What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video game tester position at Wilson and Associate Engnring?
We are looking for students in the United States of America. 50% of our opportunities are virtual, but we have a playtesting center in where we conduct in-person tests and focus groups.
This is specifically for a panel of students as the majority of opportunities occur in the evening.About : Wilson and Associate a video game research firm, owns a Gamer Group that is 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.
Ensure the confidentiality of the study and respect the privacy guidelines established by the wilson associate 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 13 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 : $15 to $20 / hrInterviews : $75 to $300 / hrFocus Groups : $125 to $300 / hrPlay Tests : $125 to $1,000 / hrNote : Each study we conduct has its own requirements.
We match participants with studies based on their stated profile and we will carry out soft back check on each interested applicant before you will be approved for this role.
For more information, kindly apply if interested.
Last updated : 2024-03-28
Salary : $75 - $100