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Licensing Manager

About KIMARU Talent:
KIMARU Talent was created to offer specialized and agile recruitment services for gaming studios, gaming-adjacent tech startups, and ad-tech companies.

We firmly believe that business growth and success start with effective recruitment. We are excited to collaborate with clients and candidates to facilitate the perfect match between exceptional talent and outstanding employers.

Role Summary:

Our client is a game studio that has won many awards and is recognized as a top studio in their category. They are on the lookout for a Licensing Specialist who will play a crucial role in expanding their licensing partnerships. In this position, you'll be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and securing licensing opportunities that align with their games and overall brand strategy. Your work will help them create unique experiences that captivate their players.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducts research to identify potential licensing partners and opportunities that align with the studio's games and brand vision.
Builds and maintains relationships with external partners, ensuring alignment with the studio’s strategic goals.
Leads contract negotiations, securing favorable terms that provide long-term value.
Collaborates with internal teams, including marketing, product, and legal, to integrate licensing deals seamlessly.
Monitors the performance of licensing partnerships, focusing on optimizing engagement and revenue growth.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in licensing, ideally within the gaming or entertainment industry.
Strong negotiation skills with a history of managing successful partnerships.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to foster relationships across teams and organizations.
A solid understanding of the gaming industry and player dynamics is advantageous.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying new opportunities.

This game studio offers the chance to shape unforgettable gaming experiences through strategic and innovative licensing partnerships.

What You Should Know About Licensing Manager, KIMARU Talent

At KIMARU Talent, we understand that recruitment is the heartbeat of successful businesses, especially within the dynamic world of gaming. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce an amazing opportunity for a Licensing Manager in collaboration with an award-winning game studio that has set the industry's standard for excellence. As the Licensing Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of expanding their licensing partnerships, helping to create exhilarating gaming experiences that resonate with players worldwide. Your primary role will be to research and identify potential licensing partners that align with the studio's vision and games. You’ll also lead contract negotiations, ensuring that every deal provides long-term value and engagement. Your ability to foster relationships across teams—be it marketing, product, or legal—will be key to integrating licensing deals seamlessly into the studio's operations. With your expertise in the gaming industry, you’ll monitor the performance of these partnerships and seek ways to optimize engagement and drive revenue growth. If you’re a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a passion for the gaming world, this is your chance to make a significant impact and help shape the future of gaming!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Licensing Manager at KIMARU Talent?

As a Licensing Manager at KIMARU Talent, you'll conduct research to identify potential licensing partners, build and maintain relationships with them, lead contract negotiations, collaborate with internal teams, and monitor the success of licensing partnerships. Your role is vital in creating licensing strategies that align with the studio's games and overall brand vision.