Top Motion Graphics Studios in the United States
From Hollywood’s production ecosystem to New York’s advertising scene and Austin’s startup energy, the United States is a global hub for motion design. U.S. studios excel in animated video production, 2D animation, and explainer video production — helping brands clarify complex ideas and drive measurable outcomes.
On Clutch, you can browse verified motion graphics companies, read client reviews, and compare portfolios by style, sector, and budget. Our research process evaluates service focus, case studies, client feedback, and market presence, so you can confidently shortlist partners for trailers, product demos, social ads, or enterprise training. Use filters for location, hourly rate, and industry to zero in on teams with the right creative approach and production muscle. Explore:
• Motion Graphics Studios in Los Angeles
• Motion Graphics Studios in New York
• Motion Graphics Studios in Chicago
• U.S. Motion Graphics Studios for Advertising and Marketing
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See all 16 projectsPerfect Form is a multimedia production company specializing in motion graphics, video editing, and animation. The company consistently receives high praise for its professionalism, creativity, and project management, delivering on time and within budget. Approximately 90% of reviews commend Brad, the founder, for his responsive communication and collaboration. Clients consistently highlight the exceptional quality and impact of Perfect Form's work on their projects.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Little Rock, AR
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MHP/Team SI is a Little Rock, Arkansas-based Digital Strategy company. Founded in 1972, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Hammer + Nail Studio is a video production company. Founded in 2014, their team provides Video Production and Web Design.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Maywood, CA
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Friend of a Friend Collective, an Event Marketing company, was founded in 2022. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sioux Falls, SD
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Launched in 2010, Nu Digital Marketing Agency is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Maplewood, MO
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OBATA is a Maplewood, Missouri-based branding firm. They focus on Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burlington, NC
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All Pro Media is a video production company. The small Burlington, North Carolina-based team focuses on Video Production and Advertising. The agency was launched in 1990.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSanta Rosa, CA
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See all 1 projectsVideo Spark Productions is a video production company specializing in videography, video editing, and film production. The reviews highlight their exceptional multimedia production capabilities, with 100% of feedback praising their technical and imaginative video creation. Clients appreciate their script development support and commend their flexible, responsive, and perfectionist approach, resulting in polished final products that effectively drive business results.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Olympia, WA
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See all 2 projectsFlowstate Creatives is a marketing and web development company praised for its ability to tailor services to small businesses, such as search engine marketing and website redesign. Reviews indicate a 100% satisfaction rate, with clients highlighting the team's creativity, responsiveness, and ability to understand and meet specific needs. Notably, 50% of reviewers commend their listening skills and ability to translate client visions into reality.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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TRAIN918 is a video production agency based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their services include Video Production.
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Alma Films is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based video production agency. They provide Video Production and were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Livermore, CA
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Advance Creative is a video production agency. Headquartered in Livermore, California, the company was established in 2017. Their team focuses on Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Topeka, KS
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Gizmo Pictures is a video production agency. The team specializes in Video Production and Advertising and is headquartered in Topeka, Kansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Email Marketing company Consonant Custom Media is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. The team offers Email Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Oxenfree Film & Motion, a video production company, is based in Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida. They specialize in Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Cantaloupe tv is a video production company located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Launched in 2005, the team offers Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Johnson City, TN
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Net360, a branding company, is headquartered in Johnson City, Tennessee and Kingsport, Tennessee. Founded in 1997, the team offers Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Eden Prairie, MN
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Tilt Motion, a video production company, was founded in 2011. The team specializes in Video Production and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Blueprint NYC, a Corporate Training & Coaching company, was launched in 2012. The team specializes in Corporate Training & Coaching and Video Production and is based in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Red Thread Productions is a branding firm established in 2000. Headquartered in New York, New York, the team offers Branding and Video Production.
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Story Real Studio is a video production company. The team focuses on Video Production and Broadcast Video, and the company is located in Hartford, Connecticut and New Haven, Connecticut.
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Video production agency G-Force Productions is headquartered in Juneau, Alaska. Their services include Video Production.
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Frostline Studios is a video production agency. Located in Anchorage, Alaska, the team focuses on Video Production.
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Advertising company Animaxia is located in Oak Brook, Illinois and Oak Brook, Illinois. Founded in 2014, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Barboursville, VA
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See all 4 projectsButter Studios is a Video Production company specializing in corporate video production, video editing, and custom animations. They consistently receive high praise for their speed and quality of execution, with 100% of reviewers expressing satisfaction. Clients commend them for their creativity, responsiveness, and ability to deliver high-quality videos on time, often exceeding expectations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSacramento, CA
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See all 1 projectsRADUCHITS is a multimedia production company specializing in 3D models and animations. Their reviews highlight a commitment to high-quality work and a collaborative process, with 100% of reviewers praising their responsiveness and ability to exceed expectations. The company is noted for its excellent project management and staying within budget.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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See all 1 projectsParamount Web Studios is recognized for providing comprehensive web design and ecommerce development services, including website design, responsive development, and SEO optimization. Client reviews highlight their exceptional ability to meet tight deadlines, enhance user engagement, and boost conversion rates, although there is a suggestion for more frequent communication updates throughout the project.
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Human is an Advertising company. They are located in Boulder, Colorado and Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on Advertising and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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Content Marketing company Flex Media is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Rafael, CA
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Belmondo Studios is a small San Rafael, California-based UX design company. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Video Production.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Knoxville, TN
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Launched in 1983, Asen Marketing and Advertising is a Digital Strategy company. The agency offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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Advertising company The Dalton Agency was established in 1989. The team specializes in Advertising and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Business Consulting company TopView0 specializes in Business Consulting and Branding. They are located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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$250,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, INSPIRADO is a Broadcast Video company. Their services include Broadcast Video and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Green Bay, WI
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Made Ya Look Inc is a Green Bay, Wisconsin-based video production company. They specialize in Video Production and were established in 1989.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Cruz, CA
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See all 6 projectsRail Digital - Out of Business was a multimedia production company specializing in video production, including motion graphics, videography, and video editing. Reviews highlight exceptional project management and creative execution, with 100% positive feedback on their ability to capture client vision and deliver quality results. Approximately 60% of reviewers praised their professionalism and attention to detail, often exceeding expectations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Montclair, VA
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Owl Light Media is a graphic design company in Montclair, Virginia. Their services include Graphic Design and Product Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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In New York, New York, LNC Productions is a video production company. They provide Video Production and Advertising.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Waxahachie, TX
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Small AR/VR development company Four Story Creative, is located in Waxahachie, Texas. The team provides AR/VR development and Video Production.
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Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Shinebox is an Advertising company. Established in 2010, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Small AR/VR development company Element X / Post Asylum, is based in Dallas, Texas. The team focuses on AR/VR development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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See all 1 projectsClixtalk specializes in creating and hosting websites, demonstrated through their successful development of a portfolio website for a professional artist. Clients highlight Clixtalk's personable and professional service, effective communication, and alignment with client needs as key strengths, with no noted areas for improvement, suggesting high satisfaction with their offerings.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Small video production agency Lion Imagery LLC, is located in Atlanta, Georgia and Atlanta, Georgia. The team offers Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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Cleveland Video Production Company is a Cleveland, Ohio-based video production company and Corporate Photography company. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Alto, NM
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Small video production company and Corporate Photography company Best Film & Video Inc., is headquartered in Alto, New Mexico. The team focuses on Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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ELearning Design Center is an AR/VR development company. They provide AR/VR development and Artificial Intelligence and are located in South Lyon, Michigan.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Revcarto is a PPC agency based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 2019, the team provides Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dayton, OH
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Ruef Creative is a branding agency. Based in Dayton, Ohio, the agency focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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Flevio is a social media marketing firm in Boston, Massachusetts and Red Hill, Australia. Established in 2015, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toledo, OH
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Launched in 1965, Hart Associates is a midsize Marketing Strategy company located in Toledo, Ohio and Grandview Heights, Ohio. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Diamond Bar, CA
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Video production company BlueFlag Animations is in London, England and Diamond Bar, California. The team offers Video Production and Web Development.
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List of the Top 15 United States Motion Graphics Companies
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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38.3/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Costa Mesa, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Encinitas, CA
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36.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bethesda, MD
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chantilly, VA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ardmore, PA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Columbia, MD
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Inglewood, CA
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Memphis, TN
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Norcross, GA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Rochester, MN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Wheaton, IL
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U.S. Motion Graphics FAQs
Pricing varies because of factors like studio seniority, timeline, and style. Based on Clutch’s recent pricing data, typical benchmarks include:
- Hourly rates: $100 – $200+ for experienced U.S. teams
- 60–90 second 2D explainer: $7,500 – $25,000+
- Mixed 2D/3D product video: $20,000 – $60,000+
- Broadcast-level titles/brand films: $35,000 – $100,000+
- Ongoing social motion packages: $5,000 – $15,000+ per month
Expect higher pricing for complex character animation, original illustration, 3D simulations, or accelerated delivery.
U.S.-based motion graphics studios operate at the intersection of advertising, film/TV, tech, and gaming — industries that demand high production value and fast turnarounds. Hiring domestically gives you easier collaboration across U.S. time zones, access to in-person shoots or VO sessions, and familiarity with broadcast standards, accessibility requirements, and platform specs for networks and streamers.
You’ll also find deep specialization: from fintech explainers and SaaS product demos to premium title sequences, social motion design, and integrated 2D/3D pipelines. That breadth lets you match a studio’s reel to your brand’s voice and campaign goals.
U.S.-based motion graphics studios support a wide range of sectors, ranging from:
- Technology and SaaS – product walkthroughs, launch reels, UI/UX motion
- Entertainment and streaming – promos, title sequences, interstitials
- Healthcare and biotech – clinical explainers, medical visualization
- Finance and fintech – compliance-ready explainers, brand films
- E-commerce and retail – shoppable video, paid social creative
- Education and nonprofits – learning modules, awareness campaigns
- Manufacturing and aerospace – 3D product/process animation
Prepare a set of criteria to guide your search based on your project’s specific requirements and objectives. Then, explore Clutch’s directories and assess your options on:
- Portfolio match – Look for projects similar in tone, complexity, and industry. Note whether the work is 2D, 3D, cel animation, or motion design — and if that aligns with your brief.
- Process clarity – Ask about strategy, scripting, storyboards, style frames, animation, sound design, revisions, and QC.
- Team and tools – Confirm in-house vs. networked talent, AE/C4D/Blender pipelines, color management, and audio standards.
- Rights and delivery – Clarify usage rights, raw/source files, fonts, music licenses, and long-term storage.
- Results – Request metrics from past campaigns and client references.
Compare at least three proposals on scope, timeline, deliverables, and usage terms — not just price.
- Vague scopes or “unlimited revisions” with no milestones
- No discussion of usage rights, licensing, or source files
- Overpromising timelines for complex 3D or character work
- Thin case studies, few client reviews, or generic reels
- No accessibility plan (captions, contrast, readability)
- Bait-and-switch staffing or unclear producer/PM ownership
- Poor discovery — they skip goals, audience, and distribution plan
It’s important to avoid these red flags to prevent unnecessary headaches, costly delays, and constant revisions. Be critical when assessing potential partners for your project.