Website Hornet
- Location: Hybrid (Soho, NYC – 3 days/week onsite required)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Compensation: $120,000 – $155,000 per year
About Hornet
Hornet is a creative agency and production studio with over 20 years of storytelling excellence. We specialize in motion design, animation, and live action—crafting award-winning content that inspires, resonates, and shapes culture. With the agility of a boutique studio and the scale of a world-class agency, Hornet combines strategic insight, design mastery, and production expertise to deliver striking visual experiences that elevate brands and bring bold ideas to life.
Job Summary : Lead Compositor
| Category | Details |
| Position | Lead Compositor |
| Company | Hornet |
| Location | Soho, NYC (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) |
| Experience | 5–7 years (inc. 1–2 years leadership) |
| Salary Range | $120,000 – $155,000 / year |
| Primary Tool | Nuke (Expert level) |
| Key Focus | Team Mentorship, Visual Integration, Pipeline Strategy |
The Role
We’re seeking a Lead Compositor to join our talented team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in realizing the final vision of our projects, bringing together the collective artistry of designers, animators, and filmmakers. You’ll not only lead the compositing process but also inspire, mentor, and guide a team of artists to deliver work that pushes creative boundaries.
This is a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days a week in our Soho office. Certain projects may occasionally require full-time onsite presence.
Responsibilities
- Seamlessly integrate live-action, stop-motion, 2D, and 3D elements into compelling final shots using Nuke.
- Oversee compositing teams: managing workflow, shot allocation, look development, and project finishing.
- Run project reviews, ensuring shots meet artistic quality and delivery deadlines.
- Collaborate with Directors and Creative Directors to elevate the creative vision of active projects.
- Partner with Producers and Production leadership to balance budget, timeline, and client expectations.
- Contribute to pitch and pre-production phases with creative, budget, and scheduling insights.
- Manage project timelines in Flame or Resolve for QC and review sessions.
- Stay ahead of creative technology trends and bring innovative tools into production workflows.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to compositors at all levels, from interns to juniors.
- Support team members by resolving technical pipeline challenges and maintaining workflow standards.
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of professional compositing experience across a variety of VFX projects.
- 1–2 years of proven leadership or team management experience.
- Expert-level Nuke skills; experience with Resolve, After Effects, or Flame is a plus.
- Strong eye for detail, color, and visual storytelling.
- Solid understanding of the full CG pipeline; knowledge of Unreal Engine or Cinema 4D a bonus.
- Familiarity with Python, AI/ML workflows, or API integrations is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence in direct client interaction.
- On-set VFX supervision experience (or interest in pursuing it) is a plus.
- Passion for innovation, collaboration, and pushing creative boundaries.
Why Hornet?
At Hornet, you will work on award-winning content alongside a team that values innovation, collaboration, and creative risk-taking. We offer an environment where your technical insights and artistic vision are both respected and utilized to shape high-impact campaigns.
Ready to lead the visual narrative? If you are an experienced compositor with a passion for guiding teams and mastering technical challenges, we invite you to apply.
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