CDI Licensing Manager H/F - Sandfall Interactive

As a Licensing manager reporting to the Marketing Director, you will be responsible for taking care of the licensing strategy for Sandfall Interactive's brands and IP, especially Clair Obscur : Expedition 33.

Depending on studio priorities, the role may also support broader product / brand marketing initiatives.

This role is based in Montpellier (with regular travel), with an expected start in January 2027, and suits a junior-to-intermediate profile with strong organization, collaboration skills, and fluent English.

$Your Main Responsibilities

Licensing
Define and implement the licensing strategy around the studio's brands and IP (merchandising, derivative products, collaborations, content, media), including *Clair Obscur : Expedition 33* and the studio's future projects, in collaboration with the production team and external partners, and in line with the brand's DNA and objectives ;
Identify, prospect, and assess new potential partners ;
Ensure the operational management of licenses and partnerships, from contract negotiation through regular follow-up with partners, coordinating exchanges between partners and internal teams (marketing, creative, legal, production) ;
Work with the marketing teams to support the visibility of collaborations and derivative products ;
Regularly track the rollout / implementation of partnerships using dedicated tracking tools.

$Secondary missions

These missions will be adjusted depending on the studio's strategic priorities.

Product management
Define, lead, and execute a 360° brand and communication strategy around the products developed by the studio, in collaboration with the production team and external partners.
Design and lead marketing and communication campaigns for Sandfall Interactive's products, including key moments, events, partnerships, and other promotional initiatives.
Oversee the production of marketing assets, in collaboration with internal teams and external partners, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to communication messaging across all formats.
Produce performance reports on content (KPIs, analytics) and propose recommendations to maximize impact and player engagement.
Conduct market studies, trend analyses, and benchmarking to inform strategic decisions.
Maintain ongoing monitoring of video game, digital, audiovisual, and cultural trends.