About the Company

We’re Gemba — a fast-moving VR training company on a mission to make boring training a thing of the past. Our Newcastle team is small, collaborative and hands-on.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Junior QA Tester with a creative spark to join us for a fixed term 12-month maternity cover. We need someone who’s eager, switched-on, and ready to get up to speed quickly.

The Mission

You will be our quality gatekeeper, but because we are a close-knit team, you'll also get to flex your creative muscles.

1. Primary Responsibility (The Core Role)

• QA Testing: Test our VR platform and experiences to ensure they are bug-free.
• Bug Hunting: Log, track, and retest bugs using structured plans.
• Creative Destruction: Think outside the box to try and 'break' the build.
• Collaboration: Work right next to developers and artists to polish the product.
• A Clear Communicator: There is no point finding a bug if you can't explain the issue. You'll need to be able to describe problems clearly to developers so they can fix them fast.

2. The "Wildcard" (Your Bonus Power)

We’d love someone who brings a little something extra to the table. This doesn't need to be professional-level experience—just a hobby or passion you want to develop. This could be:

• Graphic design (Photoshop/Adobe Suite)
• Animation
• Basic coding or Unity experience
• Video editing
• AI image creation
• 3D modelling
• Or any other creative/technical skill you’ve dabbled in!

About You

• Ambitious & Curious: You love gaming, VR, AI, or creative tech.
• A "Do-er": You enjoy solving problems and jumping between different types of tasks.
• No Ego: You're happy taking direction and helping wherever needed.
• Passionate about the industry: Your hobbies and personal projects reflect what you want to get into.

We don't require testing experience, or a degree. This is a genuine entry level role for someone creative and passionate about video games, AI, and digital creative work. Passion projects and side hustles absolutely count as relevant experience and that's what we want to see! Think portfolios, game jams, GitHub etc.

The Logistics

• Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per annum.
• Location: Fully onsite in our Newcastle office.
• Start date: ASAP
• Note: We are unfortunately unable to offer relocation packages or visa sponsorship for this role.

What you'll get

• Experience working in a fast-growing industry with the latest tech (VR, AI).
• A close-knit, supportive team who will teach you loads.
• A chance to stretch into new skills and find your path.

How to apply

Apply via LinkedIn with your CV, plus anything that shows your creative/technical interest. This could be a link to your portfolio, website, socials, GitHub, work samples etc.

We look forward to hearing from you!