Growth Business Development Lead

Job description

WHY WORK AT HIGGSFIELD AI? Higgsfield AI is the fastest-scaling generative AI company in history, hitting $500M in annual revenue run rate, 25M+ users worldwide, 6M+ generations per day, and powering 390 of Fortune 500 brands. We're building at the absolute frontier of AI-powered video creation and next-generation creative tools. Joining Higgsfield means becoming part of a high-impact team shaping the future of AI-native experiences, at a company that isn't just moving fast, but rewriting what fast looks like. ABOUT THE ROLE A high-caliber business development leader to source, structure, and close the partnerships that shape the company's trajectory - across model providers, platforms, marquee talent, and top-tier creators. This is a high-autonomy, high-stakes role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Own and grow strategic relationships across model providers, platforms, celebrities, and tier-AAA influencers (KOLs). • Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities; build repeatable processes and hand them off to the broader Growth team to scale. • Lead the company's most consequential deals end-to-end. • Source and structure partnerships that feed a qualified pipeline for the B2B Sales team to execute against. • Operate in continuous exploration mode - proactively mapping the market and surfacing opportunities before they become obvious. • Conduct high-stakes, high-pressure negotiations. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • A proven closer with a track record of independently driving complex deals to completion. • Strong commercial instincts and sharp business judgment. • Exceptional negotiation skills, especially under pressure. • High risk awareness and sound decision-making. • Outstanding analytical and strategic ability. • A self-directed operator with genuine hustle and a strong sense of ownership. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Established relationships with US celebrities and KOLs. • Industry connections across Hollywood - filmmakers, directors, and producers. HIRING PROCESS We move fast: 1. Screening call (30 min) 2. Practical home task (24 hours) 3. Team interview (30 min) 4. Paid on-site trial (2 weeks) THE DEAL - Competitive salary in USD. - On-site role in Almaty office. - Full-time position.