Intern, Part-Time Remote
Salas Games
About the Role
This is an unpaid internship opportunity with Salas Games for Video Game Playtesters at an indie game studio. The role is part-time and remote, focusing on providing feedback for the game My Life as a Spy.
Key Responsibilities
- Play early versions of My Life as a Spy during live multiplayer playtests.
- Provide honest feedback on aspects such as:
- Game fun factor
- Clarity and confusion
- Player experience (what feels good/bad)
- Identified bugs
- Suggestions for game improvement
Time Commitment
- Very part-time.
- Typically 1 to 2 playtests per month.
- Each playtest lasts around 2 to 3 hours.
- Most playtests occur on weekends.
- No fixed daily hours; flexible to join scheduled playtests when available.
What You Get
- Experience playtesting a real online multiplayer indie game.
- Early access to My Life as a Spy.
- Opportunity to be part of a game entering festivals.
- Experience providing feedback to a development team.
- Portfolio-building opportunity.
- Certificate of completion for active participants.
- Possible letter of recommendation for strong contributors.
- Consideration for future paid QA or playtesting roles.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Age 18 or older.
- A computer capable of running the game.
- Internet connection.
- Discord or another communication tool for playtest instructions.
- Ability to join live playtests.
- Willingness to provide honest feedback after playing.
Qualifications
- Love for video games.
- Desire to gain experience in the game industry.
- Interest in QA, playtesting, game design, production, or indie game development.
- Ability to join online multiplayer sessions.
- Ability to provide honest feedback in simple English.
- Ability to report bugs clearly.
- Reliability and respect during playtests.
- No professional experience required.
- No programming or game design background needed.