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Games industry professional of a decade, Jay is extremely well-versed in manual Quality Assurance, also known as QA Video Game Testing. They also have an academic background in User Experience, Design, and a qualification in Accessibility.
Contact
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Open to connecting with students, devs, studios, and anyone wishing to utilise my talents for your projects! 💜
Please let me know your query and I'll get back to you ASAP. I'm looking forward to making something excellent together!!
Reduced rates offered for students, queer individuals, BIPOC, and other marginalised groups.
Regular contract requests can be organised into package arrangements.
Please note: Due to limitations of the platform I used to develop this website, the form below does not have accessible names. If you have issues with the form, please feel free to email me at [email protected].
About
At a glance...
- 10+ years experience in the games industry as QA, with additional training and design responsibilities performed.
- Worked on 50+ projects to date.
- Professional Diploma in User Experience Research and Design (2022)
- Certified Accessible Player Experience Practitioner (CAPXP) (2024)
- Introduction to Web Accessibility certification, via W3C and edX (2025)
- Returning volunteer mentor with the LimitBreak nentorship programme (2020, 2024, and counting!)
The full story...
Me, left. Flanderschu, right.
Hi!! I'm Jay, and I use they/them pronouns. I've loved games since I was young and my first console was the Gameboy Color, but I also spent a lot of time gaming on Windows 98/XP and dipping into various consoles of the time. I have been involved in the games industry since 2014, after starting a job as a QA Tester at Rockstar Lincoln.
At EGX, a London-based games convention, 2019.
I have worked at large and small studios, both in-person and remotely. Throughout my career, I have become highly proficent in QA testing, for single player, multiplayer, and mobile experiences, as well as testing and feedbacking proprietary QA software on the way.I have developed skills in training staff, presenting research and designs, and knowledge management. I have advocated for LGBTQIA+ and accessibility as much as possible during my roles, including creating social channels for LGBTQIA+ to converse, and providing LGBTQIA+ guidance.I really grew a love for improving user experiences and helping share the education I have gained throughout my time in the games industry. I have volunteered for the mentoring program LimitBreak multiple times, where I was able to give mentoring advice and training to newstarters wanting to get their foot into the industry. I'm looking forward to returning to LimitBreak in 2025!
During my working career, I've taken the initiative to educate myself independently. I have been working towards my undergraduate degree, with a focus on Design and IT, with The Open University. I also completed a User Experience Design & Research Diploma with The UX Design Institute in 2022. In 2024, I was privileged enough to become a Certified Accessible Player Experience Practitioner, awarded by AbleGamers Charity, via their DPAD initiative program.
Trans Day of Visibility and also Easter, 2024.
By entering the freelancing market, I'm really eager to be able to help devs from around the world, with anything ranging across the QA, UX, Design and Accessibility spectrums. I'd also love to help train more newcomers to QA and those wanting to advance in their QA careers. I truly love helping others and I'm really looking forward to meeting lots of new devs and making some really cool games together. ♥️
Performing at an open mic night, approximately 2018.
Outside of the games industry, I am a music-enthusiast and a creative soul. My hobbies include guitar, collecting thrifted CDs and preserving media, learning Japanese language, 3D modelling and developing digital illustrative art skills. I'm pretty handy on Photoshop! I also enjoy alternative fashion and playing Pokémon Go.
Also here's Uno, my cat ❤️
Services
Subject to change, Jay is currently open to providing the following services:
(Please note, displayed prices subject to change or open to discussion, more information available on Contact page)
Consultation
Following their extensive experience in the games industry, Jay is available to speak, discuss, or sit in on any meetings to advise on a range of topics, including:- Video Game Quality Assurance for AAA, Publishing, Indie and Start-Up studios
- Games & Web Accessibility, specialising in accessibility for AuDHD individuals
- Neurodivergence from the perspective of an AuDHD individual
- LGBTQIA+ guidance from the perspective of a queer individual
- The experience of working in the British games industry as a neurodivergent gender minority individual
Training
Throughout their career, Jay has recognised the importance of passing knowledge onto others. Jay first started training newstarters and giving presentations at Rockstar Lincoln, and has helped fellow testers and budding game devs ever since whenever possible, including being a volunteer mentor for the LimitBreak mentoring program.During their time with The Open University, Jay was also fortunate to have a placement as a Virtual Intern, where they developed a keen interest in pedagogy and a passion for education.Jay is happy to give talks or provide 1-to-1 advice and training when it comes to QA in the industry. They are also happy to train current QA in best Accessibility and UX practices for further career development.
QA Strategy & Planning
Jay has worked on projects big and small, and lead teams of up to 30 people at a time, all the way back down to being the sole tester on a project. They understand how to fully manually test a game from early development to shipping. They understand how to best utilise a team and how to aim for realistic goals within game development. They have designed numerous test plans from scratch with fruitful results.Speak with them to discuss strategy development, test plan development, and other queries related to QA plans-of-attack.
Review & Feedback
As a games industry veteran with additional training in UX, Design and Accessibility, Jay provides a unique outlook on gaming products. Jay can provide a comprehensive review or report, feedback, and discussion sessions about your project, the goals you wish to achieve, and the message you are hoping players take away with them following your experience.
I am currently fleshing out this section and not actively seeking clients in this space, but I am open to discussion!
Design Assistance & Support
Jay not only has a wealth of experience in QA and supporting Devs, they are independently educated in User Experience design, general Design skills, and Accessibility design. They are proficient at Figma and Photoshop.
Admin
With the experience of working in the IT-focused environment of games, Jay has developed numerous admin skills and will happily provide these services for you, including but not limited to:- Ticket database management, including bug regression & vetting
- Knowledge database management, including Confluence upkeep
- File Restructuring and Organising, such as Google Drive management
- Test Plan creation or restructuring, via Google Sheets or Microsoft ExcelThese skills can be contracted on a weekly or monthly basis.
Games
Here is a collection of the disclosed games I have worked on over the years, with the most recent at the top. Might take a bit of scrolling!!
RuneScape 3
Jagex
Android / iOS / PC
QA
King of Meat
Glowmade / Amazon Games
TBC
QA & LGBTQIA+ Guidance
Match Attax Trading Card Game 21/22
Match Attax Team
Android / iOS
QA
Sir Dapp & The Mysterious Manor
Sir Dapp Team
Roblox
QA
![[MOVIE MAGIC!] L.O.L. Surprise! Official Party key art](assets/images/image11.jpg?v=dac2acba "[MOVIE MAGIC!] L.O.L. Surprise! Official Party")
[MOVIE MAGIC!] L.O.L. Surprise! Official Party
Lol Surprise Team
Roblox
QA
RAREPET
Dream Reality Interactive
Android / iOS
QA, Research & Design
Singheads
Dream Reality Interactive
iOS / Android
QA & Research
Transformers: Battlegrounds
Coatsink / Outright Games
Switch / PS4 / Xbox One / PC
QA
PHOGS!
Bit Loom / Coatsink
Switch / PS4 / Xbox One / PC
QA & Training
Cake Bash
High Tea Frog / Coatsink
Switch / PS4 / Xbox One / PC
QA & Training
Get Packed
Moonshine Studios / Coatsink
Stadia
QA & Training
Overcooked! 2 DLC
Ghost Team / Team17
QA
Automachef
Hermes Interactive / Team17
PC / Switch
QA
Red Dead Redemption II
Rockstar Games
PS4 / Xbox One
QA
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files
Rockstar Games
Oculus Rift
QA
Social Club
Rockstar Games
PC / iOS / Android / Xbox / PS
QA
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Rockstar Games
PS3 / Xbox 360
QA
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
Rockstar Games
Amazon Fire / Android / iOS
QA
Grand Theft Auto V
Rockstar Games
PS3 / Xbox 360 / PC
QA & Training
GTA: Online
Rockstar Games
PS3 / Xbox 360 / PS4 / Xbox One / PC
QA & Training
Disclaimer
By contacting Jay Sid, you agree you are doing so in good faith and for constructive and true reason.Harassment will not be tolerated. Conversation will be terminated at any point that harassment, discrimination or ill intent is suspected.Trans rights are human rights.