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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 Freelance Concept Artist to join our award-winning, interdisciplinary team, supporting upcoming pitches and early-stage creative development. This role is ideal for an artist first creative who is passionate about storytelling and animation, and who thrives working across a wide range of design languages.
From broad visual exploration in pitch phases to the finer details of world-building, the Concept Artist will partner closely with Directors and Creative Directors to help shape projects across multiple mediums—spanning cel, CG, and stop motion.
We’re especially interested in candidates who are excited about integrating generative AI into their existing workflow as a tool to enhance ideation, iteration, and visual exploration.
Responsibilities:
- Design under the direction of Hornet Directors and Creative Directors, in partnership with staff artists and freelancers to develop concepts and visual directions for pitches.
- Use generative AI tools to ideate, iterate, and expand on creative ideas
- Blend traditional design / illustration skills with AI assisted workflows
- Strong traditional design skills are essential, candidates must be able to create original concepts and visuals from scratch.
- Translate prompts and rough ideas into compelling visual outputs
- Explore new tools, nodes, and workflows to push creative boundaries
- Create and explore designs in a variety of styles according to the wide range of visual languages present in agency and director briefs.
- Create concept and production art based on creative briefs for 2D, CG, Stop Motion and Print projects, which may include style frames, character designs, layout and background designs.
- Participate in internal creative initiatives driven by Creative Directors, exploring and R&Ding new styles and workflows for later use in production.
Qualifications:
- Experience as a designer working in the animation industry.
- Portfolio of design work with a strong understanding of visual storytelling.
- Experience applying the foundations of shape language, color theory, light and composition to style frames.
- Experience with post production effects and finishing as it applies to rendering style frames.
- Well versed in executing various design styles based on Directors’ creative direction, and have the ability to quickly adapt to creative feedback.
- Experience incorporating generative AI into creative workflows (ideation, iteration, and visual development).
- Familiarity with AI tools and node-based systems with an understanding of how to integrate them into existing pipelines.
- Proficiency with generative AI models such as Nano Banana, Veo, Kling, and similar tools (e.g., Seedream, Seedance, Runway, ChatGPT), including advanced prompt crafting, annotation, and reference building to support iterative refinement.
- Overall positive attitude with proactive communication that intentionally contributes to a collaborative studio environment.
- Strong attention to detail, self motivation, organization, and time management
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced commercial environment while balancing individual design assignments
- Experience with 2d + CG pipelines and software packages a plus.
- Familiarity with print a plus.
- Experience with C4D or Blender a plus.
