Licensing & Partnerships Coordinator Racing

Who We Are:

At NaturalMotion we make games that wow people. We innovate to create previously impossible experiences that would not exist without us. We take pride in making titles that reach a large audience and creating communities that last. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as one of the UKs Best Places to Work in games for eight consecutive years and were proud to be part of the Zynga and Take-Two Interactive family.

Our Racing business is responsible for the CSR Racing franchise including the #1 racing game on mobile CSR2 and the groundbreaking next installment CSR3. We are one of the most ambitious successful and creatively inclusive studio groups in the world. Based across two locations London and Bangalore - the team loves welcoming diverse humble straightforward and ambitious talent aspiring for award-winning excellence. People who want to find a place where they will be supported and encouraged to do the best work of their career.

We embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role you will work 3 days per week in our London office and the remaining days at home.

Position Overview:

NaturalMotion Games are seeking an Co-ordinator to join the Licensing and Partnerships team in the Racing studio to work on the popular CSR Racing Franchise. You will play a pivotal role on the team being responsible for the submission and approval of all licensed content working with our many Licensors.

Working closely with the internal development and marketing teams to external licensors you will play an important role in the successful release of licensed content being the bridge between internal stakeholders and external Licensors for all content. This role ensures that all game and marketing content for the games and their IP integrations are compliant to licensor requirements including the submission approval and reporting to appropriate teams. The role will manage Licensor feedback and maintain alignment across the teams.

You will be flexible highly motivated and conscientious in a role that will see you manage relationships between the Licensors and internal teams. Your keen eye for detail on assets and production experience will allow you to identify project risks and dependencies subsequently proposing solutions where issues emerge.

What Youll Do:

• Reporting: The communication reporting and publishing on behalf of the licensing team to internal stakeholders of the progress of required content; licensing and approval status from licensors to be included in upcoming releases marketing and campaigns including reporting feedback to the licensing team. Identifying and capturing any potential risks from internal teams or licensors to the licensing manager.
• Approvals: Responsible for the submission and approval of all assets for the racing games across the game and organic and paid marketing channels. Tracking and triage of licensor feedback coordination and collaboration with all parties to ensure alignment. Manage submission risks identifying and resolving potential issues. Working with internal teams and external partners to mitigate feedback. Identifying inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement within the creative process. Highlight potential risks associated with IP assets. Maintain documentation for best practice.
• Team Collaboration: Working in the Licensing and Partnerships team supporting the CSR Racing Franchise this role reports to the Vehicle Licensing Manager. This role works closely with the vehicle content team and is the bridge to third-party Licensors managing the approval process.

What You Bring:

• Organisation Skills: Ability to manage many brands and be on point
• Attention to Detail: Experience to identify potential compliance issues before submissions
• Software Knowledge: AirTable JIRA 1Password Google Suite Confluence Photoshop experience
• Communication: An elegant straightforward and confident communicator
• Passion: Our teams and partners will expect you to demonstrate real passion for what you do and for our continued success

Bonus Points:

• Use of MacOS
• An interest in cars and gaming

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays & 2 paid personal days
• 6 months fully paid maternity/adoption leave and 16 weeks fully paid paternity leave (eligibility criteria applies)
• Pension plan with a double matching employer contribution
• Private medical & dental insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Life insurance personal accident insurance and income protection
• Mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (eligibility criteria applies)
• Fitness reimbursement plan worth 600 per annum
• Flexible working hours
• Weekly happy hours seasonal parties and monthly social events
• Annual rail season ticket advance and cycle to work scheme

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