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Who we are
Hornet is a creative agency and production studio with over 20 years of experience bringing bold ideas to life through animation, motion design, and live action. Blending strategic insight with artistic excellence, we craft award-winning work that transforms ambitious ideas into impactful, visually striking stories.
With the agility of a boutique studio and the depth of a world-class agency, our curated team of diverse talent is united by a passion for storytelling, innovation, and shaping culture through creativity.
Our Culture & Values
At Hornet, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We foster an environment where creativity thrives, collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. Our commitment to inclusivity and continuous growth ensures that each team member feels empowered to contribute their unique perspective.
Life at Hornet
Working at Hornet means being part of a dynamic and supportive community. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility, allowing creative minds to flourish both remotely and in our beautiful Soho office.
We’re invested in the health and happiness of our people:
• Generous time off, flex days and company-wide holidays
• Hybrid work options for better balance and flexibility
• 401(k) plan with competitive matching
• Pathways for professional growth and advancement
• Health coverage for you, your family — and even your pets
• Mental wellness and physical wellbeing support
• Paid parental leave to support growing families
• Commuter benefits
• Memorable offsite retreats and team experiences
• Workshops, stipends, and resources for ongoing growth
Join Our Team.
We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team in various departments, including:
• Animation & Motion Design
• Live Action Production
• Creative Direction
• Brand Strategy
• Copywriting & Content
• Project Management
• Business Development
• Operations & Support
Whether you're an experienced professional or an emerging talent, Hornet offers opportunities to grow and make an impact.
Apply for General Opportunities
Even if you don’t see a current opening that fits your skillset, we’re always eager to connect with passionate, curious, and collaborative people who are excited by great storytelling and bold ideas. If you’re interested in future opportunities at Hornet, we’d love to hear from you.
Drop us your info, reel, or portfolio and stay in touch for future projects.
Who We Are
Hornet is a creative agency and production studio dedicated to building brands that inspire and resonate. For over 20 years, Hornet has been a beacon of imaginative storytelling, driving creative excellence in motion design, animation, and live action. We take pride in a curated diversity of talent, delivering groundbreaking work that transforms ambitious ideas into impactful stories and striking visual experiences. Combining strategic insight, design excellence, and production mastery, we craft award-winning work across animation, mixed media, and live action.
From bold brand identities to unforgettable content, Hornet delivers with the agility of a boutique studio and the depth of a world-class agency. Our mission reflects an enduring passion for storytelling and the magic found in creativity, shaping culture and elevating brands through innovation and collaboration.
Who You Are
Hornet is seeking a Lead Compositor to join the team. Lead Compositors play a crucial role in enhancing and realizing design and story. They are tasked with using their own creative vision and skill to represent the culmination of artistic output of entire teams of talented individuals. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, capable of easily conveying ideas and challenges to production. They should be committed to delivering the highest quality product on screen and possess a diverse range of artistic and technical skills to make a piece truly stand out. This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of three days per week onsite at our Soho office. Certain projects may occasionally require a full-time in-office presence.
Responsibilities:
- As a Lead Nuke Compositor, candidate must be able to seamlessly integrate all assets and elements for a shot from live-action footage, stop motion footage, 2D or 3D sources with minimal technical oversight.
- Responsible for project team management, shot allocation, look development, project workflow and finishing.
- Manage timeline of project in progress in Flame or Resolve for QC and reviews
- Conduct reviews with the project compositing team to keep all shots on track in terms of artistic quality and timing.
- Work with Directors and Studio Creative Directors to help creatively elevate active projects.
- Advise the bidding team on creative, budget and schedule implications for potential projects as they move through the pitch and pre-production phases.
- Collaborate with Producer, Director of Production and Head of 2D to balance budget and artist resources against creative and client feedback.
- Proactive engagement with advancing creative technology tools and the knowledge of how and when to use these tools in a production environment.
- Be a resource to other studio compositors as technical issues or pipeline questions arise.
- Instruct and enforce studio production workflow standards with production crew and freelance artists.
- Help mentor artists new to compositing from juniors, interns and artists coming from other departments.
Qualifications:
- 5 to 7 Years of VFX Compositing experience on a broad variety of projects. 1 to 2 years of related project leadership experience.
- Strong communication skills, comfort with direct client interaction, and enthusiasm for both leading and learning are required.
- After Effects, Resolve and/or Flame experience are a plus.
- Keen eye for color and detail and a passion for a variety of styles of art.
- Knowledge of CG process from start to finish. Knowledge of Unreal or Cinema 4D is a plus.
- Knowledge of Python is a plus. Proficiency in AI / ML desktop and web APIs a plus.
- On set VFX supervision experience and interest in pursuing this field is a plus.
Who We Are
Hornet is a creative agency and production studio dedicated to building brands that inspire and resonate. For over 20 years, Hornet has been a beacon of imaginative storytelling, driving creative excellence in motion design, animation, and live action. We take pride in a curated diversity of talent, delivering groundbreaking work that transforms ambitious ideas into impactful stories and striking visual experiences. Combining strategic insight, design excellence, and production mastery, we craft award-winning work across animation, mixed media, and live action.
From bold brand identities to unforgettable content, Hornet delivers with the agility of a boutique studio and the depth of a world-class agency. Our mission reflects an enduring passion for storytelling and the magic found in creativity, shaping culture and elevating brands through innovation and collaboration.
Who You Are:
You’re a relationship-builder and strategic thinker who knows how to turn opportunity into momentum. You understand how brands grow and how marketers think. You know the terrain—marketing, media, brand experience—and how to navigate it to identify the right clients, the right conversations, and the right moment to open the door.
You’re proactive, persuasive, and collaborative, with a solid grasp of the process from pitch to delivery(production). You support smart strategy, compelling creative, and exceptional design as part of a team focused on closing transformative creative business
Responsibilities:
- Leverage existing relationships and networks to generate immediate business opportunities.
- Source and qualify prospects to expand Hornet’s client base across creative production, branded content, and media.
- Conduct outreach, follow-ups, and tailored communications to ensure prospects are ready for handoff to the Account Executive team.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to align on strategy, provide market insights, and support growth initiatives.
Track engagement metrics, maintain prospect lists, and ensure smooth handoffs and pipeline visibility.
Qualities:
- Proven experience driving business development in a production studio, creative agency, or related environment.
- Strong existing relationships or a network of contacts to accelerate growth.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate Hornet’s value proposition.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
- Comfortable working independently and delivering results quickly.
