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.
Igniting Brands Through Creativity
At Five by Five Global, a specialized creative agency, we pride ourselves on our diverse skill set, enabling us to deliver innovative solutions across various domains without constraints. [... view Five By Five profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Global Branding Maverics
UNDRConstruct, was founded in the Bay Area. Combining diverse skills in business, event production, and design to serve more diverse client needs and create exceptional design experiences. From website design, packaging design, brand identity, logo, videography—you name it, we can do it! Industry-leading [... view UNDR Construct LLC profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Stand For Something.
We build and market brands to raise their bottom line and influence. We develop and manage business brands for B2B services, VC-backed startups, and companies seeking to reposition their brands. We rebrand private equity portfolio companies post M&A for new owners' visions & brand-personas. We also build [... view 10 Plus Brand, Inc profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
It's Time You Share Your Amazing Story!
Ghostwriting Founder is a recognized firm that offers high-quality ghostwriting services. We assist people and companies bring their ideas to life via professionally produced content by using a team of talented writers and editors. [... view Ghostwriting Founder profile ]- Location
- Berkeley, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Global Brand Experience Agency
Founded in 1996. 850+ global team members. Hubs in New York, Los Angeles, London, Dublin, and Singapore, FIRST manages over 37,000 projects annually across 110 countries. The agency serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and [... view FIRST Agency profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Brand & Digital Design Agency for Social Good
Visceral is a full-service creative agency specializing in brand, digital design, and development for social visionaries. We partner with organizations who are addressing the toughest challenges: philanthropists, nonprofits, educators, conservationists, health pioneers, and social enterprises that are out to [... view Visceral profile ]- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Let's Make Your Brand Awesome. Design Led. Full Service. Brand & Creative Studio.
We are a Creative Agency based out of Hollywood. Unlike other film companies in Los Angeles, we’re not some huge corporation concerned with rules and red tape. Rather, we enjoy working closely with YOU– our client– to cut to the chase and create meaningful content together. [... view Colorblast Films profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Link Creative Is a Design and Technology Agency
LINK Creative is a design and technology agency that creates cutting edge products and experiences. Located in the heart of the North Bay, California. [... view LINK Creative, Inc. profile ]- Location
- Santa Rosa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A Full Service Marketing And Communications Agency
The djla team provides unparalleled services to boost your beauty marketing campaigns. They are a full-service marketing and communications agency offering services such as: branding, digital marketing, public relations, and many more. [... view Djla Marketing & Communications profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Expert Small Business Marketing Consultant
Tastebuds employs a four-pronged approach to web and brand strategy. Design, content, SEO, and social media are the interconnected realms that are addressed, however, collaborations with clients may focus on any one of them, in coordination with what a client already has in place. [... view Tastebuds profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Innovative Web Design & Marketing for Modern Brands and Businesses
We are passionate about helping contemporary brands create amazing experiences online so that they can reach their audience with laser precision, drive sales and grow their business. [... view Studio Misfits profile ]- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Designing Bold Brands With Heart.
Hey! My name is Alisa Damaso, I'm a multidisciplinary designer based in San Francisco. My skills are mostly reffering to in graphic design, branding, illustration, and lettering. [... view Alisa Damaso profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Designing the Extraordinary, Every Day.
Anya Chung is a Los Angeles-based designer and brand strategist who integrates systems thinking with visual storytelling. With a background in philosophy and design (USC), she creates dynamic identities, typography, data visualizations, and illustrative branding bring character and clarity to both tech and [... view Anya Chung profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
When Your Brand Doesnt Reflect the Heart of Your Business, Everything Feels Harder.
Welcome to Krista Cavender Branding & Design! My name is Krista Cavender, I'm a Logos & Branding, Graphic Designer since 1998 on your service. [... view Krista Cavender Branding & Design profile ]- Location
- Rocklin, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Transform Great Businesses Into Market Leaders
Our mission centers on customer delight. Infusing an instant 'wow' factor into everything we do, we ensure every interaction resonates with amazement. [... view Payani Media profile ]- Location
- Calabasas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Brand. Infrastructure. Marketing. Sales.
Alaniz Marketing is a Novato, California based integrated marketing agency founded in 2008. With an agile team of around 30 professionals distributed across multiple regions, the firm delivers end-to-end marketing solutions including strategy, digital advertising, branding, PR, media planning, and web [... view Alaniz profile ]- Location
- Novato, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Done Differently
Co Creative Agency, LLC is a dynamic creative agency specializing in crafting compelling content and managing digital presence for local small businesses, realtors, designers, and growing brands. [... view Co Creative Agency, LLC profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Senior Product Designers Embedded in Your Team — Design Systems, Staff Augmentation, and Zero-to-One
Forge Studio places senior product designers (L4-L6 caliber) from Coinbase, Roblox, and Instacart directly into your team. Embedded design teams, enterprise design systems, and zero-to-one product design. $9.5M+ in engagements since 2017. [... view Forge Studio profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The Best of Two Worlds: Creative and Technology
We offer end-to-end services, starting with concept and strategy, and continuing through design, development, QA, DevOps, and support. We believe in co-creation, enabling our clients to bring their own ownership and knowledge of their business and brand while we contribute our rich expertise to the table. Our [... view Bachoo Studio profile ]- Location
- El Segundo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We Build Impactful Brands and Interactive Websites for Changemakers.
With roots in mighty Scotland and foundations in California, we bring brave creative thinking to the design equation. [... view Dunclyde profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Trapped in a Haunted Oil Painting.
Moises Mendoza is a graphic designer creating thoughtful, strategic visual solutions across branding, digital, and visual identity. [... view Moises Mendoza profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design That Sticks With You
Noa Emberson is passionate about visual expression. His inspiration is drawn from the unexpected, and love exploring ideas through drawing, painting, and photography. [... view Joy Stain profile ]- Location
- San Clemente, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Don't Chase Trends. We Set Them.
RAW Marketing Agency is a full-service creative and digital marketing agency helping small and medium businesses build bold brands and grow online. We specialize in branding, web design, SEO, social media marketing, Google Ads, Meta Ads, content marketing, and influencer marketing all through flexible monthly [... view RAW Marketing Agency profile ]- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lets Create Something Together.
At JC Design and Media, our mission is to elevate and strengthen brands using innovation and creativity to foster growth. We achieve this through top-tier service, visual assets, bespoke designs, and effective brand management. Our goal is to narrate our clients' stories and engage their audience with [... view JC Design And Media profile ]- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
- Founded in 2014, served many big brands such as Matrix Cellular, Cremica Biscuits, Q-SEE, Evolution Wear, Toni & Guy (New Delhi), Metro MD, S-Team LA. Digit Bazar IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. provides complete digital branding, design and mobility solutions to clients. [... see all Digit Bazar reviews ]
- Location
- Nashville, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Full-Service Advertising Agency Providing Start To Finish Marketing Solutions.
LMA is a full-service marketing and advertising agency headquartered in San Diego, California. Serving medium to large businesses across the U.S., the firm specializes in delivering strategic marketing solutionsfrom brand building and digital campaigns to media planning, production, and Spanish-language [... view LMA profile ]- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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. [... view Sans Serif profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Transforming Brands with Tailored Strategies
We specialize in public relations, branding, and marketing strategies. We partner with companies across industries to elevate their brand presence, foster meaningful connections with their intended audience, and drive business growth through creative and impactful PR & marketing campaigns. [... view Freeform PR & Branding profile ]- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Help Craft Profitable
Crafting Unique Brands & Building Profitable Websites, Aim squad is a boutique branding, web design and development agency for motivated businesses. To help 1 million business owners create beautiful, eye catching websites that convert web visitors into customers. Learn how to convert website visitors into [... view Aim Squad profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Were Here To Help You Reach the Goals That Matter
The biggest companies in the world choose our team and now you can too. Experience world class service and results you can count on. Our modular pricing makes sure you only pay for the services you need. No matter if you need strategy, design, content creation or to buy media, we can even work white label. We [... view 2113 Labs profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Crafting Cinematic Stories with Vision and Precision.
Hey there! My name is Rojhat Baykal, I'm a graphic & multidisciplinary designer based in Los Angeles, with a focus on brand strategy and design. [... view Rojhat Baykal profile ]- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Build From Scratch To Grow Your Brand And Boots Leads
DelosWeb began during a home renovation project, where we noticed that talented contractors were creating exceptional work but lacked online visibility. That insight inspired us to start a Los Angeles-based agency dedicated to helping builders expand their businesses through strategic design, effective SEO [... view DelosWeb profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative Services for Intersectional Feminist Solutions
I'm Carolina Ibarra-Mendoza, a Chicana intersectional feminist from East Los Angeles, California. Growing up bilingual, I quickly learned to adapt, navigating two languages as if they were two distinct worlds. Since then, Ive been cultivating and balancing both sides of my mind. [... view Carolina Ibarra-Mendoza profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Getting your sh*t together for you
Sarah Rose Andrew is a marketing strategist who builds problem-solving systems, designs distinctive experiences, and makes everything look effortlessly polished. [... view Sarah Rose Andrew profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design & Branding Agency
Our portfolio speaks louder than words. We have worked for numerous popular clients and here you can have a look at it. [... view Digit Design Studios profile ]- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
PROficient MARketing COMmunication Specialists - ProMarcom Inc.
Integrated Marketing Services offered by ProMarcom: Innovative ATL, BTL, Digital Media and Other Advertising Agency Services [... see all ProMarcom Inc. reviews ]- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Premier Full-Service Real Estate Marketing Agency in California
Aerial Canvas is a full-service Digital and Music Marketing agency that consistently provides the highest quality photography, cinematography, aerial drone services, 3D tours, websites, and other real estate marketing solutions. Our dedicated team works around the clock to help you leverage your time [... view Aerial Canvas profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Built By Operators, For Operators.
ESG is a cannabis industry consultancy built by operators, for operators. We partner with dispensaries and brands to deliver executive leadership, marketing, operations, and private label cannabis products, giving businesses of every size the high-level strategy they need to launch, grow, and thrive. [... view Elevated Strategy Group profile ]- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Disrupt Global Brands With UI/UX Design.
We're a global UI UX design and Growth Acceleration Agency, specialising in user experience design, branding, performance marketing, and creative technology that drives businesses forward. [... view UxSquare profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
We Partner With You To Create Meaningful Experiences That Resonate & Get Results.
We’re a San Francisco brand strategy and graphic design firm with an insatiable appetite for restaurants, hospitality, retail, and CPG brands. From menus to merchandising, window displays to lobby walls, we sink our teeth into the whole brand story with winks and surprises at every turn. [... view UNIT Partners profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Every Pixel in Its Right Place
We create beautiful and effective websites, brand identities, online advertising campaigns, mobile applications and digital video. We also have some serious copy writing, editing and proofreading chops. [... view Pel profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
Get Ready For The World
We are a woman-owned community focused full service branding and web design agency. [... view Wellington Studio profile ]- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Social Media Management + Website Design
3 Moons Studio assists companies in expanding their operations by developing robust websites. You won't have any trouble using and managing our webpages at all. You will receive a website that functions well for your company and is prepared to expand, constructed with the most up-to-date and advanced tools [... view 3 Moons Studio profile ]- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
Ahead of the Current
Clearstream is an award-winning, independent communications agency that transforms insight into ideas and ideas into impact. We proudly work with some of the best brands and emerging start-ups in the country, providing superior strategy, first-rate creativity and high-impact results. [... view Clearstream Agency profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Content Your Business Deserves.
Prime Scale Creative will captivate your audience and communicate your brand's message in a creative and entertaining manner. With years of experience in video production, graphic design, and branding, our team produces industry-leading visual content to help you reach your target audience, achieve your [... view Prime Scale Creative profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Power to the Pixel
Carolina Aguirre is a remote-based strategic design studio led by Carolina Aguirre, founded in 2023. The agency offers human-centered design services spanning disciplines like design research, service design, strategic design, speculative design, and marketing design. With a people-first approach, the studio [... view Carolina Aguirre profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Igniting Your Online Presence by Going the Extra Mile.
Techwebsters is a web design and development agency excel in delivering customized, interactive digital solutions for businesses. [... view TechWebsters Pvt Ltd profile ]- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing with meaning | Social Media with soul
Socially Intrigued is an award-winning digital marketing agency with offices in NYC & L.A., serving clients nationwide. We specialize in viral campaigns, celebrity activations, and high-converting strategies for law firms, restaurants, liquor brands, and startups. From SEO to social and paid ads, we craft [... view Socially Intrigued profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design That Defines Your Digital Presence
Design Centura is a full service creative agency that helps businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs build powerful visual identities and compelling online experiences. They specialize in logo design, brand identity systems, responsive website design and development, and digital creative assets tailored to [... view Design Centura profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Make Businesses Better Through Brand
FutureBrand is a global brand-led strategy and design agency that helps businesses grow through the power of branding, combining strategic rigor with creative execution. With over 25 years of experience, the agency specializes in brand strategy, design, and management, working with organizations across [... view FutureBrand profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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