[Job ID: 1467848]
Job Summary
A strategic licensing role focused on acquiring and managing intellectual property partnerships to drive growth for trading card game products.
Responsibilities:
- Acquire intellectual property (IP) rights from external partners for collaboration in trading card games
- Identify and develop new licensing and business opportunities aligned with game concepts and audiences
- Negotiate, execute, and renew licensing agreements to ensure contractual compliance and revenue optimisation
- Negotiate royalty structures and minimum guarantees with IP licensors
- Create, manage, and maintain licensing documentation and records in both Japanese and English, including contracts, rights management, product release schedules, and royalty tracking
- Coordinate payment processing and royalty administration with relevant stakeholders
- Support the approval process for licensed products and related marketing materials
- Facilitate additional copyright or licensing arrangements as required
Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of games, anime, or related entertainment content
- Proficiency in Japanese (Business level) and English for preparing documentation and liaising with Japanese- and English-speaking clients and stakeholders
- Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity to linguistic nuances when working with international partners
- Proven ability to manage schedules, prioritise tasks, and handle multiple workstreams effectively
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Strong decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail
- Willingness to work on selected weekends or public holidays for company-related events
- Willingness to travel overseas for business purposes when required
- Experience in reading and handling contracts, agreements, or legal documents is an added advantage
