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

383 Companies - Rankings updated: August 19, 2026

We evaluate every agency on DesignRush according to expertise credentials and client satisfaction ratings. Some placements are sponsored.

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  • Silicon Drive

    Silicon Valley Smarts Meet Hollywood Style

    Silicon Drive is a high performance marketing and creative team focused on startups and emerging brands across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and worldwide. Our team fills the gaps to scale with strategy, execution, and beyond. For select companies, we come in as Acting CMO...

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

    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...

    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • Semantic Empires

    Digital Business Transformation on a Turnkey Basis

    Semantic Empires makes digital business transformation on a turnkey basis. We define a strategy, adapt the product, and increase the market share. We solve problems with automation and marketing, find business growth factors. Our services: Strategy & Branding, Product & Development, Lead Generation & Sales...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • BL3NDlabs

    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...

    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
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • JanesHaus

    cgi/vfx﹒ websites﹒ branding . design

    We bring main character energy back into brands.10+ years of turning big ideas into bigger brands through design, websites, visual fx, & strategy for CPG brands...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.3 4.3 (1)
    4.5 4.5 (8)

  • Geared Advertising

    Entrepreneurial-Minded Marketing

    Geared is a nimble, fast-acting boutique marketing agency in Orange County, California that specifically caters to the "entrepreneurial spirit."...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Evolving World Marketing

    Digital Marketing Excellence

    We are a Los Angeles based ROI-Driven digital marketing agency. Our group of experienced industry experts are determined to fill in the marketing gaps that companies face in today's ever-changing technological world. We offer tailored solutions for Paid Search, Email Marketing, SEO, Product Placement, Media...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • Loops Marketing

    A CA Digital Marketing Agency

    We focus on results. SEO, Social Media, Google Ads, Photo, Video, Web Design, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, and more! Our clients love working with us because we partner for growth. Through creative innovation, we bring new ideas to every project, transforming it into a successful strategy to help our...

    Location
    Clovis, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (82)

  • Rebel Mammoth

    Bold Branding and Design for the rebellious spirit.

    I combine the audacity of a big agency with the personal touch of a small business. The mission is to infuse ideas with bold creativity and turn them into a captivating vision that resonates with your audience...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Isadora Digital Agency

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    Digital Evolution For Business

    Leading brands turn to us at pivotal moments of digital evolution. Our global creative team fuses story, technology, and design to make experiences that captivate and convert. Our web design agency helps enterprise brands and market leaders navigate digital, evolve profitably, and launch unforgettable...

    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (17)

  • EPRIZ 7, LLC

    Inform. Persuade. Remind.

    EPRIZ 7 helps restaurants, healthcare providers, furniture stores, startups, local businesses, and small business to medium-sized companies grow through digital advertising, websites, and connected TV advertising. Marketing services in Los Angeles, including SEO, social media, and branding...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • Barton Marketing Group LLC

    Barton Marketing Group Is a Full Service Marketing and Media Buying Agency.

    We bring innovative media solutions that deliver high-value customers and achieve business goals. Every potential customer has their own combination of media, and connecting them through Broadcast, Print, Digital, and Social is where we leverage our client investments every day...

    Location
    Bakersfield, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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    1.0 1.0 (1)

  • Rogue Creative Development

    Creative Development Company.

    We are a creative agency and production company out of Orange County, CA that loves to tell stories worth telling. Maybe we could help tell yours!...

    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Designerds

    Hi, We're Designerds.

    ATOMIC D is a full-service agency with a focused approach. We exist to create amazing things by honing in on storytelling that drives results aligned with your business objectives. We create branding, content production, and campaigns to market and advertise innovative brands...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Adload Technologies

    Omnipresent Digital Displays That Reach Audiences Across Americas Roadways

    An all-in-one advertising platform that offers programmatic capabilities on our inventory of continuously moving LED screens along major highways and metro areas...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Created by Tim

    Creating Impactful Designs, Every Time.

    Hi there! My name is Tim Tucker, I'm a professional graphic designer and the person behind Created by Tim...

    Location
    Moorpark, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • QALA Creative

    Your One Stop Creative Destination.

    QALA Creative is a boutique design studio led by Quinn Butterfield, offering branding, illustration, and graphic design services. Based in Los Angeles (remote-ready), the studio serves small businesses, individuals planning special events, and emerging brands seeking distinctive visual identities...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • HyperGrowth

    We create and you accelerate.

    HyperGrowth is a full service AI Native Marketing company, that helps Brands and Products launch and scale at HyperSpeed! We specialize in Short Form Video, Performance Marketing, Branding, Design and UI/UX. We've delievered over 50 5 Star Projects. Our superstar team has worked on campaigns with Hush...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Web Design Avenue

    Where Innovation Meets Excellence

    Web Design Avenue helps businesses build distinctive corporate identity design through full-service brand identity and visual system development. They craft consistent branding elements from logos to collateral that strengthen recognition and reflect each clients unique personality...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
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    2.1 2.1 (7)

  • Digiration

    Brand Identity Ignites Your Presence

    Digiration crafts corporate identity design that gives businesses a cohesive visual voice and memorable presence across platforms. Their experienced team combines strategic insight with creative execution to build brand systems from logos to full visual identities that reflect a company's core values and...

    Location
    Long Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
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  • MassiveMusic

    New Dimensions In Sound

    MassiveMusic specializes in crafting visual and sonic identities that align brand strategy with experiential design. Their team develops cohesive brand systems where visual elements, audio cues and experiential touchpoints work together to create a distinct and memorable brand presence...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • ThinkCultural

    Curated PMPs & Managed Campaigns

    ThinkCultural helps brands build meaningful connections with multicultural audiences, especially Asian American and Asian Canadian communities, through culturally informed advertising and strategic campaign delivery. The agency offers data-driven multicultural marketing services including media planning...

    Location
    Dublin, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Farinella LLC

    Marketing Communications & Strategy

    Farinella LLC is a boutique agency that helps clients clarify, communicate, and amplify their brand's promise. We match our client's passion and energy at every step to help them become noteworthy...

    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • AD&Co.

    Your Creative Ally Behind Her Next Obsession

    By 2028, women are projected to control 75% of discretionary spending globally. Its never been more important for brands to capture her attention. We've been listening to and learning from female consumers for nearly two decades. AD&Co is a full-service creative agency and content studio specializing in...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Unbox Product Design

    DESIGN | BRAND | MAKE

    Unbox Product Design is an international award-winning, full-stack product development firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in industrial design, product engineering, branding, prototyping, and manufacturing...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • High Arte

    Raising the Bar in E-Commerce Web Design

    High Art is a Los Angeles-based e-commerce web design firm offering internet marketing, graphic design, media design, and web design services. We provide custom-tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to established companies and nonprofits...

    Location
    West Hollywood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • Three29

    Turn Pixels Into People

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

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (18)

  • raven + crow studio

    A Creative Agency That Specializes in Not Being Jerks.

    Also, non-profit, corporate, and small business branding; logo development; design for screens and print; web design; marketing strategy; illustration; and art direction...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Pretty Great

    A Growth Partner Built for Vcs and Their Portfolio

    Pretty Great® is an integrated creative studio designed and run like a talent management company. We search the world for the best creative talent, and we connect them with brands...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • L7 Creative

    Legendary Brands Made Here

    Award-winning digital advertising and marketing agency in Carlsbad (San Diego), CA. We specialize in digital brand engagement and interactive marketing...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (15)

  • FORNER

    Elevated Brands Through Thoughtful Design

    FORNER is a Los Angeles based full-service creative studio specializing in brand identity, strategy, and digital design. Founded in 2015, the studio collaborates with emerging and established brands to create refined, minimalist visual systems that elevate brand perception and market presence...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • MiresBall

    More is Possible.

    For category leaders—and those who aspire to lead—MiresBall provides trusted creative expertise drawn from 35+ years of work with global brands. With a balance of passion and pragmatism, we give organizations the confidence to aim higher and achieve more...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • Position 1

    Full Service Digital Marketing Agency

    POSITION1 is full service digital marketing agency with 20 years experience in Digital Marketing, Ecommerce, SEO, SEM, PPC, Social Media, Web Design, Reputation Management, Reviews, Branding and Business turnarounds...

    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Rocket Farm

    Fresh. Organic. Creative.

    We are a Huntington Beach based creative company focused on delivering the best user experience possible in today’s media industry...

    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.2 4.2 (9)

  • Tiny Giants

    We Believe It's the Little Things That Make Big Ideas Great.

    We are a creative force, producing high-quality content, video and social assets, branding identity design and strategic marketing tailored to the needs of our clients. Throughout all our services we focus on transforming brands into dynamic and innovative communicators by telling unique and compelling...

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

    Diverse Brands. Cultural Impact.

    At The Ant Society, we are market and branding experts dedicated to generating impactful responses. With a mission centered on delivering outstanding results through the highest levels of creativity and efficiency, we provide agile and efficient support to your marketing team. Our curated teams, aligned with...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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  • KELLY TAYLOR

    Designing a Better Tomorrow.

    Hey! My name is Kelly Taylor, I'm a specialist in the field of marketing & design with over 10 years of experience. Currently based in rooted in Orange, CA...

    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Nicco Strategies LLC

    Your dedicated Digital Marketer.

    Nicco Strategies can help! We are a Los Angeles based full stack digital marketing and blockchain consultancy firm that will digitally enhance and add value to your brand. You can count on us to create a tailored strategy that best suits you. It is our mission to ensure your business thrives to its fullest...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Timodesigns

    A Creative Studio.

    We are a creative studio specializing in branding, print, digital assets and websites. We mix creativity and strategy to make your business stand out and your message stick...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Infamous Coconuts

    Local Stories, Global Reach.

    We're the execution and storytelling partner for Bold Brands and Global agencys. We help brands build world-class campaigns that are culturally sharp, visually bold, and COST-EFFECTIVE...

    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Interstate PR

    Local Feel, Global Appeal™

    Guiding you on the road to success using our Local feel, Global appeal™ approach. Public Relations, Branding, Web Design, Social management, and coaching...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • SEO Realtor Hub

    Grow Your Business Online.

    SEO Realtor Hub is an only of its kind the world’s first SEO service provider to Real Estate agency websites. Our services are specifically designed to boost organic exposure for real estate agency websites located in USA...

    Location
    Pleasanton, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    4.0 4.0 (2)

  • Almost Always

    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...

    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
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    5.0 5.0 (10)

  • Earp Creative

    Design that Drives Revenue.

    Earp Creative is a Newport Beach design studio specializing in brand identity, websites, and marketing materials that drive real business results...

    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (48)

  • Xassure by eDesk

    To Streamline & Grow Their Business With Us

    Xassure by eDesk is a trusted customer support and back-office solutions provider helping businesses deliver exceptional customer experiences. We specialize in chat support, email support, voice support, and administrative services designed to reduce workload and improve operational efficiency...

    Location
    Simi Valley, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $8/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Cuker

    We Use the Power of Digital To Grow Businesses.

    We are a progressive full-service digital marketing, design, and eCommerce agency growing brands in today’s connected world...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Manny Gonzalez

    Driven by a Passion for Art and Perfection.

    Hello! Let me introduce myself, my name is Manny Gonzalez. I'm a professional and experienced hands-on designer and director based in Los Angeles, California...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
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  • Emotive Brand

    Brand Strategy & Design Firm

    Emotive Brand is a San Francisco Bay Area brand strategy and design firm that helps companies transform their business by making brands matter more to people...

    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
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  • TDR Media

    Creating Content That Moves You®

    We are a multi award-winning, vertically integrated company with a global team, delivering comprehensive solutions from ideation through to post-production. By harnessing the latest technology, we streamline workflows, ensure superior efficiency, and pass on the full cost benefits to our clients...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • FG Creative

    Modern Marketing in a Digital World

    A unique team of professionals who specialize in developing creative, personalized marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and results...

    Location
    Palm Desert, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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