cartel Services

    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Advertising
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    • Victoria Beckham Beauty
    • Summer Fridays
    • Isima
    • Diane Von Furstenberg
    • Purple Brand Jeans
    • Calvin Klein
    • Estee Lauder
    • Nike
    • Apple
    • LVMH
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  • Traction

    Experiences People Actually Desire

    Traction is a team of seasoned marketers working in a highly efficient model, dedicated to leading the way for brands to get to smarter faster. We're a marketing accelerator for in-house teams—a new breed of consultancy that can get you traction in a rapidly changing world...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    Traction Services

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    • Apple
    • MLB
    • LinkedIn
    • McCormick & Co.
    • HelloFresh
    • GE HealthCare
    • Graco
    • Lenovo
    • Prestige Consumer Health
    • Adobe
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  • VentureDevs

    Providing Digital Product Strategy, Design, & Development Services to Startups & Global Enterprises

    VentureDevs is a leading software development firm providing digital product strategy, team augmentation, design, and development services to top startups and global enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    West Hollywood, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed

    VentureDevs Services

    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
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    • Fair
    • Music
    • SkyFinancial
    • LifeCents (AARP)
    • Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)
    • Trueface
    • CoinTracking
    • Trubify
    • AARP
    • NFL
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  • Barrett Hofherr

    Makers of Momentum

    Barrett Hofherr is a creative, full-service advertising agency headquartered at 250 Sutter St, San Francisco, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Founded in 2012 (as barrettSF), the agency is led by Jamie Barrett (chief creative officer) and Matt Hofherr (chief strategy officer). It serves...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Product Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Barrett Hofherr Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Product Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
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    • 2K Games
    • Cost Plus World Market
    • Rubio's Coastal Grill
    • Walmart
    • Asics
    • CBS
    • Oakland Athletics
    • Salesforce
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  • Uptown Logo Design

    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

    Uptown Logo Design Services

    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    • Uptown Website Works
    • IndigoLogoDesign
    • Logo Design Profs
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Uptown Logo Design Reviews & Testimonials

    • Bradley Halvorson
      Bradley Halvorson Review from Google
      1.0 ★

      Bradley Halvorson's Review Sourced from Google

      Absolute crap company, I'm currently filing a lawsuit against them for defamation because they like to tamper with things on the website and are resentful little children. They give you attitude when you asked for what you purchased. Struggle to get my domain and are deleting reviews after I got it.

    • Yolanda Torres
      Yolanda Torres Review from Google
      1.0 ★

      Yolanda Torres's Review Sourced from Google

      RUN AWAY from this company! Supposedly located in California. They sold me a package to design the branding, website, and social media for my company for $1500.00. "EVERYTHING" for $1500.00. Have paid over $6000.00 and I have NO control over the material I paid for. They send you everything in formats you cannot use or convert. They want to keep a hold of you to keep asking for money!!!!!! NEVER send anything to print through them!!! Ordered some business cards and brochures and have never received the brochures. To this day I have not received a single invoice or receipt of anything of what I have paid, including the design of the logo, the purchase of the domain and many other things. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

    • David McCurrach
      David McCurrach Review from Google
      1.0 ★

      David McCurrach's Review Sourced from Google

      I believe this company is a criminal enterprise. They are also known as Creative Company and Sketch Profs. Creative Company made a $2,500 unauthorized withdrawal from my checking account. When I protested the transaction, Uptown Logo Design provided a fake receipt, fake transaction and activity logs and fake emails supporting the charge to my account. It was an elaborate and thorough fraud. I'm sure they've used similar fabricated documents before with other people they've ripped off. I reported them to the FTC and FBI.

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    1.5 1.5 (17)

  • Project6 Design

    Creative Agency in the San Francisco Bay Area

    Project6 supports clients in both the nonprofit and education sectors. Our areas of expertise include branding, print, and digital design and development...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Berkeley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Project6 Design Services

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
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    • HIRSCH PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS
    • FVCC
    • HILL PHYSICIANS
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    Project6 Design Reviews & Testimonials

    • Rebekah Frank
      Rebekah Frank Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Rebekah Frank's Review Sourced from Google

      I had the opportunity to work with Project6 to design a new public-facing website for a family foundation. Of all the companies that responded to the RFP, the team at Project6 was uniquely positioned to understand the simple, clean aesthetic we desired, as well as the functionality we needed for improved user experience and backend workflow. Simple is difficult! They listened closely, asked appropriate questions and gently challenged our assumptions. The project manager, Christine McGuinness, was responsive, kind, warm and, most appreciated, concise in her communication. The website now features dedicated pages populated with lovely images and visual prompts that invite users to learn about our mission, programs and people. Website data uploads that used to take hours now take minutes. The new grant listing page is searchable, sortable and filters beautifully. The accessibility of the site is much improved, and the ease of navigation between program pages is intuitive. Given the complexity of most website projects, It seems miraculous that we together completed the website ahead of schedule and under budget. After we launched the website, Project6 quickly corrected any bugs or glitches. The result is a website that represents the foundation's mission and focuses on the creative, innovative people we serve.

    • Ivan Silva
      Ivan Silva Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Ivan Silva's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with Project6 has exceeded my expectations in every way. They are a true partner in bringing the vision for our digital presence to life, with their remarkable dedication, expertise, and ability to translate ideas into a captivating digital experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Project6 to libraries seeking a top-tier web design experience.

    • John Ohab
      John Ohab Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      John Ohab's Review Sourced from Google

      The Hertz Foundation partnered with Project6 on the complete redesign of its public website. In just a few months, Project6 led us through the process of overhauling the website from top to bottom, including the underlying technology, content management system, messaging, and visual design. The result not only reflected quality design and website development work, but also a desire to learn about our organization and carry our values and mission throughout the website. The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts recognized this work with the Silver award in the nonprofit sector at the 2020 w3 Awards.

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    5.0 5.0 (16)

  • Movement Strategy

    The Social Media Agency Behind the Best Brand Social Shannels

    Founded in 2008, Movement Strategy is an independent, full-service, social-led creative agency, dedicated to helping brands build the best social media channels. Our growing team of social media experts and content creators span across LA, NY, and Denver, identifying leading trends and leveraging the power of...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Movement Strategy Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
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    • Netflix
    • Amazon
    • WarnerMedia
    • Klarna
    • Under Armour
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  • Work & Co

    Transforming Your Business.

    Providing AdTech, Advertising, and Digital Services. We design, measure, implement, and ship digital products that transform companies...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Services
    • Print Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Work & Co Services

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Services
    • Print Design
    • Advertising
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
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    • Apple
    • YouTube
    • Marriott
    • Epic Games
    • ALDO
    • Panera
    • Philz Coffee
    • Aesop
    • Planned Parenthood
    • T-Mobile
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    4.8 4.8 (26)

  • Moment

    We Make Moments That Matter

    Moment is a full-service experiential marketing agency that designs and delivers immersive brand experiences that connect people to products, stories, and culture. We manage every stage strategy, creative, design, fabrication, logistics, and on-site execution ensuring seamless delivery and measurable impact...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Event Marketing
    • Market Research
    • Branding
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    Location
    Temecula, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Moment Services

    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Event Marketing
    • Market Research
    • Branding
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    • Levi's
    • Adidas
    • Crocs
    • Dr. Martins
    • Netflix
    • Bravo
    • Urban Outfitters
    • Trulieve
    • Raising Canes
    • Eastbay
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Moment Reviews & Testimonials

    • Dan Dickey
      Dan Dickey Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Dan Dickey's Review Sourced from Google

      World class experience working with these folks. From start to finish they are consultative, expeditious and detail oriented with everything they do. Their organization makes everything smooth and easy.

    • Ryan Dickey
      Ryan Dickey Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Ryan Dickey's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with Luke and his team makes the work fun. Moment has been game changing for my business as whole. Highly recommend Luke and his team to anyone

    • Kristina Lettner
      Kristina Lettner Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Kristina Lettner's Review Sourced from Google

      Moment is hands down one of the best experiential marketing agencies out there. Their team delivers high-impact brand activations, event production, custom fabrication, and retail experiences that truly bring brands to life. From strategy and creative development to full-scale execution, they know how to design immersive experiences that drive engagement, storytelling, and measurable results. If you’re looking for a Denver-based experiential marketing partner that specializes in live events, pop-ups, mobile tours, and innovative brand experiences, Moment consistently delivers exceptional work. Professional, creative, and incredibly detail-oriented. Highly recommend for any brand looking to create unforgettable customer experiences.

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    5.0 5.0 (10)

  • Prophet

    A Global Consultancy That Helps Clients Find Uncommon Growth in the Face of Disruption.

    At Prophet we help our clients grow by harnessing the collaborative power of design to bring ideas to life. Our team believes great design is the result of a multidisciplinary approach; where business strategy influences brand expression & where customer needs define new & engaging brand experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Prophet Services

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    • Electrolux
    • Chick-fil-A
    • Gatorade
    • EncompassHealth
    • IBM Watson Health
    • Regal
    • UBS
    • ThyssenKrupp
    • Marriott
    • Novant Health
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Gray Area

    On the Right Side of Change

    Gray Area is a premier full-service marketing & branding agency specializing in emerging industries...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Gray Area Services

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
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    • Glass house group
    • Truff
    • The Pottery
    • RY Originals
    • Strain
    • AVD
    • Last Crumb
    • Secret Nature
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    Gray Area Reviews & Testimonials

    • Victor Babenko
      Victor Babenko Review from Google
      3.0 ★

      Victor Babenko's Review Sourced from Google

      This would’ve been an amazing venue if there was any ventilation at all, and the entire space wasn’t instantly getting full of smoke from the smoking area. The amount or second hand smoke you’re getting here is insane. Ventilation here is basically “let’s just keep the doors open and get all the smoke back in”.

    • Holly Harris
      Holly Harris Review from Google
      4.0 ★

      Holly Harris's Review Sourced from Google

      The place is spacious. Get to the bathroom early as it is unisex and there are only three. The art displays are super cool with an interactive French one covering a wall and another heat sensitive one that is like the exploratorium.

    • Peter Donaldson
      Peter Donaldson Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Peter Donaldson's Review Sourced from Google

      Had a really nice evening with some favorite music played. In a different way than I had experienced before, but it was a unique experience overall and one I would certainly consider again in the future. The skill level of the quartet was top notch and together they really produced a rich and magical performance, enhanced by the candlelight that illuminated the stage. It only lasted an hour, but that was enough to fit a lot of crowd-pleasing songs from both ABBA and Queen.

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    4.5 4.5 (347)

  • Innovation Protocol

    Transformative Brand Strategy and Design

    Innovation Protocol is a brand strategy and design consultancy that develops insights-driven brand systems and activations to help clients articulate their identity and significance. They offer a wide range of services, including brand research, system development, and creative design, while collaborating...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Market Research
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Innovation Protocol Services

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Market Research
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    • Stretto
    • Centura
    • MNX Global Logistics
    • Megatrax
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

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