User Tester (Interactive Media)

Interactive Media User Testing Project

The Interactive Media Department is looking for students to assist with their "Virtual, Augmented, Mixed Reality Readiness" project. The VAMRR project is initiating User Testing of some of their designs, and is looking to hire additional students as User Testers.

Applicants will test a wide variety of Extended Reality products and technology, including but not limited to : Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, and physical products. All technology tested will involve some form of physical interaction, but no extraneous activities will be requested of users. The nature of User Testing means there are no right or wrong behaviors; should they be selected as a tester, applicants are asked to keep an open mind and present their honest expectations of the product or technology. Please note that taking part in each individual user test is voluntary, and obtaining the User Testing position does not mean that you will be selected as a User Tester for a given test (each test is first come first serve on volunteer basis)

• User Testers need no specific skill set to be qualified for this position.
• Due to Federal Grant restrictions, students who participate must be U.S. Citizens.
• Preference may be given to students who will be in Peoria over the summer so that User Testing can be conducted, if needed.

User Testing is not a frequent activity. Students will only be needed for 30 to 90 minutes during each User Test, and they may not be needed for User Testing again for at least a month (or potentially longer).

The next User Test is anticipated to be conducted on April 28th or 29th.

When applying, please answer all the questions in the application. Failure to complete the questions may result in non-selection.