<p>At New Tales, Content is King &amp; Publishing is Queen!</p><p>Everything starts with great content. We work with like-minded game studios wanting an ambitious, values-driven publisher, with whom we can build a fair partnership. We are also developing our own game IPs. But most of all, we are gamers.</p><p>With the growing number of releases, great publishing is increasingly important. We deliver state of the art publishing services with a fresh twist &amp; global scope, allowing developers to focus on their game knowing that its DNA is always at the heart of our strategies &amp; actions.</p><p>Shaped by our international background &amp; digital expertise, we unlock what makes each game that unique experience, deploying community marketing activities &amp; earning players’ respect every day.</p><p>We are looking forward to unleashing new gaming gems.&nbsp;</p><p>Join us on this journey!</p>

New Tales


Quality Assurance Analyst - freelance F/M

Quality Assurance Analyst needed with 2-4 years experience, proficiency in Jira, strong communication, passion for game development, and a team player attitude.

<section aria-labelledby="job-description-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-description"><h2 id="job-description-title">Description</h2><div><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of most exciting game studios, using leading technology to create new genre-defining games, within our collaborative Action RPG team.</p><p>New Tales is currently looking for a highly motivated and talented <strong>Quality Assurance Analyst (F/M) in freelance contract </strong>to join our adventure at NEW TALES.</p><p><strong>WHAT IS THE JOB ABOUT?</strong></p><p>We are seeking a self-motivated and independent Quality Assurance Analyst to join our team in Lyon. You will be working directly with our Design and Tech departments to validate and test all features of the game from inception to execution.</p><p><strong>THAT IS GREAT BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THE DAY TO DAY?</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Participate in feature kick-offs with an understanding of development processes and highlighting where potential risks or conflicts could arise.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Daily testing of the game (both complete builds and individual features).</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Provide tailored feedback addressing bugs and unexpected results, working with the necessary developer or team to find resolutions.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Extract key data from external playtests and communicate feedback to the team.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Work closely with the Producer to assess risks and follow through on the project roadmap.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitor, update and create bugs in Jira, ensuring there is always a well maintained and prioritised list.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Organise and support teamwide playtests.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Process large amounts of data, regularly providing updates on the state of the game and bugs.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby="job-requirements-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-requirements"><h2 id="job-requirements-title">Requirements</h2><div><p></p><p></p><p><strong>WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?</strong></p><ul> <li>Confirmed Level; 2-4 years of Quality Assurance experience.</li> <li>Comfortable communicating (spoken + written) in English.</li> <li>Self-motivated is a must </li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly and directly, while maintaining a professional demeanor.</li> <li>Proficiency in software tracking tools such as Jira, Asana, Testrail or similar.</li> <li>True passion for crafting games</li> <li>Be a true team player, able to build relationships and establish trust, respect, and confidence.</li> <li>Understanding that iteration makes quality</li> <li>Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility</li> <li>Ability to be available, patient, benevolent and inclusive</li> <li>Extra: Experience with Unreal Engine.<br> <br> </li> </ul><p><strong>WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great ability to analyze issues in depth and provide reproduction steps</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great communication and ability to talk to all crafts (design, art and tech)</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong discipline to test builds repeatedly to find the sneakiest bugs</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby="job-benefits-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-benefits"><h2 id="job-benefits-title">Benefits</h2><div><p>Freelance contract - 3 days a week</p><p>Lyon office presence only - no remote</p><p></p><p>----</p><p></p><p>NEW TALES is a new independent game publisher and developer, EMETERIA based in LYON, France. Formed by passionate and former Blizzard Entertainment players, the company is a one-stop-shop publishing solution, working with developers as a cohesive team dedicated to maximizing success. NEW TALES is also strengthening its in-house production capabilities to develop its own games and IPs.</p><p>NEW TALES is committed to diversity and equal opportunities.</p><p>Our website: <a tabindex="0" data-role="button-link" class="button--2de5X button--14TuV tertiary--1JsWJ external" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.newtales.com/">https://www.newtales.com/</a></p><p>Office place: Lyon (near the La part dieu train station), France</p></div></section>