The 10 Best Animation Studios in Chicago - 2024 Reviews

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  • 5
    (2 reviews)

    Working with brands to create emotionally compelling campaigns, commercials & branded content.

    Ajax Creative is a dynamic and innovative commercial production company that creates visually stunning and emotionally compelling moving images. Rooted in the principles of boldness and bravery, Ajax Creative thrives on taking creative risks and pushing the boundaries of storytelling through film, commercials, and video content.
    7 works in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States (+6)
    From €5,000 for Animation
    Worked in Hospitals & Healthcare (+8)
    Speaks English, French
    11-50 members
  • (0 review)

    Design, develop, deliver.

    Top awarded
    In a landscape of rapidly shifting digital culture, we find opportunities in change . We strive to stay ahead so that our clients do, too. We design world-class digital experiences for some of the world’s biggest brands. With services including UX Research, UI & Creative Design, Bespoke Development, and Project Delivery, we combine insight, creativity, and technical expertise to deliver all-encompassing digital solutions. We believe in results. Our job is to ensure not only the success of your project but your continued success post-delivery. We work with you as partners in knowledge sharing and common goals, providing the resources, processes, tools, and mindset to achieve and exceed your expectations. We have a global team of dedicated specialists from a variety of backgrounds . Each member of our team brings a unique skill set to the table, allowing us to uncover opportunities through different lenses . Because a project is more than just a product – it’s the people behind it.
    3 works in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €10,000 for Animation
    Worked in Travel & Leisure (+4)
    Speaks English, Italian
    51-200 members
  • (0 review)

    At Vision One Agency, we believe one thing above all: Storytelling Matters.

    Award winning full service creative video agency that focuses on commercials, social videos, documentary, & short films.
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €3,000 for Animation
    Works in multiple industries
    Speaks English
    1-10 members
  • 5
    (9 reviews)

    Branding | Web Design | Web Development | UI/UX

    We turn your digital dreams into a reality. Our team of passionate professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional digital solutions that make your brand stand out from the crowd. At Valmax, we pride ourselves on delivering WOW-worthy experiences that leave a lasting impression on your customers. We provide end-to-end project management services to ensure your project is delivered on time and within budget. We are a global remote team originally from Ukraine and have an office in Switzerland. Why work with VALMAX? We are a business-oriented team that focuses on delivering quality and creative products that is delivered on time. We offer an organized design & development process that meets your needs. We are transparent in estimation and provide cost-effective solutions. We offer close cooperation where you get comfort, openness, and flexibility in the working process. Our services: Proof of Concept: Discovery and User Research Analytics & Optimisation: Research and UX audit UX/UI Design: Web & Mobile App Design Web Development: Custom and CMS Development Branding: Visual Brand Identity Our industry expertise spans the USA, UK, Europe, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, and includes but is not limited to Fintech, Web3/Blockchain, NFT, DeFi, SaaS, Gaming, Real Estate, and IT. Looking for a reliable partner to handle your digital needs? Look no further than Valmax Digital. Keywords that you can use to find us: User Interface, User Experience, Design Thinking, Interaction Design, Designer, UI, UX, Web Design, Mobile Design, Mock-up, Top, Best, Design Expert, App Design, Application design, platform design, Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator, Graphics, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Creative, Material Design, Guidelines, Android, iOS, Desktop, iPhone, Application, Usability, Website, Logo, Logotype, Responsive, Adaptive, Website Prototyping, Wireframe, Update, Solutions, Long term, Effective, Productive, Experienced, Job, SAAS, Hire, Team Leader, Testing, A/B Testing, Sketch, Advertising, Branding, Agency, Identity, Identity, Design Thinking, Management, Art Director, Head of Design, Search, Digital, Landing, Promo, Redesign, Developing, Creation, Page, Corporate, IT, Tech, Technology, WordPress, E-commerce, CMS, Laravel, PHP, Javascript, CSS, HTML, frontend, backend, Top-rated Agency, blockchain, crypto, fintech, finance, real estate.
    1 work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States (+1)
    Budget on request
    Worked in Household Products (+11)
    Speaks English, German(+2)
    11-50 members
  • Kindle has four primary areas of expertise that collaborate constantly: Live & Virtual Events, Learning Programs, Digital Solutions, Media & Campaigns. Each plays an essential role in our ability to create bold ideas for deeper, more meaningful engagement between you and your communities. We believe in calibrating our capabilities and expertise to best serve the needs of our clients. This means our interrelated practices are always evolving. Whether your project requires one or all four of our practice groups, you have access to an extremely powerful communications resource at your fingertips.
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Works in multiple industries
    Speaks English
    51-200 members
  • (0 review)
    Attack Studios specializes in exciting animation and motion design for broadcast, film, and digital.  We are business savvy content creators that love to collaborate with ambitious brands and agencies who seek creativity and innovation. We’ll turn your inspiration into a beautifully animated video that has a lasting impact.  We have a small pool of talent that we can access to staff up for bigger jobs, or specialty services like AR, VR, and 3D. We work with ad agencies, post-houses, and also work directly with clients and brands. Our industry focus is on action sports, combat sports, big pharma, tech startups and fortune 500.  
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €6,000 for Animation
    Works in multiple industries
    Speaks English
    1-10 members
  • (0 review)

    We bring brands to new heights.

    A branding agency for the digital age, Vis-à-vis Creative offers end-to-end brand building solutions, including naming, market strategy & support, social media, content creation, video, animation, mobile, SEO, websites, and online & offline advertising.
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Works in multiple industries
    Speaks English
    11-50 members
  • (0 review)

    The Landgraf Consulting Group is a uniquely qualified and assembled team industry production expert

    Landgraf Consulting Group, Inc.
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Works in multiple industries
    Speaks English
    1-10 members
  • (0 review)

    Collaborate And Create

    AnswersMedia is a fully integrated production studio specializing in creative content for broadcast and the web. As a visual communications company, our strongest partnerships are built upon our unique ability to combine film and video, design, animation and digital expertise all under one roof. Located in Chicago’s West Loop, we occupy 25,000 square feet with fully equipped stages, seven Avid editing suites, sound studio, control room and technical core complete with satellite and fiber connectivity. Our staff of filmmakers, motion graphics artists, seasoned editors and producers allows you to take advantage of a wide range of creative services and solutions for any media platform. Let us help you craft the stories and messages that connect your brand to its audience.
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Works in multiple industries
    Speaks English
    51-200 members
  • (0 review)

    Anything is possible.

    Creative Retouching. 3D/CGI. Animation. Guitars. Rock.
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Worked in Clothing & Accessories (+4)
    Speaks English
    11-50 members
  • (0 review)

    Let's make a video

    We build handcrafted animated explainer videos that explain your company in 60 seconds. Our 200+ happy clients include Netflix, Dropbox, BCBS, and more.
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Worked in Consumer Electronics
    Speaks English
    1-10 members
  • (0 review)

    Marketing & design agency.

    Turning Strategy into Opportunity - TSO Creative is an independently-owned boutique marketing and design studio that specializes in marketing for small business. Whether you are a physician who wants to build your practice, or a start-up ready to take your website to the next level – we love creating custom marketing materials to help you achieve your business goals. Our services include: Marketing Plans, Competitive & Industry Research, Focus Groups & Primary Patient/Customer Research, Branding & Guidelines, Creative Design for Marketing Collateral, Point of Sale, Infographics, Patient Takeaways, Company Brochures, Business Cards, Website Design and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Works in multiple industries
    Speaks English
    1-10 members
  • (0 review)

    Your Nonprofit Media Solution. We bring awareness to your nonprofit organization

    Hype Media is a dynamic video production company which specializes in promoting non profit and corporate organizations through video. Locate in Chicago, IL
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Worked in Banking & Financials
    Speaks English
    1-10 members
  • (0 review)

    Advertising Services Chicago, Illinois

     
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Works in multiple industries
    Speaks English
    11-50 members
  • (0 review)

    You've got a message - We make it stick

    The MarComm Store offers a unique suite of training, communications and marketing products and services designed to give our client companies an edge in the marketplace. These include e-learning solutions, audio, video, graphic design and web design. Also included are customized incentive programs designed to boost sales.
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Works in multiple industries
    Speaks English
    11-50 members
  • (0 review)

    If you’ve got a story to tell, product to launch, or image to build, let us help bring your vision to life!

    The Puma Productions, Chicago. 1 024 J’aime · 1 en parlent. We are a creative company offering a wide range of content marketing and video services. For...
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Worked in Banking & Financials
    Speaks English
    1-10 members
  • (0 review)

    Staffing, models, Brand Ambassadors, Brand Apprentice, Host, EMcee's, Actors, Talent

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    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Works in multiple industries
    Speaks English
    1-10 members
  • (0 review)

    See3 is the digital agency for do-gooders.

    See3 is a digital strategy consulting agency that helps nonprofits unleash the power of storytelling to change the world. We strengthen organizations with digital strategies that bust silos, maximize efficiencies and end the reliance on short-term tactical thinking. And we make our digital strategies real by building websites, producing videos and creating digital tools that carry stories and move people to action. Like our clients from the worlds of nonprofits and social good, we are guided by our core values: - Do good - Create impact for what we believe in - Always work with collaboration, candor, and respect - Strive for creativity and quality - Live and work with optimism - Oh, and have fun! Since 2005, we've helped hundreds of different nonprofits and social causes improve their digital communications strategies, better connect with constituents, and magnify their impact.
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Works in multiple industries
    Speaks English
    11-50 members
  • (0 review)

    Liz Laine Reps specializes in the representation of animation companies and their directors.

    All Things Animation. A full-scale rep house, specializing in the representation of animation production companies and their directors. 2013 Liz Laine Reps. All rights reserved.
    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Works in multiple industries
    Speaks English
    1-10 members
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    Looking for work in Animation
    Located in Chicago, United States
    From €1,000 for Animation
    Worked in Consumer Electronics (+3)
    Speaks English
    51-200 members
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Frequently Asked Questions.


Some animation studios in Chicago may specialize in specific types of animation such as 2D animation, 3D animation, or motion graphics, while others may offer services to businesses across various industries including entertainment, advertising, education, healthcare, or gaming.



Yes, many animation studios in Chicago have experience working on both short-form projects such as commercials, explainer videos, and social media content, as well as long-form projects such as animated series, feature films, and documentaries.



Yes, most animation studios in Chicago offer pre-production services including storyboarding, concept art, character design, and environment design to help clients visualize their ideas and concepts before moving into the production phase.



Yes, many animation studios in Chicago offer full-service animation production including sound design, voiceover recording, music composition, and audio post-production to deliver a complete and polished final product.



Animation studios in Chicago typically follow a structured process for client projects which may include initial consultation and project briefing, concept development and visualization, production planning and scheduling, animation production, client feedback and revisions, and final delivery of the project.



Animation studios in Chicago use a variety of software and tools for animation production including Autodesk Maya, Blender, Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, Cinema 4D, and various plugins and third-party software for specific effects or techniques.



The duration of a project with an animation studio in Chicago can vary widely depending on factors such as the complexity of the project, the length of the animation, the level of detail required, and client feedback and revisions. Some projects may be completed within a few weeks or months, while others may take longer for larger or more complex animations.



The benefits of hiring an animation studio in Chicago include access to expertise and resources, high-quality animation production, professional project management and client communication, creative collaboration and problem-solving, and ultimately, delivering engaging and impactful animated content that meets the client's objectives.