Player Support Specialist - Mandarin Chinese

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the community as a whole.

About the Role :

The Player Support team at Cloud Imperium Games is a public-facing group responsible for troubleshooting individual and service-wide problems of the Star Citizen online service, helping players understand and enjoy the game, and turning reports and feedback into solutions and improvements for Star Citizen.

Player Support Specialists are the true subject matter experts. Guiding and training others on the complexity of the Star Citizen project. The Player Support Specialist (Mandarin Chinese) will help with technical issues, game questions, bug reporting, payments, refunds, and concierge requests from players of Star Citizen and Squadron 42.

This team maintain high performance standards, help identify problem areas and emerging issues, and suggest solutions to improve the service provided to players. Support is provided via email where clearly communicated solutions are provided in a fun, light-hearted, and user-friendly manner.

This position is based in Bee Cave, TX and requires in-office attendance 3 days a week. In office requirements are subject to change.

What does a Player Support Specialist at CIG do?

Deliver a fun and engaging level of service and support to our dedicated Star Citizen backers and players, using email, forums, in-game communications, and online websites.

Interact with players both privately and publicly to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns, and requests about products and services.

Gather player information and determine their issue by evaluating and analyzing the symptoms and working with QA and Production to get information into the development pipeline.

Diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issues involving internet connectivity, local networking, and system configuration.

Follow standard processes and procedures with autonomy to creatively solve problems.

Direct players to appropriate support resources.

Offer alternative solutions where appropriate with the objective of keeping players happy and engaged with the service.

Coordinate and collaborate with our teams across the globe.

Maintain up to date knowledge of Star Citizen content, changes and updates, and encyclopedic knowledge of Star Citizen achieved through regular gameplay.

What do we expect from our Player Support Specialists?

Proper online communication etiquette.

Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately in English with a demonstrated proficiency in typing and grammar.

Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately in Mandarin with a demonstrated proficiency in typing and grammar.

Understanding of Mandarin-speaking customer service culture and communication practices.

Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas, through a variety of media, to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience, helping them understand and retain the message, and permitting response and feedback from the listener.

Makes players and their needs the primary focus to develop and sustain productive relationships.

Mastery of appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict.

Ensures that assignments are completed efficiently and accurately.

Working knowledge of Windows-based software computer applications and equipment.

Actively appreciates and includes the diverse capabilities, insights, and ideas of others and working effectively and respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations.

Sets high standards of performance for self; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs dictate.

Pluses :

Extensive knowledge of Star Citizen is highly desirable.

Knowledge of online game communities and player relations and support principles and practices.

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