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.

Organic rankings are determined by five factors: top services, reviews, portfolio, awards/press, and team expertise. Sponsored listings pay for a placement that appears above organic positions. Sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content - read more on our methodology page.

United States × California × Software & IT Services × $50,000 & Up ×Clear Filters
  • We believe creative is currency. And we help brands turn it into business growth.

    VSA is a brand strategy and creative agency. We believe creative is currency, and we help brands turn it into business growth. By bringing strategy, design and marketing together, we build brand systems and campaigns that deliver speed to market, cultural relevance and measurable performance...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • 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
  • Avaans Means Advantage

    If you're a company in growth mode (pre-IPO, raising capital, M/A), in a regulated or consumer industry, we're the agency for you. As a boutique PR firm, we pair executive PR expertise with your business goals. Inc. Power Partner since 2023, Clutch's Top Los Angeles Boutique PR Agency...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Your Favorite Meeting of the Day.

    Solving complex communication challenges and making it feel easy. We make brand-aligned communication beautiful, intuitive, strategic, and effective...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • 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:

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

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