Best California Startup Branding Agencies

370 Companies - Rankings updated: April 02, 2026

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

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  • Pushing Brands Further.

    Pushing Brands Further.

    Burbon Studios is an end to end power house crafting forward thinking brands, accompanied by best in class practices & brilliant design.  [... view Burbon Studios profile ]
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Bold Branding and Design for the rebellious spirit.

    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.  [... view Rebel Mammoth profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Building brands that outlast the seasons.

    Building brands that outlast the seasons.

    Marzo Creative is an Agoura Hillsbased creative studio focused on strategic branding, marketing, and design support. We help businesses clarify their position, strengthen their presence, and create work that attracts the right audience and drives real growth.  [... view Marzo Creative profile ]
    Location
    Agoura Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Local Stories, Global Reach.

    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.  [... view Infamous Coconuts profile ]
    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design Is Thinking Made Visual

    Design Is Thinking Made Visual

    Thrasher Design Studio a creative studio focused on brand development, visual positioning, and the marketing that brings it to life.  [... view Thrasher Design Studio profile ]
    Location
    Marina del Rey, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Top-Notch Website Design & Development in the USA

    Top-Notch Website Design & Development in the USA

    Fixmywebs are the leading website design & development company in the United States, offering a wide range of services including complete company branding, SEO services, mobile app development, and much more. You will get best SMM services (social media marketing), and search engine optimization that are some  [... view Fixmywebs profile ]
    Location
    San Leandro, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Great design is about making human connections, creating experiences.

    Great design is about making human connections, creating experiences.

    We work with you to reveal your brands distinct identity and craft a branding strategy that aligns with your vision and core values. At Rendom Designs, we offer a wide range of creative services tailored to your needs.  [... view Rendom Designs profile ]
    Location
    Lakewood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Rethink Everything

    Rethink Everything

    We use technology to create undeniably brilliant work for companies with taste. Brands like Adidas, Quidax, NLNG, Propel have trusted us to bring their visions to life. Let's do the same for you.  [... view Check profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • A Design Team for Founders.

    A Design Team for Founders.

    Zypsy is an award-winning design team and investment firm for founders. Providing brand, product, engineering execution, and investments, where design can unlock outsized outcomes. The companys vision is to design tomorrows most valuable companies with todays most exceptional people.  [... view Zypsy profile ]
    Location
    Covina, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Empowering Digital Transformations

    Empowering Digital Transformations

    CodeFulcrum is an agile and progressive software company. Specializing in web, mobile and enterprise software development. Delivering products that are both visually stunning and technically ambitious with an unparalleled level of expertise.  [... view CodeFulcrum profile ]
    Location
    South San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Branding. Strategy. Design.

    Branding. Strategy. Design.

    Bold designs for bold visions. We are a creative branding design studio in Northern California specializing in brand identity, graphic design for print, book & publication design, web design, and digital marketing.  [... view 829 DESIGN profile ]
    Location
    Roseville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We communicate.

    A boutique public relations agency providing public relations services to fast-track, emerging growth companies, non-profit organizations and authors. And when everything goes awry, we are brought in to handle crisis management.  [... view The Blaine Group, Inc. profile ]
    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Elevate Your Digital Experiences.

    Elevate Your Digital Experiences.

    Welcome to the New Era of Digital Excellence. Embrace the Fusion of Creativity and Technology.  [... view Webloo profile ]
    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Unleash the Full Potential of Your Brand Through Design-Thinking.

    Unleash the Full Potential of Your Brand Through Design-Thinking.

    From ideation to creation, ONESIX uses intricate and design-driven strategy to bridge the gap between small businesses and the modern day market. Ranging from visual branding to strategy, ONESIX aims to fortify your brand and escalate your position within the digital market.  [... view Studio ONESIX profile ]
    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Strategies, Branding and Digital Products for Companies Who Are Ready for Changes.

    Strategies, Branding and Digital Products for Companies Who Are Ready for Changes.

    QLO Agency is a Los Angeles based design and technology studio founded in 2024. The firm delivers branding, UX/UI, web and app design, motion graphics, packaging, and 3D animation. With a lean team of under 50, QLO specializes in crafting bold digital experiences for startups, consumer brands, and global  [... view QLO Agency profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Creative Services That Get Results

    Creative Services That Get Results

    TSZ Enterprises offers effective and affordable video production and social media marketing services. Serving clients the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023.  [... view TSZ Enterprises profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Professional Packaging Design and Brand Development Visionaries

    Professional Packaging Design and Brand Development Visionaries

    Design to Brand is a dynamic force in the world of branding and design, providing brands with bold and impactful graphic design, stunningly realistic 3D renders, dynamic web design, captivating animations, and expert in-house printing. With our creative excellence, we empower brands to reach new heights and  [... view Design To Brand profile ]
    Location
    Brea, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Helping Brands Thrive With Next-Level Solutions

    Helping Brands Thrive With Next-Level Solutions

    Hire a web design company in california to ensure product marketing through multi-channels email marketing, social media marketing, search engine optimization, and beyond.  [... view Fox Digital Creatives profile ]
    Location
    California City, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Creating Value & Altering Emotions

    Creating Value & Altering Emotions

    MUAVE Agency is a creative and consulting firm specializing in Branding, Marketing, and Business Consulting. We craft impactful brand identities, modern websites, and performance-driven strategies that connect with audiences and elevate businesses. Guided by our motto Creating Value & Altering Emotions, we  [... view Muave Agency profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Driving Growth for the Worlds Leading Brands.

    Driving Growth for the Worlds Leading Brands.

    Mindgruve is a San Diego headquartered, full-service digital marketing, commerce, and data-technology agency founded in 2001. With more than 400 strategists, creatives, media planners, data scientists, and engineers across multiple U.S., Latin America, and European offices, the agency delivers integrated  [... view Mindgruve profile ]
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Making Marks Remarkable

    Making Marks Remarkable

    The Bruxton Group is a boutique creative studio based in Culver City, California, founded in 2013. Specializing in branding, packaging, web design, and digital strategy, the agency collaborates closely with small to mid-sized consumer product and lifestyle brands. The team delivers soulful, strategic  [... view Bruxton Group profile ]
    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Theres Nothing More Powerful Than a United Group of Souls Ignited in a Common Cause.

    Theres Nothing More Powerful Than a United Group of Souls Ignited in a Common Cause.

    Matter Consulting is the home of Steven Morris’ brand, culture, and business advisory work. Steven has been a trusted advisor to more than 3,000 business leaders at more than 250 global, national, and regional brands since 1994.  [... view Matter Consulting profile ]
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Branding That Informs, Enhances, and Excites.

    Branding That Informs, Enhances, and Excites.

    Britton Design is a wine and food packaging specialist based in Sonoma, California. Designer/owner Patti Britton creates innovative wine packaging, food packaging, restaurant logos, and brands/image identity for start up companies and large corporations. She also has international experience.  [... view Britton Design profile ]
    Location
    Sonoma, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
  • Focused On Results. Driven By Performance.

    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
  • Crafting Brands Elevating Experiences

    Crafting Brands Elevating Experiences

    Ankord Media is a creative agency specializing in branding, website design, product UX/UI, and digital experiences. We help startups, nonprofits, and businesses elevate their brands with modern, impactful design solutions tailored to drive growth and engagement.  [... view Ankord Media profile ]
    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Smarter Design Faster Launches Elevated Results

    Smarter Design Faster Launches Elevated Results

    Ankr Media Group is an Inland Empire-based digital agency specializing in web design, branding, and SEO. We help local and national brands grow through strategic, high-impact digital solutions.  [... view Ankr Media Group profile ]
    Location
    Montclair, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Creative Minds are Connected

    Creative Minds are Connected

    At Wastrel Society, we excel at transforming unconventional ideas into measurable success. Our journey has been marked by a profound understanding of the synergy between marketing, production, music & culture, and technology.  [... view Wastrel Society profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Saddle up for top-notch design.

    Saddle up for top-notch design.

    We craft exceptional websites that propel your business forward in todays dynamic digital landscape. As a top web designer in LA, we blend creativity with strategy to elevate your online presence and drive measurable growth.  [... view Yee Haw Designs profile ]
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • A Multi-faceted, California Based Creative Studio

    A Multi-faceted, California Based Creative Studio

    Omnibus Creative Studio is a boutique creative agency specializing in branding, design & marketing based in Sacramento, California. Amazing clients have allowed us to produce work we are proud of.  [... view Omnibus Creative Studio profile ]
    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • DesignDriven Product Experiences

    DesignDriven Product Experiences

    Using strategic industrial design and product engineering, we create product experiences. We collaborate with our clients to develop their innovations from a simple concept to market introduction. We evaluate the requirements of your business and your target market, then design and position your brand  [... view Hatch Duo profile ]
    Location
    Sunnyvale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Global Branding Maverics

    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
  • A Social Media Creative Agency That Builds Brands

    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
  • Matching Talent With Success

    Matching Talent With Success

    Artisan Talent is a premier creative staffing agency that has been redefining talent solutions since its inception. Committed to excellence, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of the creative, digital, and marketing industries.  [... view Artisan Talent profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Amplifying Impactful Brands Through Strategic Storytelling

    Amplifying Impactful Brands Through Strategic Storytelling

    Dark Horse PR is an award-winning public relations agency based in Los Angeles, California. Specializing in public relations, brand development, and social media management, the agency is dedicated to elevating the visibility of conscious brands and businesses. By sharing compelling stories that need to be  [... view Dark Horse PR profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Disrupt Global Brands With UI/UX Design.

    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
  • Your Favorite Meeting of the Day.

    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
  • Were Here To Help You Reach the Goals That Matter

    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
  • Creating Content That Moves You®

    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.  [... view TDR Media profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Don't Chase Trends. We Set Them.

    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
  • Branding, SEO & Social Media

    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
  • Transforming Brands With Strategic Marketing Solutions.

    Transforming Brands With Strategic Marketing Solutions.

    We're a strategy marketing agency that empowers founders and business owners to take their brands to the next level and scale by offering a suite of Fractional Chief Marketing Officer service, advisory, coaching and nearshore marketing talent. We understand that every business is unique, and we tailor our  [... view MarketMinds profile ]
    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Tomorrow's Brands, Today.

    Designing Tomorrow's Brands, Today.

    Committed to converting ideas into captivating and functional designs that leave a lasting impression.  [... view Jimmy Viquez Design profile ]
    Location
    La Mirada, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Help Craft Profitable

    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
  • Web Design & SEO That Drives Growth

    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
  • Let's Get Growing!

    Let's Get Growing!

    Precita Marketing Co. provides professional brand consulting, advisory services, and fractional marketing leadership to businesses across various sizes and developmental stages. Our specialized areas encompass brand strategy, Product marketing, integrated marketing, corporate & employer branding, fractional  [... view Precita Marketing Co. profile ]
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Mindful Marketing To Empower Your Brand.

    Mindful Marketing To Empower Your Brand.

    IZUMI Agency is a mindful marketing agency, offering brand strategy & retention marketing support to brands looking to grow their business in an intentional way, with the customer at heart.  [... view IZUMI Agency profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • DESIGN | BRAND | MAKE

    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.  [... view Unbox Product Design profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Demystifying Web Presence | Simple Web Solutions

    Demystifying Web Presence | Simple Web Solutions

    Bay Laurel Solutions is a woman-owned, LGBTQ+ business helping freelancers and SMEs thrive online with simple, effective web design, branding, and SEO. We create custom solutions that drive growth and reflect your brand.  [... view Bay Laurel Solutions profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000