We hope you found our first blog post on life as a football researcher interesting and that it sheds some light on the kind of exciting opportunities that languages can offer. Here is the second one – carry on reading to find out about life as a video games tester.
What does the role entail?
Being a video games tester involves testing computer games to see if there are any issues, and if so reporting any bugs so that they can be fixed prior to being released. You will also be involved in translating the content and scripts into different languages. You will spend a large part of your time playing the video games so an interest in gaming is a must!
What languages are needed for it?
A range – we have previously recruited for roles requiring German, Dutch, French, Turkish, Italian, Norwegian and Danish.
What’s the typical pay?
Depending on your experience you can expect to be paid between £14,000 and £26,000 a year.
What skills and qualifications will you need?
A passion for gaming is a must as you will be spending a large amount of time testing out games. You will also need to be fluent in a specific language, e.g French if you are going to be translating scripts that are in French. A translation qualification or a degree is an added advantage but not a must for this role.
Why is it a great job?
For those of you that love to play video games, what better opportunity is there to work doing something you love – playing video games for a job surely can’t be bad?
How can I apply?
If you are interested in working as a video games tester look for QA or localisation roles on the online job boards. Alternatively, keep an eye out on our website for the latest vacancies we have on offer or contact w.tritton@eurolondon.com . Good luck!