Supercell

Supercell’s games have been downloaded billions of times and are actively enjoyed by hundreds of millions of monthly players worldwide. To aid in our company mission of having our games played by as many people as possible and remembered forever, we want to build durable, global franchises that can stand toe-to-toe with the most widely and deeply beloved franchises in the world.

Our Entertainment & Partnerships (E&P) team is building a long-term entertainment capability to attract new fans and deepen the love of existing ones through content and licensing partnerships. As a key member of this team, we are seeking a Licensing Manager to support in the day-to-day management of our licensing agents, brand collaborations, and direct partners, to ensure the successful development and execution of consumer products and experiences for Supercell’s portfolio of gaming IP. Key areas of focus will include account management, product development, launch execution, presentation development, and internal coordination.

Responsibilities

• PARTNERSHIPS:
• Participate in regular status meetings with agent(s) to review opportunities and support outreach to current and prospective licensed partners to drive growth.
• Work with Supercell’s licensing agent(s) to ensure licensees have the necessary information and upcoming plans for our IP and games, support in product development, development of launch plans, and on-going marketing support.
• Partner both internally and with external agencies on collaboration partnerships from pitch stage through to execution.
• Manage and execute direct deals to deliver maximum impact for the brands.
• LICENSING TEAM:
• Develop presentations and documents that support our licensing agent(s) and licensees, such as business updates, pitch materials, and internal needs.
• Produce competitive analyses to better help evaluate opportunities.
• Serve as point person for our licensing management software platform.
• Process unsolicited pitches and maintain pipeline tracker.
• Develop streamlined internal documentation & procedures to maximize efficiency across the team; including tracking sheets, checklists, licensee onboarding packets, and regular maintenance of shared-drives
• INTERNAL COLLABORATION:
• Daily communication with agent and Licensing Art Director to ensure that all product approvals, creative assets, and partner questions are addressed.
• Collaborate with other groups within Supercell, such as Game Teams, Marketing, Communications, Community, etc. in supporting licensee and retail programs.
• Facilitate coordination between SC Legal and Finance to ensure all legal and financial paperwork including budget tracking, payments, SOWs, contracts, etc. are processed properly.
• Participate in planning and execution for Tradeshows, Partner Summits, and other industry and Supercell events.

Requirements

• 8+ years of Licensing experience with character-driven IP
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills with experience in project/account management
• Proactive doer who is unafraid to roll up their sleeves
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Keynote
• This position must be based in the Los Angeles area

Benefits and Compensation

While the salary range based on your background, skills, and experience for this position is $113k – $169k, your financial compensation model also consists of an annual bonus, RSU equity, and 401k. 

Luring you in with glitter, glamour, and gems is not what we seek to do. We develop Supercell as an employer for you to do your best work and to call this the best experience in your professional life.

We want you to enjoy your time here fully, so we structure our compensation and benefits to serve this purpose. It starts with perceiving you as a human being, not a resource. Read More

About Supercell

We are a game company based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in San Francisco, Seoul and Shanghai. Since our launch in 2010, we've released five games globally – Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale and Brawl Stars.

To make five games, we've killed dozens along the way. That's because we're obsessed with quality. Our goal is to make the best games – played by millions, enjoyed for years and remembered forever. To achieve this goal, we create the best possible teams and give them the freedom and independence that are core to our success. Read More

You Might Love It Here...

If you love to think, talk, play and make games, Supercell is the place for you. We're made up of proactive, independent teams with the freedom to do what they think is best for their players, our games and the company.

We know it takes more than independence to make great games, so we also take good care of our people, providing them with the compensation, work environment and resources they need to succeed. Read More