MXGP 24: THE OFFICIAL GAME
Artefacts Studio - Internship
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6 months - 2023 / 2024
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Associate producer QA -> Associate producer
Mission Objectives
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Restructure and organize the QA department.
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Manage and monitor bug tracking databases (Mantis, JIRA, Redmine).
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Improve communication between QA, producers, and stakeholders.
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Contribute to project coordination (MXGP24) and gradually take on responsibilities as an associate producer.
Bug Database Management
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Ensured ticket quality and prioritization (especially high/critical issues).
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Fully migrated the bug database from Mantis to Redmine.
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Built custom filters in JIRA to improve tracking and visibility.
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Acted as the main point of contact for external QA teams (via Discord).
Internal & External Playtests
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Planned and executed playtest sessions (logistics, Google Forms feedback, reporting).
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Two formats:
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Internal team playtests – for holistic project visibility and feedback.
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Cross-team internal playtests – for objective feedback and expert suggestions.
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Coordinated multiplayer playtests with the client, including devkit setup and bug reporting.
Documentation & Reporting
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Wrote and archived meeting and playtest reports on project wikis.
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Created weekly build notes summarizing tasks completed and known issues for external QA.
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Built timeline visuals for upcoming patches and milestones to guide the team.
Build Deployment
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Handled build compilation via TeamCity, internal testing, and deployment on Steamworks.
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Coordinated build deliveries (with proper documentation) to QA and publishers.
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Gained knowledge on submission processes for Steam and Xbox (branches & sandboxes)
Licensing
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Verified licensed assets (helmets, gear, bikes, branding) met client expectations.
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Checked elements directly in the KT Engine, captured screenshots, and submitted visual proofs to the client via Google Drive.
Team Management & Coordination
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Ran daily and lead-only stand-ups to streamline communication and project updates.
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Scheduled and organized ad-hoc meetings based on project needs (QA or cross-functional topics).
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Took on a coordination role during producer absences.
Client Relations & External Coordination
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Represented the studio during weekly production meetings with the publisher.
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Provided clear, reassuring communication to the client, balancing transparency with caution.
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Maintained ongoing discussions with external QA and the publisher via Slack, Discord, and email.
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Became a key link between stakeholders, producers, and the development team.
Skills & Tools Developed
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Project coordination & team management (Agile mindset, milestone tracking).
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Cross-team communication, conflict resolution, and meeting facilitation.
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QA tools expertise: JIRA, Mantis, Redmine.
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Deep understanding of bug lifecycle, regression testing, build processes.