6 Motion Graphics Agencies to Know in 2026

Motion graphics, 2D animation, and explainer video are used interchangeably. They shouldn't. Each is a different product. Different pricing. Different timelines. A different kind of studio behind each one.

Motion graphics is design in motion. Logo animations. Brand systems. UI micro-interactions. Data visualization that moves. 2D animation is character-and-story work. Explainer video is marketing-asset production. The best motion graphics studios specialize in the first and only dabble in the other two.

Here are six motion graphics agencies worth your shortlist. For the broader framework, how to choose a design agency covers shortlisting and red flags.

Flagship and Global-Icon Tier

Porto Rocha (New York, $70K to $100K). FDA Global Icon. Motion graphics alongside branding, print, and ads. Ranked No. 2 in the United States by D&AD. Yellow Pencil for Nike Run work, recognized by The One Show and Tokyo TDC. Clients: Netflix, Nike, MSCHF, Twitch, MoonPay, Uniqlo, Google. The right fit when motion is part of a flagship brand system, not a standalone deliverable.

Buck (Los Angeles HQ, with offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, Sydney). Founded in 2004. Offices on five continents. Clients include Apple, Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Airbnb, Adobe, Microsoft, Tinder, and IBM. Cannes Lions Gold and D&AD Pencils for Apple's "Share Your Gifts." Emmy for Outstanding Motion Design. Not on FDA. Pricing isn't published; request a scoped quote.

Heyo (Monument, Colorado, $70K to $100K). FDA Global Icon. Motion graphics alongside product design, 3D, 2D animation, and branding. Clients: Adobe, Figma, Merck, Discord, Meta, Safepal, Keycare, Peacock. Fits product and SaaS brands that need motion integrated with product design under one roof.

Major-Brand Specialists

Grand Army (Brooklyn, $100K+). Motion graphics, branding, print, packaging, and web. Clients: Sweetgreen, KITH, Justin Timberlake, Adidas, A24 Films, NPR, SeatGeek, Converse, Anonymous Content. Strong fit when motion work has to coordinate with a broader brand launch across packaging and print.

Mid-Market

Monopo London (London, $20K to $40K). Motion graphics alongside web, branding, packaging, and print. Clients: Barbour, Kodama Capital, Yonex All England, Ghost Messaging, Hotel Onitsuka Tiger. Right fit for lifestyle, hospitality, and heritage brands that want motion work with a European sensibility.

Accessible

Fullsend Solutions (Santa Monica, $10K to $20K). FDA Top Agency. Motion graphics plus branding, 3D, product video, UI/UX, and web. Clients: LocketWidget, Stripe, CommonStock, Hopper, Givinga, PirateWires, Recover. Fits early-stage product companies that need motion work without a flagship budget.

How to Shortlist

Match the tier to the project. Then stop.

Flagship brand-system motion goes to Buck, Porto Rocha, or Heyo. Major-brand campaign motion goes to Grand Army. Lifestyle and heritage brands go to Monopo London. Early-stage product motion goes to Fullsend.

Then ask three questions on every call.

What percentage of past work is motion graphics specifically, versus 2D animation or explainer video? A studio that ships mostly cartoon explainer work will quote fast but miss on brand motion.

Who is on the project day-to-day. Senior pitch, junior delivery is the common pattern.

What the revision scope looks like. Motion revisions are expensive. Two rounds with tight scope is a different offer than "unlimited" at the same headline price.

What Motion Graphics Work Costs

Pricing moves with scope and finish quality. $10,000 to $20,000 at Fullsend covers a tight-scope motion deliverable with limited revisions. $20,000 to $40,000 at Monopo covers mid-market motion plus brand surface work. $70,000 to $100,000 at Porto Rocha or Heyo covers flagship motion inside a larger brand or product engagement. $100,000+ at Grand Army and Buck covers multi-format motion campaigns at national or international scale.

For the broader market picture, design pricing in 2026 covers what the Fast Company and AIGA report changed about benchmarking.

Where to Find More Motion Studios

Find Design Agency's motion graphics directory lists vetted studios across tiers. For adjacent disciplines, 2D animation services and 3D animation services each cover their own category. For video-first production work, product video production covers the live-action-and-CG hybrid tier.

Running a motion graphics studio? Get listed on Find Design Agency. Reviewed on portfolio quality and outcomes, not paid placement.

Quick Answers

What's the difference between motion graphics and 2D animation? Motion graphics is design in motion: logos, UI, data, brand systems. 2D animation is character-and-story work. The best studios specialize in one or the other.

How much should I budget for motion graphics? $10K to $20K at accessible studios for tight-scope deliverables. $20K to $40K at mid-market. $70K to $100K at Global Icon studios when motion sits inside a larger brand engagement. $100K+ at flagship tier.

Which motion graphics studio has the biggest client roster? Buck. Apple, Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Airbnb, Microsoft, IBM. Not on FDA. Pricing isn't published.