Best California Animation Companies

71 Companies - Rankings updated: August 23, 2026

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  • Artisan Talent

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • AlchemyLeads SEO

    Good SEO® Starts Here.

    Good SEO® Starts Here.

    AlchemyLeads (Los Angele, CA & Denver, CO) is a boutique SEO & digital marketing agency founded in 2017. They help e-commerce, B2B, and industrial brands grow organic traffic and revenue. Their senior-level team provides SEO, digital PR, content marketing, PPC, social media, web dev & link-building...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Calabasas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $117/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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  • Clay

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    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's in-house content studio handles photo and video production alongside art direction, animation, and 3D for Fortune 500 clients including Amazon, Sony, and Slack. The agency embeds content creation within its design process, ensuring video assets align directly with brand identity and UX work...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (37)
    4.8 4.8 (21)

  • BuzzFlick

    Your Ultimate Video Animation Agency for Every Requirement.

    Your Ultimate Video Animation Agency for Every Requirement.

    A Marcom Platinum Award winner for digital video creation, BuzzFlick is a video production company specializing in animated explainer videos while also covering 2D, 3D, motion graphics, whiteboard, corporate, SaaS, medical, and training formats. Studios span 9 US cities and Dubai, with 100+ brands served...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    48 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (22)
    4.7 4.7 (19)

  • RNO1

    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 produces brand films, product demos, explainer videos, social content, and event coverage as part of a full creative service that includes motion graphics, illustration, photography, and 3D visualization. The agency has delivered $10 billion in client market growth since 2010...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (13)

  • Design In DC

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    A Digital Agency For The Future

    A Digital Agency For The Future

    Design In DC is a video production company catering to government agencies, nonprofits, tech companies, and real estate firms. Its DC-based crew handles corporate, explainer, testimonial, event, drone, social media, training, and recruiting video formats, with scriptwriting and post-production included...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
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    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
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    4.8 4.8 (10)
    5.0 5.0 (47)

  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • 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)

  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • 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 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...

    Top Services:

    • 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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  • Design Force

    Your Tailored Design Subscription Partner

    Your Tailored Design Subscription Partner

    Design Force offers scalable, top-quality, and fast-turnaround digital design solutions for teams of all sizes. As a dedicated service, they onboard a limited group of new clients each month, ensuring personalized attention and tailored solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (18)

  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • 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)

  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • 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)

  • Graphic Designers Group

    We Handle Aspects of Creative Design Professionally!

    We Handle Aspects of Creative Design Professionally!

    Explore top-notch graphic design solutions for your business needs with Graphic Designers Group. Our team of skilled graphic designers, equipped with artistic brilliance, crafts masterpieces in logos, business cards, branding, visual identity, t-shirts, letterhead, packaging, labels, and complete branding...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
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  • Prolific Studio

    Animating Your Brand's Vision, Capturing Your Audience's Imagination.

    Animating Your Brand's Vision, Capturing Your Audience's Imagination.

    Prolific Studio specializes in 2D, 3D, medical, game, cel, legal graphics, and live action formats. The video production agency has received the 2025 AVA Digital Gold Award for Premier Excellence in Animation alongside NYX and Vision Systems Best Animation Studio honors...

    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
    18 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (9)
    4.9 4.9 (29)

  • Visual Design

    Impeccable Designs. Flawless Services. And an Agency That You Can Trust.

    Impeccable Designs. Flawless Services. And an Agency That You Can Trust.

    Visual Design Inc is the leading Digital Agency that provides customized and tailor-made solutions to our clients. We do it all from Logo,Web Development,E-Commerce,SEO to Video Animation and Mobile App to Branding! Despite the high level of our professional services, we charge extremely competitive...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (1)
    2.9 2.9 (7)

  • Brafton

    Connecting Brands With Decision-Makers

    Connecting Brands With Decision-Makers

    Brafton's LinkedIn Marketing Mastery We 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...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    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
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    4.5 4.5 (22)

  • 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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  • 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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  • Grazitti Interactive

    Marketing For Digital Natives

    Marketing For Digital Natives

    Grazitti Interactive, a global leader in digital innovation, offering AI-driven solutions to drive customer success. We specialize in Salesforce, marketing automation, analytics, and more, partnering with industry giants to deliver results-oriented solutions for clients...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Mountain View, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (5)
    4.3 4.3 (387)

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