What are the responsibilities and job description for the Game Tester / Focus Groups - Dallas position at Good Gamer Group?
Location:
We are looking for participants in the Dallas area. 50% of our opportunities are virtual, but most of our playtesting occurs at our Plano Gaming Lab located at 4965 Preston Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
About:
Interpret LLC, a video game research firm, owns the Good Gamer Group. The Good Gamer Group is a large and diverse community of gamers, brought together by a passion for gaming. We conduct a wide variety of gaming-related studies and invite players of all platforms and genres to apply for our research opportunities.
In 2022, we conducted 1,081 groups specific to video games. Since 2020, we have paid out $1.8 million in incentives to our Good Gamer Group members.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in various studies such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, and playtests.
- Provide feedback and insights on different games and gaming-related topics.
- Ensure the confidentiality of the study and respect the privacy guidelines established by the Interpret LLC.
- Ensure you show up on-time for studies.
These playtests and focus group opportunities occur on an ad-hoc basis. This is not a full-time job. Each study we conduct has its own requirements. We match participants with studies based on your Good Gamer Group profile and all in-person and virtual studies require re-screening to ensure a member is qualified before being placed into a study.
Qualifications:
Passion for Gaming: An enthusiasm and love for games of various genres and platforms is essential. You do not need to be a “hardcore” gamer. We are looking for gamers of all types, including those that play casual mobile games.
Communication Skills: The ability to clearly articulate thoughts, opinions, and findings is crucial in focus groups. Members should be able to share their experiences in a way that others can understand and relate to.
Critical Thinking: Members should be able to evaluate gameplay, user interfaces, and other elements from a player's perspective, as well as consider the impact of these elements on different types of players.
Open-Mindedness: Members should be open to playing and providing feedback on a variety of games, even those outside of their preferred genres or platforms.
Team Player: As part of a focus group, it's important for members to work well with others, respect differing opinions, and contribute to a productive group discussion.
Reliability and Integrity: Members must respect the confidentiality of the study, consistently participate in scheduled sessions, and provide honest, thoughtful feedback.
Requirements
- Current U.S. resident.
- At least 12 years of age. (Parental permission is required if you are under 18 to participate).
- Actively plays games on PC, Console, or Mobile platform(s).
- Strong articulation skills; the ability to thoroughly explain your feedback and thoughts.
- For virtual opportunities, access to a laptop or desktop computer with a functional webcam is required. Some studies may have additional requirements, such as a specific smartphone model for mobile playtests.
Compensation:
We try to ensure compensations are around $75 - $100/hr and each type of study has various lengths.
Surveys: $5 to $20
Interviews: $75 to $300
Focus Groups: $125 to $300
Play Tests: $125 to $1,000
Note: Each study we conduct has its own requirements. We match participants with studies based on their stated profile and all in-person and virtual studies require re-screening to ensure a member is qualified before being placed into a study.
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Frequently Asked Questions: https://goodgamergroup.com/faq/
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $75.00 - $125.00 per hour
Experience level:
- No experience needed
Schedule:
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plano, TX 75093
Salary : $75 - $100