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Animators near San Francisco, CA

Animators in San Francisco, CA create motion and character work for local studios and tech clients, while they handle file-format juggling, manage render queues, and coordinate review rounds. Hiring them can help simplify scheduling and reduce the back-and-forth of edits.

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RT Graphix I Logo, illustration. TOP PRO

RT Graphix I Logo, illustration. TOP PRO

Great 4.7

(856)

Great 4.7

(856)

Animation

1071 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

1071 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

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Bryan p. says, "I got my work done before the deadline, and the quality of work was outstanding. I would definitely recommend him if anyone needs logos done, or any other graphic design work."See more

Bryan p. says, "I got my work done before the deadline, and the quality of work was outstanding. I would definitely recommend him if anyone needs logos done, or any other graphic design work."

Exceptional 5.0

(17)

Exceptional 5.0

(17)

Animation

18 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

18 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

Robert L. says, "We will definitely look to Tyler again for future work and highly recommend his services."See more

Robert L. says, "We will definitely look to Tyler again for future work and highly recommend his services."

Suzanne Pell Enterprises

Suzanne Pell Enterprises

Exceptional 5.0

(35)

Exceptional 5.0

(35)

Illustrating

33 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

33 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

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Kiwana W. says, "Suzanne is easy to work with. She's professional, creative, and responsive. She made changes per my request without hassle. She made great recommendations. Suzanne is very helpful! I plan to complete future projects utilizing her creative services. My book covers turned out wonderful."See more

Kiwana W. says, "Suzanne is easy to work with. She's professional, creative, and responsive. She made changes per my request without hassle. She made great recommendations. Suzanne is very helpful! I plan to complete future projects utilizing her creative services. My book covers turned out wonderful."

US Illustrations - Children's Books

US Illustrations - Children's Books

Excellent 4.9

(59)

Excellent 4.9

(59)

Illustrating

38 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

38 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

Michael A. says, "Karine is a talented and visionary illustrator who brought my book " TheJoyful Sunshine" to life with her stunning artwork. Her unique style and attention to detail captured the essence of my story, and the illustrations exceeded my expectations in every way. Karine was a pleasure working with from the initial concept to the final project. The illustrations are breathtaking, vibrant, imaginative, and full of depth and emotion. Karine has a rare gift for capturing the heart and soul of a story and has elevated my project to a whole new level. I highly recommend Karine of US Illustrations to anyone seeking an exceptional illustrator who can bring their vision to life. She's a true artist and a joy to work with. Five stars and beyond! Michael G"See more

Michael A. says, "Karine is a talented and visionary illustrator who brought my book " TheJoyful Sunshine" to life with her stunning artwork. Her unique style and attention to detail captured the essence of my story, and the illustrations exceeded my expectations in every way. Karine was a pleasure working with from the initial concept to the final project. The illustrations are breathtaking, vibrant, imaginative, and full of depth and emotion. Karine has a rare gift for capturing the heart and soul of a story and has elevated my project to a whole new level. I highly recommend Karine of US Illustrations to anyone seeking an exceptional illustrator who can bring their vision to life. She's a true artist and a joy to work with. Five stars and beyond! Michael G"

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Animation

Serves San Francisco, CA

Serves San Francisco, CA

Commercial Design, Permitting & High-End Visualization | Tampa For over a decade, JL Studio has helped developers, builders, and business leaders move projects from concept to completion. We combine technical architectural precision with investor-grade visualization to ensure your project gets funded, permitted, and built. Our Focus in the Tampa Market: We specialize in high-stakes commercial and residential developments where design quality and speed to market are critical. Whether navigating zoning for a waterfront development or creating marketing assets for a retail build, our team acts as a strategic partner. What We Deliver: Commercial Design & Permitting: Full-service architectural design for Office, Retail, Industrial, and Mixed-Use projects. We handle technical details to minimize city comments and streamline the approval process. Capital-Raising Visualization: We produce photorealistic 3D renderings, Virtual Tours, and Cinematic Animations designed specifically to secure investor funding and pre-lease properties. Construction Logistics: For General Contractors, we develop 4D phasing animations to demonstrate site logistics and win competitive bids. From custom builds in Hyde Park to commercial developments in Westshore and Davis Islands, we provide the technical expertise and visual tools necessary to maximize your project’s potential. Core Services: • Commercial Building Design & Site Planning • City Permitting & Code Compliance • 3D Architectural Renderings (Exterior/Interior) • Virtual Tours & Leasing Marketing Kits • 4D Construction Phasing AnimationsSee more

Commercial Design, Permitting & High-End Visualization | Tampa For over a decade, JL Studio has helped developers, builders, and business leaders move projects from concept to completion. We combine technical architectural precision with investor-grade visualization to ensure your project gets funded, permitted, and built. Our Focus in the Tampa Market: We specialize in high-stakes commercial and residential developments where design quality and speed to market are critical. Whether navigating zoning for a waterfront development or creating marketing assets for a retail build, our team acts as a strategic partner. What We Deliver: Commercial Design & Permitting: Full-service architectural design for Office, Retail, Industrial, and Mixed-Use projects. We handle technical details to minimize city comments and streamline the approval process. Capital-Raising Visualization: We produce photorealistic 3D renderings, Virtual Tours, and Cinematic Animations designed specifically to secure investor funding and pre-lease properties. Construction Logistics: For General Contractors, we develop 4D phasing animations to demonstrate site logistics and win competitive bids. From custom builds in Hyde Park to commercial developments in Westshore and Davis Islands, we provide the technical expertise and visual tools necessary to maximize your project’s potential. Core Services: • Commercial Building Design & Site Planning • City Permitting & Code Compliance • 3D Architectural Renderings (Exterior/Interior) • Virtual Tours & Leasing Marketing Kits • 4D Construction Phasing Animations

Great 4.7

(18)

Great 4.7

(18)

Animation

26 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

26 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

Stephanie P. says, "I highly recommend AmanraSoft to anyone looking for reliable and creative animation services."See more

Stephanie P. says, "I highly recommend AmanraSoft to anyone looking for reliable and creative animation services."

Excellent 4.9

(70)

Excellent 4.9

(70)

Illustrating

103 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

103 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

Nina B. says, "Very nice, relatable and professional."See more

Nina B. says, "Very nice, relatable and professional."

Exceptional 5.0

(9)

Exceptional 5.0

(9)

Animation

12 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

12 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

Starry K. says, "He has delivered amazing animations for our Youtube channel StarryNetwork, and it is always a pleasure doing business with him."See more

Starry K. says, "He has delivered amazing animations for our Youtube channel StarryNetwork, and it is always a pleasure doing business with him."

5.0

(4)

5.0

(4)

Illustrating

8 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

8 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

Terri H. says, "Very happy with Sue's artwork and her overall professionalism."See more

Terri H. says, "Very happy with Sue's artwork and her overall professionalism."

Self Books Publisher

Self Books Publisher

3.7

(3)

3.7

(3)

Illustrating

10 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

10 hires on Thumbtack
Serves San Francisco, CA

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Laura H. says, "My eBook proofreading and editing was also a pleasurable experience. They improved the readability and run smooth without changing my style. What came out was a professional, polished book that I’m proud to publish."See more

Laura H. says, "My eBook proofreading and editing was also a pleasurable experience. They improved the readability and run smooth without changing my style. What came out was a professional, polished book that I’m proud to publish."

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Reviews for San Francisco animators on Thumbtack

From Thumbtack Customer

DBowker Motion Graphics and Video

DBowker Motion Graphics and Video

Outstanding animator. Created a realistic ship for our sci fi film.

From Thumbtack Customer

Studio Madnis, LLC

Studio Madnis, LLC

We had an absolutely incredible experience working with Roberto at Studio Madnis. He was extremely responsive and communicative, and he grasped the goal and vision for our animation project perfectly. Additionally, he completed our project with impressive timeliness and efficiency, and incorporated our feedback very well into the final product. We highly recommend working with him, and will definitely be returning for any future animation needs!

From Diane P.

Outcasted Creations llc

Outcasted Creations llc

If you’re looking for an illustrator, hire Julia. JUST DO IT. I was in search of someone who could help me recreate a concept I found online, but with some personalized touches. I wanted to draw a few of my friends as cartoons for a birthday project. I’m so glad I found Julia. She was professional, highly responsive, and is an artist with a wide range of styles. Most of the work displayed in her reviews lean towards realism, so I was a bit skeptical about my animated piece. However, I was blown away with the end result! She took a live photo I sent and drew my friends in cartoon form perfectly. I ended up making t-shirts for the 3 birthday boys and stickers for our guests--both were a hit! Many also commented on how well she captured their features in her drawing, so we knew exactly who each character was. Seriously cannot recommend Julia enough and look forward to working with her on future projects. Pro-tip: If you have a really busy schedule or are not able to be consistent with texts, I’d recommend scheduling time with Julia to go over your timeline and expectations upfront, since she also often draws late at night. She’s super friendly, responsive and helpful!

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