Top Animation Companies in California

Best California Animation Companies

70 Companies-Rankings updated: September 10, 2026

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Hamedia
Better Outsourcing
Better Outsourcing
Hamedia is comprised of highly trained individuals who are experts in their respective fields. We take great pride in our ability to provide our clients with the best talent available. Whether you need sales professionals, marketing experts, or customer service representatives, we have team members who can...
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Graphic Design
Video Production
Branding
Web Design
Web Development
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Location
Irvine, California
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$7/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
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5.0 5.0 (2)
VirtualSoft Technologies
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...
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UI/UX Design
Video Production
Product Design
Branding
Logo Design
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Location
Santa Clara, California
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$28/hr
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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4.8 4.8 (4)
Toy Robot Media
A Content Creation Agency Focused on Delivering Your Message as Enjoyably as Possible.
A Content Creation Agency Focused on Delivering Your Message as Enjoyably as Possible.
Toy Robot Media is a multidisciplinary design and animation studio specializing in visual communication tailored for large audiences. We excel in crafting impactful visual narratives that engage and captivate viewers on a broad scale...
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Creative Services
Video Production
Design Services
VR/AR
Branding
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Location
Pasadena, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$160/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
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4.2 4.2 (5)
Optious
Create. Captivate. Communicate.
Create. Captivate. Communicate.
Optious is a premier video production agency renowned for crafting award-winning animations and motion graphics tailored to companies of all sizes. With over 20 years of expertise, Optious blends creativity with strategic video production to deliver compelling visual narratives that resonate with audiences...
Top Services:
Video Production
Location
Rancho Cucamonga, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$199/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
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DECOSTA Global
Achieving the Unachievable.
Achieving the Unachievable.
We create and manage the world's most iconic brands. Brand and product agency that delivers heroic work and legendary clients. DECOSTA has worked with clients in a wide range of industries including entertainment, consumer goods, technology, energy, finance, and more...
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Digital Services
Branding
Creative Services
Product Design
Digital Strategy
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Location
Burbank, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
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5.0 5.0 (1)
NUMI
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...
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Branding
Creative Services
Logo Design
Design Services
Product Design
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Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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H Plus Creative, LLC
The only artist agency in the world.
The only artist agency in the world.
H+ Creative is a visual services studio and artist representation agency based in Los Angeles, dedicated to shaping the future of creative media through bold and dynamic visual storytelling...
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Video Production
Advertising
Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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TADApix Animated Marketing
TADAPIX AI STUDIO
TADAPIX AI STUDIO
TADApix is a full-service animation studio specializing in custom animated explainer videos, eLearning modules, and marketing content. With over a decade of experience, we help brands of all sizes from startups to Fortune 500 companies simplify complex ideas and tell powerful stories through 2D, 3D...
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Video Production
Graphic Design
Web Design
Web Development
Logo Design
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Location
Marina del Rey, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$85/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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GlobeSign
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...
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Web Design
WordPress Website Design
Branding
Logo Design
Video Production
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Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$40/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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5.0 5.0 (36)
DoubleShot Creative
We Are Storytellers
We Are Storytellers
Well help your brands story move faster, reach further, and stand out in a crowded marketplace. DoubleShot Creative (DSC) is a nimble and dynamic creative force, delivering high-impact marketing, compelling media, engaging events, and memorable brand experiences. Its the ideal fusion of digital strategy and...
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Branding
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
Creative Services
Web Design
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Location
Redwood City, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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Web Design Mechanic
A Leading Web Design & Development Agency
A Leading Web Design & Development Agency
Web Design Mechanic creates clean, custom websites and digital experiences build to match your business goals. "No templates", just thoughtful design and smart development. We also offer digital marketing services like, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Online Reputation Management, and...
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Web Design
Web Development
Branding
eCommerce Development
Video Production
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Location
Fremont, California
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$25/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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Infamous Coconuts
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...
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Video Production
Creative Services
Video Marketing
Advertising
Branding
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Location
Burbank, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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MHX Digital Media, LLC
Games. Animation. Immersive.
Games. Animation. Immersive.
MHX Digital Media is a fully remote, full-service creative technology studio specializing in video games, immersive experiences, and animation for film, TV, and digital media...
Top Services:
VR/AR
Video Production
Software Development
Location
Sacramento, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
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Legal Animation
Courtroom Visuals For Any Case Type
Courtroom Visuals For Any Case Type
Engage, educate, and persuade with animated legal visuals that transform complex information into clear, courtroom-ready evidence helping support testimony and keep jurors focused. We develop litigation visuals such as forensic animations, courtroom graphics, 3D models, and medical animations, all based on...
Top Services:
Advertising
Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$1000/hr
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DigiTec Studio
Top Digital Marketing Agency In USA
Top Digital Marketing Agency In USA
DigiTec Studio Top digital marketing agency in USA offering SEO, web design, branding, and results-driven solutions. See how we can help your business grow...
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Creative Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Logo Design
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Location
Glendale, California
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
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5.0 5.0 (1)
Web Design Vibe
Make Your Idea The Talk Of The Web
Make Your Idea The Talk Of The Web
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...
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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
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Nexus Studios
Storytelling In Every Dimension
Storytelling In Every Dimension
Nexus Studios is a globally recognized creative studio specializing in film, animation, experience design, and immersive storytelling. The studio brings together directors, artists, technologists, producers, and designers to create award-winning work across entertainment, music, sports, and branded...
Top Services:
Video Production
Location
Santa Monica, California
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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4.8 4.8 (35)
Illumination Entertainment
Creating Joy And Discovery
Creating Joy And Discovery
Illumination is a leading animation studio founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, known for creating globally successful family entertainment franchises including Despicable Me, Minions, Sing, The Secret Life of Pets, The Grinch, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The studio has produced some of the...
Top Services:
Video Production
Location
Santa Monica, California
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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LOLA USA
Crazy Ambition Makes Serious Things Happen
Crazy Ambition Makes Serious Things Happen
LOLA is an independent creative agency with offices in Madrid, the United States, and Brazil, built on a foundation of world-class international talent and bold creative thinking. Guided by its philosophy, Crazy Ambition Makes Serious Impact, the agency develops culturally relevant campaigns, brand platforms...
Top Services:
Video Production
Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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LiveUP Media - Bay Area Video Production Company
The Boom Is Right Now
The Boom Is Right Now
Bay Area, San Francisco video production company creating 60-second animated company films and explainer videos for advanced manufacturing, defence, aerospace and deep tech startups...
Top Services:
Video Production
Advertising
Video Marketing
Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$450/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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5.0 5.0 (2)

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Best California Animation Companies

Better Outsourcing

Designed to SOLVX!

A Content Creation Agency Focused on Delivering Your Message as Enjoyably as Possible.

Create. Captivate. Communicate.

Achieving the Unachievable.

Your Startup's Design Department.

The only artist agency in the world.

TADAPIX AI STUDIO

Your Vision. Our Strategy. Real Results.

We Are Storytellers

A Leading Web Design & Development Agency

Local Stories, Global Reach.

Games. Animation. Immersive.

Courtroom Visuals For Any Case Type

Top Digital Marketing Agency In USA

Make Your Idea The Talk Of The Web

Storytelling In Every Dimension

Creating Joy And Discovery

Crazy Ambition Makes Serious Things Happen

The Boom Is Right Now

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