[1] He is best known for directing DreamWorks animated films such as The Prince of Egypt and Bee Movie.
[4] He spent over thirty-five years working at DreamWorks, Disney, Amblimation, Aardman, Hanna-Barbera and Filmation.
Hickner also contributed to Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Little Mermaid, The Great Mouse Detective, Madagascar, Shrek Forever After, Mr. Peabody & Sherman and Home.
[5] He has contributed to location-based entertainment projects in Singapore, Dubai, China, London, and Hollywood.
Hickner has been a guest speaker at many colleges and universities, film festivals and animation events.