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Dream Hustle

For more than two decades, Hornet has fervently channeled the fabric of dreams - grand and modest, enigmatic and enchanting. We see dreams as ambition and aspiration, as they power our ability to inspire, challenge, and elevate.

Our mission is to create vibrant stories, sparked by dreams — a mosaic of imagination and originality into one-of-a-kind experiences for our collaborators and friends on this creative journey.

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New York

Headquarters

594 Broadway  Suite 1010
New York  NY 10012

+1 917 351 0520

Managing Partner

Hana Shimizu

hanas@hellohornet.com

Los Angeles

Executive Producer

Jo Arghiris

joa@hellohornet.com

Motion Design

Executive Producer
Cathy Kwan

cathyk@hellohornet.com

New Business

newbiz@hellohornet.com

Representation

US

Free Agents

Xavier Egurbide
Angela Kaper
Patricia Claire

hello@freeagents.co

+1 212 255 2252

Canada

Beautiful Universe

Ben Sharpeben@beautifuluniverse.cc

+1 437 777 9456

London

All Of Us Here

Isabella Parish

isabella@allofushere.tv

+44 7740 866294

Ciaran Bennett

ciaran@allofushere.tv

+44 7909 530747

Asia & Australia

Unlisted

Katie Mackin

katie@unlisted.co

AU +61 429 992 292
CN +86 186 2133 2072

Germany

Tony Petersen Films

Michael Duttenhoefer

michael@tpfilm.de

+49 4048 40 5851

Who We Are

For over 20 years, Hornet has been a beacon of imaginative storytelling, driving creative excellence in motion design, animation, and live action. We pride ourselves on a curated diversity of talent, delivering unique, ground-breaking work for clients and collaborators. Our mission reflects an enduring passion for storytelling and the magic found in creativity.

Business Development Manager
Business Development
Hybrid NYC
Full-Time
$100k - 175k + Commission
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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.

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The Hornet Winter Internship application is now closed!

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Hornet is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including people identifying as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, gender nonconforming, living with a disability, veteran or active duty military, or any other minority group.

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