Player Support Representative (Part-Time)/ Technical Support

6 Days ago • All levels • Administrative

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Job Description

This part-time, freelance Player Support Representative position requires providing Tier-1 technical support to gamers via chat and email. Responsibilities include promptly resolving player issues, troubleshooting problems, guiding customers through product features, maintaining high service standards, and collaborating with team members. A minimum of 6-8 hours daily (30-40 hours weekly) is required, with scheduling on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills, technical aptitude, knowledge of gaming platforms, and a positive, professional demeanor. A paid training period and a one-week nesting period are required before commencing the six-month contract. Maintaining an average handle time of 8 minutes for email and 12 minutes for chat, while handling up to three concurrent chats, is essential. A customer satisfaction level of 70% or above is expected.
Must have:
  • Prompt issue resolution
  • Strong communication (written & verbal)
  • Technical troubleshooting skills
  • Gaming platform knowledge
  • Positive & professional attitude
Good to have:
  • Experience in technical customer service
  • Knowledge of game software/hardware trends
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Description

Join our team as a Tier-1 Player Support Representative. You will be part of a team providing chat and email customer and TECHNICAL SUPPORT for gamers by maintaining positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards players and delivering high level of experience.

In this part-time role, you'll have the flexibility to choose shifts or time based on your availability.

Service Duration: The service shall span a period of six months.

Pre-project Training: You shall undergo a paid training as needed prior to participating in the project.

Refresher Training: You shall maintain and update your knowledge by participating in refresher training every X weeks/days without any compensation, as a prerequisite for continuing their services with PTW.

Work Schedule: Your work schedule will be flexible, with shifts made available for your selection according to your preference. However, you shall agree and understand that the allotment of shifts shall purely be on a first come-first served basis. The schedule will be forecasted on a weekly basis from Sunday to Saturday, inviting all participating freelancers to self-schedule.

Schedule Changes: While the forecasted schedule may undergo minimal changes (additional or removal), you will be notified promptly of any alterations.

Grab Shift: You agree to grab a minimum of 6 to 8 hours daily or a total of at least 30 to 40 hours weekly. The minimum requirement will not apply during periods of low service demand. Such period will be determined at the sole discretion of PTW.

Commencement of the Project: Successful completion of the pre-project training period, and one (1) week nesting period is a must. PTW shall be liable to compensate the Consultant as specified in the payment summary details for services rendered.

You are required to submit a BIR registered service invoice every month (You must be a registered Freelancer/Individual Contractor).

Responsibilities:

  • Promptly respond and help players with their questions, queries, and problems either via email and/or chat.
  • Resolve player complaints and problems by quickly identifying the issue, troubleshoot effectively, provide accurate information, and follow up to ensure correct resolution.
  • Explain and guide customers through product features and functionalities.
  • Stay focused on the quality by ensuring consistency and adherence to high standards.
  • Communicating, coordinating & collaborating with team members and colleagues to provide customers with best possible solution to their problem.
  • Maintain an average handle time of 8 minutes on email and 12 minutes on chat.
  • Handle up to three concurrent chats while working on chat channel.
  • To deliver customer satisfaction level of 70% or above.
  • Participate in daily pre-shift huddles/meetings to remain up to date with any changes in policies and process.

Qualifications:

  • Understanding of how to troubleshoot product features and functionalities.
  • Experience providing technical-oriented customer service.
  • Ability to conduct research to stay on top of game software and hardware trends.

Requirements

Minimum Technical Requirements for this job include:

  • Windows/Apple laptop or desktop
  • Latest processor and operating system
  • Minimum of 8 GB RAM
  • Microphone and audio enabled
  • Available free USB port
  • Internet speed: 20 mbps or higher

Ideal candidates must have the following:

  • Strong written & verbal communication skills.
  • Full proficiency in English languages.
  • Logical, analytical, and reasoning skills.
  • Fair knowledge about gaming and gaming platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo & PC.
  • The willingness to adapt to our working style and method.
  • Good computer skills and fair networking knowledge.
  • A positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards players at all times.
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About The Company

We’re a global team of passionate, hard-working, ambitious gamers, whose goal is always to make every gamer's experience as perfect as possible. We’re dedicated to helping your players, because they’re part of our community too. We’ve been working hard for players, clients, and the games industry for over 30 years, providing industry-leading services to every part of the globe.


We believe great work gets done by teams who love what they do. This is why we approach every solution with an all-minds-on-deck strategy that leverages our global workforce's strength, creativity, and passion. 

8,500+ passionate gamers

650+ top developers and publishers as clients

5.3 million hours QA testing

7 year average client partner tenure

2,500+ LQA titles


PTW is a boutique games services company with over 40 offices in 16 countries worldwide. Our range of services include quality assurance, localization, player support, community management, art production, game development, and audio production services.


We believe that innovation comes in all sizes, which is why we take on projects of any size and love crafting a custom solution, no matter the scale. 


PTW, comprised of global subsidiaries, is a UK-based holding company formed in 2016 under the umbrella of Poletowin Holdings, Inc. which is listed on the 1st Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange as 3657. 


The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, 1518 Studios and Entalize

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