BIRD, a full-service, strategic branding agency based in Hollywood, has announced the launch of a full service Motion Graphics Department. BIRD co-founders Tabitha De La Torre, President, and Peter King Robbins, Chief Creative Officer, made the announcement.

BIRD's new Motion Graphics department will be headed by Darrin Isono, who most recently was Senior Designer at Zoic Studios. Regarding their new company unit and the hire of Isono, Robbins said, "Motion design is something we've done in cooperation with partner companies for years. We're excited now to bring this service in house with our new Motion Department. Darrin is a gifted and award-winning motion graphics designer and artist, with expertise in working with both corporate and entertainment industry clients. He's a terrific addition to the BIRD team!"

LA based Buster Design, an award-winning motion graphics and broadcast design studio, has announced the promotion of Hema Mulchandani to Vice President, Design. In her new post, Mulchandani will oversee production of broadcast, branding and advertising projects, lead the robust Buster design team, and develop new business relationships for Buster in broadcast, consumer brand advertising, and gaming.