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

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  • Autobyte Solution

    Your Go-To Web And Marketing Experts

    Autobyte Solution is a full-service digital marketing and web design agency that helps businesses across the United States build stronger online brands and drive measurable business growth. The company specializes in web design and development, branding, SEO, PPC advertising, content marketing, and social...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Marina Graphic Studio

    Design That Matters.

    Founded on August 1, 2018, Marina Graphic Studio offers a comprehensive suite of creative services under one roof. This unique approach combines the synergies of Branding, Graphic Design, Web Design, UI/UX Design, and Photography, providing cohesive solutions tailored to clients' needs...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Over The Top

    Your Competitive Edge

    Over The Top (OTT) is the premier marketing agency scaling health and wellness franchises through integrated tech and performance media. We specialize in creative strategy, performance media, and lead capture across national, regional, and hyperlocal levels. Seamlessly integrating OTT's proprietary lead...

    Location
    Mission Viejo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    3.3 3.3 (3)

  • Onething Design

    Global Award Winning UI UX Design Company

    At Onething Design, our focus is on excelling in a singular domain. Renowned for our exceptional expertise in UX UI design services, we were honored with the Best Design Agency award in 2022. However, it's our enduring passion for design and the praise received from our clients that drive our continual...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (20)

  • VirtualSoft Technologies

    Designed to SOLVX!

    As a leading service provider, VirtualSoft is committed to driving innovation and delivering unparalleled quality in every aspect of our work. With a team of skilled professionals and a proven track record of success, we stand poised to transform visions into reality, setting new benchmarks for excellence in...

    Location
    Santa Clara, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $28/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (4)

  • Barrel O'Monkeyz

    Innovative Lifestyle Marketing Solutions

    Barrel O'Monkeyz is a dynamic digital marketing agency founded in January 2009, providing outsourced marketing solutions for companies seeking to enhance sales and introduce new products. With a seasoned team of creative professionals, it offers tailored strategies and scalable solutions designed to drive...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Webtronix Designs Web Agency

    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...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • Branding Marketing Agency

    Grow Your Business With Us!

    Branding Marketing Agency has been proving its worth since 2017. Best known as a small business marketing agency in the digital revolution. The company has been successful in making a mark in the minds of its 2000+ customers. Provide top-notch services like SEO, Website Design, PPC and Branding!...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Captured by Design

    Web & Graphic Design

    In today's world, you must have an internet presence that is memorable, contemporary and functional. Research shows that a viewer will leave your site within seconds if the site is outdated or confusing. Clean and easy to navigate is key. Captured By Design strives to bring your website presence to the next...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Silicon Beach Digital Agency

    Empowering Luxury Brands, Crafting Digital Success.

    Silicon Beach Digital Agency drives online growth and elevates brand voices through data-driven strategies. Focusing on digital marketing, the agency employs targeted approaches to customer acquisition and engagement across various industries. Its expertise involves crafting performance-based narratives and...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Atlas Mktg Co

    Virtual Assistants for Compass Agents

    We're a group of marketing nerds and creatives with an entrepreneurial spirit. With over a decade of experience in both real estate services and marketing, our team is known to be innovators and tastemakers in the industry...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Morales Design

    Different by Design Boost Growth Increase Revenue

    Hey there! Morales Design is on your service. We are a digital marketing agency based in Orange County, CA. Founded by Steve Morales back in 2004...

    Location
    Brea, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • Squidstart

    Think Outside The Box

    Squidstart, headquartered in Vancouver, is a comprehensive creative agency offering a range of services. Our expertise lies in crafting bespoke digital brand experiences, meticulously tailored to the unique requirements of each client, through strategic design, creativity, and unwavering passion. With a focus...

    Location
    Sunnyvale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • 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...

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

    Revolutionizing Your Branding Experience

    Ignyte is a branding agency dedicated to propelling businesses forward by enhancing their brand identity to drive growth and longevity. Through a data-driven approach and unwavering commitment to excellence, Ignyte ensures that each brand transformation inspires employees, engages customers, and creates...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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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...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/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...

    Location
    Petaluma, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Pink Hippo Co

    Think Pink, Brand Boldly.

    Pink Hippo, a branding agency based in Coleville, CA, specializes in designing custom graphic and print materials to help brands get noticed. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for meeting deadlines, Pink Hippo ensures that clients receive top-notch design solutions, making it a reliable partner...

    Location
    Coleville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Press Kitchen

    Creative Strategy To Elevate Brands

    Press Kitchen is a bicoastal PR boutique that raises the profile of clients through expertly crafted PR and social media campaigns. Our corporate PR services have elevated many creative brands to the next level of industry awareness, business development, and cultural relevance...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • BRAND33

    Crafting Impactful Brand Stories

    BRAND33 specializes in creating and refreshing brands to thrive in today's competitive marketplace. The agency excels at discovering opportunities and developing compelling branding and advertising strategies that drive action. With a high client retention rate and commitment to excellence, BRAND33 delivers...

    Location
    Torrance, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • designKREW

    Impactful Branding. Personalized Service.

    designKREW excels in creating branding and marketing strategies that build communities and drive business growth. Its approach blends a strong vision, clear messaging, and strategic insight to craft iconic brands. With a commitment to lasting partnerships, designKREW focuses on delivering significant impact...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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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...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • Teak

    Building Impactful Brands

    Teak is a branding agency that blends creativity and strategy to give brands a unique voice and story. Based in San Francisco, the agency comprises adventurers, designers, writers, and filmmakers who collaborate with like-minded companies to create impactful brands. Teak focuses on projects it is passionate...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • 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...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Party Land

    Advertising That Hits the Mark

    Party Land is a creative advertising agency that blends comedy and strategy to produce unforgettable campaigns. Since 2018, it has built a reputation for crafting fun, bold ideas that connect with audiences and drive measurable results. The agency's innovative approach has earned it numerous accolades...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • Covinten Media

    Specializing in technology development and marketing services.

    Covinten Media is a dynamic agency specializing in both technology development and marketing services. We create advanced digital products for businesses and implement marketing strategies to boost brands visibility and growth. Our dual expertise ensures comprehensive support for your business's success in a...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • 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...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Kymera

    WELCOME TO OUR STUDIO.

    Kymera is a compact agency offering professional and quality work at a fraction of the cost due to lower overhead expenses. Their commitment ensures smooth collaboration with no uncomfortable negotiations or missed deadlines...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Mōtus Agency

    We Move Brands Forward

    Mōtus Agency is adept at listening to your company's unique needs and translating them into effective sales, marketing, and advertising strategies that drive profit. With expertise across various industries, including medical, automotive, and sports entertainment, we offer comprehensive services from top...

    Location
    Del Mar, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Stop Scrolling

    It All Started With a Scroll.

    Stop Scrolling is a creative agency built to help brands stand out in a crowded digital world. We specialize in brand identity, product design, UX/UI, video production, social media, and marketing campaigns delivering bold, high-impact creative that drives results...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Flip180 Media

    We Help Publishers Build Awesome Businesses

    Flip180 Media helps periodical publishers achieve unmatched growth to further their publishing goals and enhance the value of their magazines to the target audience. We provide intelligent solutions to start, grow and reinvent your publishing business through industry-relevant design and marketing...

    Location
    Woodland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • Nagarro

    Unlocking Intelligence Elevating Performance

    The AI race is won by moving from pilots to production, from promise to performance. Fluidic Intelligence is how we help you unlock that momentum and sustain it at scale...

    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
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  • Estatic Infotech

    Offering web and mobile app development.

    Our plethora of web and mobile app development services add value to your business, catering to your business needs, irrespective of business size and industry...

    Location
    Rancho Santa Margarita, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    3.6 3.6 (11)

  • Website Design Valley

    Let Design, Function, and Strategy Meet!

    We create websites and provide businesses with various opportunities to collect leads and make money from unexpected conversions. The custom website company is dedicated to fulfilling needs that our experts can handle. We only make the best promises when it comes to website creation...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    1.8 1.8 (3)

  • Meatloaf Studios

    Serving Up Stories.

    Meatloaf Studios is a small creative agency specializing in video production. We believe great stories come from true collaboration. We listen closely, adapt quickly, and treat every project as a partnership, not a transaction. From concept to final cut, we bring craft and care to every frame, and we and we...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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