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.
We Bring Your Brand to Life
We work with companies and their partners to advice on brand-business growth. Through a combination of market research and marketing strategy, our teams build sustainable growth maps, that travel into campaigns and activities across the board. [... view Defin8 Consulting profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Strategy + Storytelling + Design For Mission-driven Impact.
GLG Studio is a Black-owned creative strategy and communications studio based in Los Angeles and Oakland. We help mission-driven organizations and public-sector partners translate complex work into clear, culturally fluent campaigns that build trust and drive action. We blend stakeholder-informed strategy [... view GLG Studio profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design That Speaks Volumes.
Detyper is a versatile design studio specializing in branding, graphic design, and strategic consulting. We embrace the distinct challenges of each project, finding beauty in their uniqueness. Our passion stems from the creative and collaborative processes that make our work both fulfilling and inspiring. [... view Detyper profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative Solutions That Stand Out.
Creative West Graphic Solutions is a California-based design studio specializing in bold branding. We help schools, businesses, and organizations stand out with design that connects and truly stands out. [... view Creative West Graphic Solutions profile ]- Location
- Livingston, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Allow me Make Your Dreams a Reality.
Christian Martinez is a graphic designer based in the Inland Empire, bringing over five years of professional experience working as an in-house designer. [... view Creative Marketing profile ]- Location
- Redlands, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design That Thinks Before It Speaks
We are a creative studio for brands that value genuine connection over mere conversion. Led by Peter Perez, a creative director and designer with over 15 years of experience in brand identity, digital marketing, UX, and storytelling, FDC unites business strategy with bold, purpose-driven creativity. [... view Full Disclosure Creative profile ]- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A packaging-first brand design studio building momentum from shelf to scroll.
At Evyo Studio, we help brands create cohesive identities, packaging, and systems rooted in emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and testingensuring consistency and connection across every touchpoint. [... view Evyo Studio profile ]- Location
- San Mateo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design That Connects
Lund Design Co. is an independent studio specializing in brand identities, interactive design systems, and custom typefaces. [... view Lund Design Co. profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Know Yourself. Brand From Truth. Create With Clarity.
Dustin Byerley is a brand developer and creative director who helps people bring identity, branding, and creativity into alignment through authenticity, coherence, and clear expression. [... view Dustin Byerley profile ]- Location
- Ojai, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brands Deserve Better Than Basic
Julian Rucker is a senior brand systems designer who is designing scalable visual systems for culture, wellness, and media brands. [... view Julian Rucker profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creating Win-Wins For All
Were not just an agency, a studio, a consultancy, or a digital shop were all of them combined. Thats what makes TinyWins truly unique. From Salesforce to Slack, and Stanford to Samsung (just to name a few), we've spent the past seven years building and continually earning the trust of some of the worlds most [... view TinyWins profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Connect Emotionally. Convert Evangelists.
Eyestorm Creative is an award-winning, full-service entertainment focused advertising and video-production agency based in Los Angeles, founded in 2005. With 50200 employees, the firm specializes in cinematic, emotionally driven campaigns across mobile, console, and film entertainment sectors employing a [... view EYESTORM CREATIVE profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Hi-Fidelity Branding
We help emerging brands look good, find their voice, and grow their audiences, as we do with our brand. [... view Album Agency profile ]- Location
- San Clemente, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
It's Time To Create Your Dream Website
Aleina Creative Co provides web design services to service-based entrepreneurs and creatives so they can stand out confidently and attract their dream clients! [... view Aleina Creative Co profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Tell Stories That Spark Consumer Movement.
At 11:24 Design we are a full service entertainment communications agency based in Los Angeles that specializes in developing game changing strategies and creative that compel young African-American consumers to act. We stay ready to do this by keeping our finger on the pulse of the culture and telling the [... view 11:24 Design Advertising profile ]- Location
- Del Rey, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Crafting Visual Stories That Amaze
Get inventive with Ashley Corbin-Teich Studio, your one-stop shop for all you content creation needs! We’ll help craft a unique story to capture and express the essence of food, products or lifestyle through professional photography and video. From inception to delivery we make sure it hits just [... view ACT Studio profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Leading Beauty Marketing Agency
Front Row partners with leading brands to accelerate their ecommerce growth. Offering a unique blend of niche expertise and global perspective, we leverage our capabilities and proprietary technology to design, market, and distribute on a global scale. [... view Front Row profile ]- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Crafting Legacies. Building Futures.
Kovach Marketing is the go-to integrated marketing communications firm for the homebuilding and real estate industries. Our unwavering commitment to creating and nurturing enduring brands and communities has propelled us to lead branding and marketing initiatives for esteemed Fortune 500 companies, top-tier [... view Kovach Marketing profile ]- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Packaging + Licensing + Branding
Rainwater Creative is a full-service agency that adheres to a strong and effective visual communication strategy. Since 2017, the company has collaborated with various brands and businesses to effectively the brand's vision and mission to their target market. Through impactful visual storytelling such as in [... view Rainwater Creative profile ]- Location
- Redondo Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Making Graphics That Inspire.
Hello! My name is Pri Bellafronte. I'm a Graphic Designer that is specializing in the fields of development brands and logos that go far beyond the look. I seek to convey the essence, the idea and the story. And I believe that in order to create experiences, we need to look for its real essence in the roots [... view Pri Bellafronte profile ]- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hybrid Creative Studio. Lets Be Friends.
Hello Caveat (also known as Caveat) is a hybrid creative studio and brand incubator founded in 2019. The nimble team comprised of designers, filmmakers, engineers, writers, and strategists delivers branding, digital content, media strategy, and film production with an agile, people-focused approach. [... view Caveat profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Designing for the future.
Hey there! My name is Kendra Filler, I'm a freelance graphic and art director based in Los Angeles, California. [... view Kendra Filler profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Narrating Your Story in the Best Possible Way
Situated in the heart of Los Angeles, our comprehensive strategic communications and crisis PR agency is dedicated to empowering businesses, executives, and non-profit organizations to magnify their influence, fortify their brand identities, and make significant strides toward their objectives. [... view Miller Ink profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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 [... view Movement Strategy profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
A Social Media Creative Agency That Builds Brands
SLIQUE Media: Creativity. Strategy. Results. A full-service creative agency. [... view SLIQUE Media profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
It’s a Golden State of Mind.
Golden Creative is an experienced and responsive branding, packaging, and web agency. Through hands on collaboration and teamwork with our clients, we develop professional, creative brands that connect with your customers. [... view Golden Creative, LLC profile ]- Location
- Lincoln, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dorian Media Group Is a Creative Agency & Production Company.
Dorian Media Group is a creative agency & production company focused on brand development, content creation, and online marketing. [... view Dorian Media Group profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Discover unparalleled UI/UX design with us, your final destination.
Onerity is a product-consulting and UI/UX design studio with offices in Cupertino, California and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It specializes in product consulting, user interface and experience (UI/UX) design, branding, and creative digital graphics. Onerity helps businesses transform ideas into intuitive [... view Onerity profile ]- Location
- Cupertino, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Focused On Results. Driven By Performance.
Marketplace Valet is a Full Service Amazon Agency located in Southern California who specialize in predictable, profitable growth for high revenue brands. We balance brand integrity, streamline operations, with optimal content and ad/PPC strategies. [... view Marketplace Valet profile ]- Location
- Corona, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Websites That Turn Traffic Into Leads
Websites Built for Speed & Conversion. We create stunning, high-converting websites for businesses worldwide. Based in San Jose, CA Stand out from competitors, attract more leads, and grow your revenue. Get Your Website Live Fast. [... view Web-Rift profile ]- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Easy To Understand. Impossible To Ignore.
BASIC/DEPT is a global branding and experience design company. We design and develop brand programs and digital platforms for the world's most renowned companies. In a digital-led and experience driven economy, clients engage us to help them envision and create their future. Were a modern partner for [... view Basic Agency profile ]- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Designing Your Digital Success
PB Design Studio focuses on creating engaging brands, websites, and visual content that help entrepreneurs and small businesses enhance their online presence and achieve meaningful growth. [... view PB Design Studio profile ]- Location
- San Ramon, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design That Moves With Purpose
I'm a graphic designer with a passion for product design and advertising, shaped by my background in multimedia design and art history. My journey has taken me from fast-paced advertising agencies in Brazil to my current work as a freelancer and consultant. Along the way, I've led creative teams, built [... view Rodrigo Gianello profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Reforming Brands For What's Next
Reform Studio is a California-based independent design studio dedicated to crafting refined, purposeful brands and websites. [... view Reform Studio LLC profile ]- Location
- Santa Ana, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Websites That Win Customers
We partner with you to create the right website, so you can focus on what drives your success. With over 2 decades of experience, we here at Enthusiast build beautiful, custom WordPress websites optimized for this ever-changing digital landscape. We leverage AI and strategic content planning to create dynamic [... view Enthusiast, Inc. profile ]- Location
- La Verne, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Branding, SEO & Social Media
Chicadita offers full service SEO, social media, and digital marketing services. [... view Chicadita profile ]- Location
- San Luis Obispo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Minting Golden Eggs Daily For Our Local Business Digital Marketing Family
The Gold Goose is a boutique digital marketing agency that provides personalized attention to each and every client. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients, so we take the time to understand your business goals and work closely with you to achieve them. Our team of skilled marketers [... view Golden Goose Marketing profile ]- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Web design and brand strategy for your health and wellness business.
We empower purpose-driven brands with designs that inspire. We create strategies that reflect your values and resonate with your audience. [... view Toplink Design Studio profile ]- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cultivating Experiences To Essentials
Haus Haus is a branding and product design studio based in Los Angeles, Denver, and Vancouver. Our mission is to make great design accessible to businesses of all sizes. [... view Haus Haus Design profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Where Vision Meets Craft
Christopher Hapner is the Founder and Creative Director of Prophet, a brand consultancy focused on identity, web design, and strategy. With over 15 years of experience, he has developed award-winning work for leading names such as Nike, Ogilvy, Marvel, Disney, and Taco Bell. [... view Christopher Hapner profile ]- Location
- Santa Ana, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design That Speaks Your Truth
Hi, I'm Amanda, an art director and senior graphic designer based in San Francisco, specializing in brand development and visual identity design. [... view Amanda M. Vo profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design That Makes People Stop
Bespoke websites, branding, and digital marketing built to help service-based businesses rise above the noise driven by story, intention, and a bold creative edge. [... view Aviso Studios profile ]- Location
- Capitola, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Smart Websites Built For Growth
Website Design Hive creates stunning websites, logos, apps, and animations while driving growth through SEO, PPC, and digital marketing. We turn ideas into results-driven online experiences. [... view Website Design Hive profile ]- Location
- Campbell, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $450/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Innovation & Success
Vizard Marketing & PR is known for helping our clients achieve their business and communication goals by challenging the norms, pushing boundaries and discovering new plateaus. Founded in 2012, our mission is to develop and implement highly effective marketing and public relation strategies that engage the [... view Vizard Marketing & PR profile ]- Location
- Riverside, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We'll Build You An Amazing Website
At Website Turbix, Our expert website developers are professionals in making innovative website designs according to customer requirements. [... see all Website Turbix reviews ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Web Design & SEO That Drives Growth
Whether you need a stunning new website, a bold brand identity, or a marketing strategy that drives traffic, we deliver high-quality work with 100% client satisfaction. [... view Vacant Creative profile ]- Location
- Santa Ana, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Brand and Digital Experience Platforms That Matter
Propane is a San Francisco based brand, digital experience and platforms consultancy founded in 2003. The agency envisions, co-creates and builds brand and digital transformation platforms designed to deliver revenue, measurable outcomes and emotional connection (love). [... view Propane profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Digital Innovators
We're a full-service digital agency based in San Diego. We build custom e-commerce solutions for brands and businesses. [... view ROXO profile ]- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Empowering Your Journey, One Insight at a Time.
I'm Bethany L. Casarez, a graphic designer based in California, with a strong interest in food, sustainability, and craftsmanship. I graduated from Shillington Graphic Design in 2022. [... view Bethany L Casarez profile ]- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
From Idea to Implementation.
We assist business owners in drawing in customers with distinctive and innovative designs. Collaborating with you, we transform your ideas into a high-performing website that engages your audience and fosters customer loyalty. [... view Ricciardi Designs profile ]- Location
- Mendocino, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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