IP Licensing Manager
Oshi is an anime-fandom platform connecting fans, creators, and brands around anime production, participation, and licensing. Its active GATE 2 campaign enables fan contributions, community engagement, production updates, rewards, and collectibles.
Funding history
About Oshi
Oshi, operated by Oshikatsu Labo Pte Ltd, provides a platform that connects fans directly with anime production and helps creators manage global intellectual-property licensing. Fans can create accounts, contribute Valor Points using fiat currency or digital assets, earn Merit Points through engagement, participate in community activities, and access behind-the-scenes content and rewards. Brands receive fan insights and licensing opportunities, while creators gain direct access to global audiences and clearer visibility into their IP. Oshi currently operates the GATE 2: Tides of Conflict campaign, described as the first anime created using its platform.
Skills
About the Role
Oshi is seeking an IP Licensing Manager to lead business development, secure anime licensing partnerships, negotiate deals, manage the sales pipeline, represent the company at industry events, and translate licensing needs into product features.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in Japanese anime and/or manga licensing as a licensor or licensee
- Strong understanding of licensing processes and design approval procedures
- Excellent English communication skills; Japanese preferred
- Interest in internet platforms and emerging technologies such as blockchain
- Experience with or interest in cutting-edge technologies and digital platforms
- Familiarity with global anime and manga markets
- Passion for anime and alignment with fan community interests and trends
Responsibilities
- Lead global business development to onboard licensees
- Identify, source, and close licensing partnerships
- Develop pitches and partnership strategies
- Navigate complex negotiations and close deals
- Build and manage the licensee pipeline and sales cycle
- Enter new strategic markets
- Represent the company at industry events and conferences
- Translate licensing needs into product features
- Develop KPIs to measure business development success
- Hire, train, and manage business development professionals
Benefits
- Generous token grant
Hiring Process
Only applications with a cover letter and resume will be considered; apply by email.
