Best California Corporate Branding Agencies

417 Companies - Rankings updated: June 21, 2026

DesignRush vets all agencies based on professional qualifications and verified customer feedback to help you choose confidently. Some featured agencies maintain paid sponsorships.

United States × California ×
  • Naming At Scale

    Naming At Scale

    The Naming Group is the premier naming systems agency. We work with enterprise-scale organizations and growing startups to develop strategic brand and naming architectures, company and product naming, and other verbal brand assets.  [... view The Naming Group profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Naming
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $400/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Focused On Measurable Brand Success

    Focused On Measurable Brand Success

    Vetted Logos is a full-service branding and design agency that helps startups and established businesses build strong, consistent, and recognizable brand identities. Vetted Logos is your go-to branding partner empowering ambitious businesses with memorable identities, striking visuals, and high-converting  [... view Vetted Logos profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Design That Defines Your Digital Presence

    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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Amplifying Voices Of The Creative Brands

    Amplifying Voices Of The Creative Brands

    Ballin PR & Marketing is an award-winning San Francisco-based boutique marketing + public relations. Our clients are a distinguished group of fashion designers, interior designers, craftspersons and creatives who shape culture.  [... view Ballin PR & Marketing profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    San Rafael, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Build Cool Stuff With Cool People...

    We Build Cool Stuff With Cool People...

    Kingdom Vision is a digital agency specializing in web design, web development, and custom software solutions for businesses and startups. The company offers a range of services including mobile app development, CMS development, branding, and digital marketing to help clients build and grow their online  [... view Kingdom Vision profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Strategy + Storytelling + Design For Mission-driven Impact.

    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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Building the Future, Code At A Time

    Building the Future, Code At A Time

    Ambsan Digital is a full stack company specializing in high-performance web and mobile app development. We transform ideas into scalable digital products, offering end-to-end services from UI/UX design and custom web platforms to native and cross-platform mobile applications. Our expert developers focus on  [... view Ambsan Digital profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    Location
    California City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Strategic Partner for Responsible AI Transformation

    Your Strategic Partner for Responsible AI Transformation

    We First is a strategic AI consultancy that helps organizations transform artificial intelligence into trusted, real-world impact. The company works with founders, executives, and leadership teams to align AI innovation with clear narratives, responsible growth, and scalable adoption across organizations.  [... view We First profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Brand Strategy
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The only B2B agency built for brand and demand at the same time.

    The only B2B agency built for brand and demand at the same time.

    Unbound IA designs buyer-led go-to-market strategies that connect brand, demand generation, and revenue execution. It focuses on building integrated GTM systems that drive measurable pipeline impact for B2B tech, SaaS, and AI-driven companies. By combining AI-enabled insights, strategic positioning, demand  [... view Unbound IA profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Brand Strategy
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Generative Design And Creative Communications

    Generative Design And Creative Communications

    New Fiction is a design-driven brand and product studio that merges timeless visual design with emerging technologies such as generative AI and procedural systems. The company positions itself at the intersection of identity, storytelling, and digital product creation, building scalable brands and experiences  [... view New Fiction profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Stories That Inspire Real Results

    Stories That Inspire Real Results

    C&I Studios is a global creative studio specializing in video production, photography, branding, graphic design, web design, and storytelling-driven marketing campaigns. The agency helps brands create impactful visual experiences that engage audiences and drive measurable results.  [... view C&I Studios profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Kill Ordinary

    We Kill Ordinary

    Raw Engine Media is an automotive marketing agency built by enthusiasts, for the performance aftermarket. Founded in 2016 and based in Southern California, we specialize in creative production, brand strategy, content marketing, and advertising for brands that live in car culture.  [... view Raw Engine profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    Location
    Chino, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
  • Global Award Winning UX UI Design Company

    Global Award Winning UX UI 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  [... view Onething Design profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    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
  • Designed to SOLVX!

    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  [... view VirtualSoft Technologies profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    Location
    Santa Clara, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $28/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • FutureBrand

    DesignRush Design Award Winner
    We Make Businesses Better Through Brand

    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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Brand Strategy
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Offering web and mobile app development.

    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.  [... view Estatic Infotech profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Rancho Santa Margarita, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Let Design, Function, and Strategy Meet!

    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.  [... see all Website Design Valley reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

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