Best San Francisco Animation Companies

14 Companies - Rankings updated: May 22, 2026

Each agency undergoes DesignRush evaluation for professional expertise and genuine client satisfaction to assist your search. Some featured placements are paid.

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  • The Bureau Of Small Projects

    DesignRush Design Award Winner

    Big Brand Experience Put to Work for Small Business, Nonprofits and Startups

    The Bureau Of Small Projects sets the standard by transforming complex ideas into compelling narratives for brands like Stanford and Blackrock Neurotech. A record of innovation underscores our work in storytelling, branding, and video production for organizations making real impact.  [... see all The Bureau Of Small Projects reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    31 Projects Listed

    The Bureau Of Small Projects Services

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    Clients and Projects

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    • The Planetary Society With Bill Nye
      Brand Strategy Project for Nonprofit Company The Planetary Society With Bill Nye
    • Everyone Matters
      Branding Project for Education Company Everyone Matters
    • Switzerland (Yes the country)
      Brand Strategy Project for Public Administration Company Switzerland (Yes the country)
    • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
      Brand Strategy Project for Nonprofit Company U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
    • Arcules (A Canon Company)
      Brand Strategy Project for AI Company Arcules (A Canon Company)
    • AmyriAD Therapeutics
      Brand Strategy Project for Health Care Company AmyriAD Therapeutics
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    • Disney
    • Amazon
    • IBM
    • Canon
    • Forbes
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    The Bureau Of Small Projects Reviews & Testimonials

    • Michael Arnaldo
      Michael Arnaldo Marketing Specialist at Peninsula Clean Energy
      5.0

      Web Development Review from Michael Arnaldo

      We have worked with Bureau of Small Projects as our primary WordPress engineering partner for over three years. They have consistently delivered on technically demanding projects and have been a reliable resource for both development work and ongoing site maintenance.What distinguishes them is the combination of technical capability and operational professionalism. Communication is structured and consistent, scoping is accurate, and the team responds quickly when issues come up. For organizations that need a dependable agency for sophisticated WordPress work, Bureau of Small Projects comes with our strong recommendation.

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    • Whit Garling, PMP
      Whit Garling, PMP Partner Services Manager at Freethink Media
      5.0

      Web Development Review from Whit Garling, PMP

      We needed a development partner that was highly capable, willing to work through ambiguity, and could handle the pressure of a fast-paced project with a large scope and extremely complicated stakeholder landscape.BSP delivered on all counts. We could not have asked for a better partner. They truly felt like an extension of our team when things got intense. Always quick to respond to fires, problem solve and offer options, and maintain poise at all times. 10/10 experience!Highly recommend this team to anyone looking for a world class development partner!

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    • Eryn Schnel Yolac
      Eryn Schnel Yolac owner at Advocate To Educate
      5.0

      Small Business Review from Eryn Schnel Yolac

      What an amazing journey this has been! Im incredibly impressed by the results, and I owe it all to David, Camielle, and the fantastic team. The outcome has far surpassed what I imagined, and Im genuinely thrilled. Your commitment and hard work are evident in every detail. Thank you for delivering such exceptional work!

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  • Clay

    DesignRush Design Award Winner
    Top UI/UX design, web design, and branding agency in San Francisco.

    Top UI/UX design, web design, and branding agency in San Francisco.

    Clay offers personalized video production solutions that blend creativity with strategic precision. Innovation and expertise converge effectively in each of our digital content and motion design initiatives, delivering compelling narratives for top-tier clients like Meta, Google, and Amazon.  [... see all Clay reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Corporate Video
    • 3D Animation
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • RNO1

    DesignRush Design Award Winner
    RNO1 | A Global Branding, UX & Digital Growth Partner | $10B+ in Market Growth

    RNO1 | A Global Branding, UX & Digital Growth Partner | $10B+ in Market Growth

    RNO1 is a global branding and digital growth agency for modern brands that refuse to play it safe. We design Radical Digital Experiences that don't just look good: they drive real growth.  [... see all RNO1 reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Digital Strategy
    • Motion Graphics
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • A Digital Agency For The Future

    A Digital Agency For The Future

    Working with Design In DC means you collaborate with a creative video production company that fuses cinematic storytelling with strategic vision. Clients trust our innovative approach to visual content, brand films, and digital experiences that elevate your message and drive measurable results.  [... see all Design In DC reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Ads & Video Animation Services

    Ads & Video Animation Services

    We are a Ukrainian-founded animation studio launched in 2022. Our professionals create animation that unites visual aesthetics and commercial success for clients' businesses.  [... see all ROAS reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Explainer
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Connecting Brands with Decision-Makers: LinkedIn Marketing, the Brafton Way.

    Connecting Brands with Decision-Makers: LinkedIn Marketing, the Brafton Way.

    Brafton's LinkedIn Marketing MasteryWe craft impactful content for brands, leveraging LinkedIn's unmatched reach of 60 million senior executives and 65 million B2B decision-makers. With a global network of 850 million members, we navigate LinkedIn's unique landscape, engaging key players and guiding  [... view Brafton profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Cultivate your B2B Brand

    Cultivate your B2B Brand

    Founded in 1997, BayCreative is a San Francisco based B2B marketing, branding, and digital agency. With a compact team of fewer than 50 professionals, the firm acts as a full-service marketing department in a box for tech companies, offering integrated creative strategy, content, web, video, and campaign  [... see all BayCreative reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Your Vision. Our Strategy. Real Results.

    Your Vision. Our Strategy. Real Results.

    At GlobeSign, each project begins with a strategic consultation to fully understand the clients objectives, target audience, and digital goals. For this project, our goal was to deliver a tailored digital solution that enhances online visibility, engages users effectively, and drives measurable results.  [... view GlobeSign profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Unlock Your Potential and Skyrocket You To Success Through Video Marketing Content

    We Unlock Your Potential and Skyrocket You To Success Through Video Marketing Content

    Fog Coast Productions LLC, an award-winning San Francisco-based video production company with a global reach, helps turn stories into successful realities.  [... view Fog Coast Productions profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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 ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Shaping Identities Across Categories and Audiences

    Shaping Identities Across Categories and Audiences

    Ærial Identity embodies the essence of an organization's core values communicated through every touchpoint, interaction, and exchange. Our services encompass brand strategy, positioning, brand voice development, visual identity creation, web design, and go-to-market activation strategies.  [... view Ærial profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Video Production for Enterprises

    Video Production for Enterprises

    We create custom Live action, 3D and 2D video for large teams and small businesses alike.  [... view Rocketwheel profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Trusted Video, Animation, and Photo Production Experts.

    Trusted Video, Animation, and Photo Production Experts.

    Werehaus is a full-service production company made for marketing teams, agency producers, and iconic brands.  [... view The Werehaus profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Corporate Video
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Startup's Design Department.

    Your Startup's Design Department.

    NUMI matches startups with vetted, high caliber designers. We cover all your design needs under a single subscription. Get connected with world-class designers, ready to embed on your team today.  [... view NUMI profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

About The Author and Expert Reviewer

Jelena Relić has hundreds of top-ranking articles and a lifestyle & culture magazine she calls The MAN. She gained valuable content and SEO experience working at Digital Circle and Neil Sahota, which she now uses to deliver top-quality B2B content at DesignRush, particularly in the creative industry.

Branko Dimitrijević is a multifaceted creative and a recipient of 33 design awards. Throughout his 12-year career, he has delivered over 165 web design projects, showcasing his expertise in website optimization, UI/UX design, logo design, and video animation. He is now dedicating his talent and skills to being one of the creative geniuses at DesignRush.