The PlayVS Player Insider Panel will consist of PlayVS high school esports players selected to participate in UX Research for a 2-season period (Spring 2025 through Fall 2025), during which they will provide necessary insights and feedback to improve the PlayVS product and service.
Requirements
Participants are asked to commit to roughly 1-2 hours a month (this may include meeting with PlayVS Research, participating in Player Insider Focus Groups, answering surveys, or similar research participation), with flexibility during summer and holiday months.
Rewards
Opportunity to receive gift cards and other incentives for participation in Panel projects.
PlayVS swag
Certificate/Award for recognition of participation
Other Benefits
Help shape the future of PlayVS by sharing your thoughts and opinions!
Develop communication and leadership skills by helping advocate for high school esports players.
Learn to articulate constructive feedback in a professional manner clearly.
Build experience and references for future employment and college opportunities.
Gain insight into the design/development process for a technology company in an emerging field.
Opportunities to meet/network with additional PlayVS staff in a subject area of interest (ex: Marketing, Engineering, Product Management, Design, Brand Partnerships, Sales/Business Development, League Operations).
Selection Criteria
We’re looking to create a well-rounded panel of players from all backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need to be a high-ranking player in one of our titles to participate! We are looking for players passionate about high school esports who can clearly and honestly share their feedback and ideas.
PlayVS seeks to create a Player Insider Panel that is representative of the larger esport player community which may include any of the following: age, geographic location, gender, ethnicity, game title participation, and role within their teams (captain, player, sub, student manager, shoutcaster, social media manager, etc).
Estimated graduation year of 2026 or later.
Passion for esports and demonstrated commitment to their school’s esports program.
Ability to provide constructive feedback and ideas to PlayVS staff.
Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and collaborate with PlayVS staff.
Desire and curiosity to improve the PlayVS platform, including new features.
Punctuality and ability to remain focussed during monthly meetings with PlayVS.
Available for roughly 1-2 hours a month.
Application will close on 1/21/25 11:59 PM PST.