Great animation captures viewers and turns them into customers. DesignRush lists leading 2D animation studios that deliver clear, compelling stories. Narrow your search by reviews & team size to find the right partner.
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Anideos
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Anideos has built 2D animation since 2019, delivering 2,000+ projects across over 10 countries from an in-house team. It serves healthcare, education and entertainment brands. The 2D animation studio is recommended for startups needing a 2D partner...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 33 Projects Listed
BuzzFlick is a 2D animation company that builds 2D animation and explainer videos for SaaS and tech brands like Klevu and Inertial Labs. It holds a Marcom Platinum Award and a 100% on-time project completion rate. The agency works well for SaaS brands needing 2D explainers...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 48 Projects Listed

Groove Jones
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Groove Jones transforms businesses by delivering immersive digital experiences for leading brands like Amazon, Samsung, and McDonald’s. Our customized approach ensures top-tier results for video production, from 360° capture to post-production and interactive content that drives engagement...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
Prolific Studio creates 2D explainer, whiteboard and logo animation for healthcare and tech brands. Its team has delivered 1000+ projects, including work for Kaiser Permanente. The 2D animation studio suits brands wanting dedicated 2D animators, not generalists...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
Picturelab produces animated explainers using 2D and 3D effects, including its Mint video that helped popularize the format. Clients include Google, Samsung and Intuit. The 2D animation agency handles brands wanting 2D animation alongside live-action production...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Location
- Mountain View, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We help with branding, web design, and instructional design. We take on both large and small projects...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Nanobot Communication is an award winning one-stop scientific communication agency. We provide life science companies with marketing and communication strategies that are efficient, responsive, and centered on delivering a measurable return on investment (ROI)...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
B West Builders is a Los Angeles-based general contracting company specializing in luxury residential remodeling, custom home construction, and high-end commercial renovation projects. The firm provides comprehensive construction services including home remodeling, kitchen and bathroom renovations, home...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- CRO
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A social media agency designed to help customers fall in love with brands...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We focus on creating comprehensive branding and identity systems, products and packaging, exhibitions and events, websites and apps, marketing and advertising, and aim to foster ineffable experiences for humans (and also sometimes dogs)...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hero4Hire is a 3x Emmy-nominated animation studio and full-service production company specializing in motion design, mixed media, and character animation for brands, agencies, and content creators...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Video Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Signature Creative is a Los Angeles based digital product and design agency founded in 2004. With a lean, senior-led team, they specialize in transforming brands through a combination of award-winning branding, UX/UI, creative technology, and full-stack development. The firm partners with Fortune 500s...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
At The F* Agency, we are a seasoned creative team fearlessly pushing the boundaries of creativity across all our endeavors. Situated in Argentina, our agency collaborates with forward-thinking companies globally to deliver innovative solutions...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Hialeah, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
What a Story is a premium global video production and creative strategy agency founded in 2015...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
ROAS produces explainer and cartoon animation using 2D, 3D and motion graphics styles. Pricing starts at $4,500 per finished minute for ready-made assets. The agency works with SaaS and fintech brands needing 2D-style explainer content remotely...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MTI Tech helps businesses improve their digital presence and daily operations through web development, SEO, answer engine optimization, CRM automation, digital marketing, IT consulting, and back-office support...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Graphic Design
- AEO
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Phil Lashley is a Framework Designer, Brand Storyteller and Creative Consultant for high level content creators. He helps them amplify their thought leadership by creating bespoke visuals and custom animations...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hoot and a Half is a creative design studio blending digital expertise with a deep understanding of people. We craft stunning, functional designs tailored to your brand. From B2B to B2C, we've helped brands create impactful ads, websites, and long-form content. Our mission is to drive results...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Redmond, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
ACE is your creative compass in the digital realm, specializing in the art of brand magic, animated web enchantments, and the orchestration of fully-managed digital symphonies that set your brands ...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
- PPC
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- Location
- Medina, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Liquid Animation Studio is a creative animation agency specializing in compelling 2D and 3D motion content that helps brands communicate complex ideas clearly and engagingly across digital platforms. Their visual storytelling expertise simplifies messages, boosts engagement, and enhances brand presence...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Playback Studio is a creative production partner built for brands and agencies that need high-performing creative without the overhead of growing an in-house team. Rather than operating as a traditional design agency, Playback integrates strategy, creative production, and performance marketing to de...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Elisol stands as a dynamic force in the digital realm, driven by a commitment to empowering businesses through innovative solutions...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Moses Lake, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hot Lava* melts the friction between ideas, people, AI, and execution so the best ideas actually get made...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
"A well designed product brings users to your products. A well designed product user experience brings customers to your brand for life." — Lars Owens...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Creative agency blending culture, innovation, and strategy to craft bold, purpose-driven brands that connect and grow...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Carrollton, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
HOW+HOW is a brand studio in London and LA that tells your truth at full volume. Zeroing in on the one thing only you can claim, and dialling it up until its impossible to ignore. Across brand strategy, verbal and visual identity and digital experiences...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Venice, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Lumencra is a creative animation studio that transforms complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. We specialize in 2D, 3D, VR, and AR animation that helps brands explain, engage, and inspire...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Books Nova is a modern book publishing and author branding agency dedicated to helping aspiring and established authors bring their ideas to life. We specialize in ghostwriting, editing, publishing, and marketing strategies that transform manuscripts into market-ready books. Our team focuses on quality...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The Design LLC is a results-driven digital agencycrafting modern websites, powerful branding, and smart marketing solutions to help businesses grow and stand out online. We create high-impact digital experiences through innovative designs...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Richmond, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Brndry is a full service strategic branding and digital growth agency delivering end-to-end creative, marketing and development solutions. From crafting distinctive brand identities and intuitive digital experiences to executing performance-driven marketing campaigns. Brndry partners with businesses across...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Greenwood Village, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Top Web Design US stands as a premier full-service web design agency based in Pennsylvania, offering a comprehensive range of services including web design, web development, logo design, SEO, branding, and more. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, our team delivers tailored solutions that elevate...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Leo9 Studio is a global branding and design agency blending neuromarketing, creativity, and technology to build human-centred brands, websites, and digital experiences that inspire emotion, boost engagement, and drive measurable business growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Kenscio Digital Marketing Pvt. Ltd. is Indias leading SaaS company for omnichannel marketing and messaging, delivering personalized, data-driven engagement across every digital touchpoint...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- California City, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
SAC Designs is a Boston based award winning animation and web design studio specializing in video, HTML5 animations and website design and development. SAC Designs develops unique custom designs for marketing agencies, small businesses and large corporations...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Hudson, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
KarBel Multimedia is a creative agency located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We provide our clients visual solutions for print & online...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Plantation, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We aim to become an essential part of every organizations business promotion strategy. Our commitment to this vision is driven by a three-pronged approach: Deliver, Create, Advance. We deliver innovative solutions, create impactful strategies, and advance businesses through cutting-edge digital solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Video Production
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bubbl is a creative production studio that mixes talent agency with project management expertise. It allows for incredible and unknown artists to shine through while offering a team ready to work on all types of projects...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Location
- Auburn, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Explainer Monkey is an explainer video production company that specializes in crafting animated videos to help businesses shine...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Clipping Path Studio is a professional photo editing company that provides high-quality services like clipping path, background removal, retouching, and color correction. It is known for fast turnaround, consistent results, and affordable pricing, making it a reliable choice for eCommerce businesses and...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Web Design Vibe is a full-service digital agency specializing in custom website design, e-commerce solutions, branding, and SEO strategies that help businesses build a powerful online presence and drive measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
10 Studio is an animation studio specializing in creating top-tier animated explainer videos. By simplifying complex concepts, we capture the audience's complete attention...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fortitude Creative is a Charlotte-based branding and marketing agency specializing in home service businesses, helping them grow through strategic design, SEO, and digital marketing. With over 20 years of experience, the agency delivers integrated solutionsfrom branding and print to PPC and videothat boost...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Motion branding, campaign animation, event production, and video for marketing agencies and corporate teams. Minneapolis-based studio serving Fortune 500 brands and digital agencies nationwide...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fine Line Graphics brings brands to life through custom design and creative storytelling. From concept to finished product, they offer a full range of services - branding, packaging, prototyping, and more - crafted to reflect each clients unique vision. Every project is handled with precision, artistry, and a...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Location
- Rockwall, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ABTACH DMCC is a UAE-based company that offers a wide range of services to meet client needs. We analyze every aspect of your business, including its history and organizational patterns. This in-depth approach allows us to provide customized solutions, from social media marketing to SEO services...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
Webefy Today is your go-to partner for all your design and development needs. From logo design to complete business solutions, we offer a wide range of services to meet your requirements. With years of experience, we specialize in assisting startups and established businesses in creating a unique online...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At VIDEOSPACE, we create high-quality videos powered entirely by artificial intelligence from concept and scripting to visuals, voiceovers, and editing. Whether you need product videos, commercials, or branded content, we deliver fast, flexible, and future-ready video solutions using the latest AI tools...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We create award-winning animated and live-action videos that elevate brands from non-profit to Fortune 100 companies with engaging storytelling and versatile production styles...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A boutique animated video production company based in Washington State, with a foundation in traditional animation, graphic design, illustration and web design. We like making things move.Our specialty is motion design and 2d traditional animation work, with a special emphasis for technology companies...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Copalis Crossing, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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