UX Researcher – Digital Interaction
Automotive | In-Vehicle & Prototype Testing
Location: West Midlands (hybrid)
Start: 4th June 2026
End: 31st March 2027
Contract: Fixed Term £55k pro rata
We are supporting a leading luxury automotive client in their search for a hands-on UX Researcher to join their in-house design and research team. You will contribute user insights across the full design and development cycle, working across in-vehicle testing, virtual reality, static simulators and functional prototypes.
Role Overview:
You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering practical and agile research that directly informs design decisions. This role suits a delivery-focused researcher who is comfortable in fast-moving environments and confident testing across a range of prototype fidelities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and conduct usability studies and in-person moderated user testing sessions
* Work across multiple prototype fidelities including VR, static simulators and functional prototypes
* Identify usability issues and produce clear, actionable recommendations
* Communicate findings effectively to design and engineering stakeholders
* Collaborate with developers and multidisciplinary design teams throughout delivery cycles
* Operate proactively within agile workflows and iterate quickly on research outputs
Essential Requirements:
* Proven experience in user research and usability testing, including in-person moderated studies
* Understanding of user-centred design principles and digital interaction
* Proficiency with Maze and common research tools (Qualtrics, UserTesting.com, Optimal Workshop)
* Confident testing physical, digital and immersive prototypes
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Full UK driving licence
* Legal right to work in the UK
* Ability to work on-site
Desirable:
* Familiarity with automotive UX constraints including driver attention and distraction principles
* Basic understanding of accessibility best practices
* Experience with eye-tracking, behavioural analytics or similar tools
* Previous exposure to working with developers or cross-functional design teams
What's On Offer:
* Hybrid working – West Midlands
* Fixed-term contract through to March 2027
* Work directly on next-generation EV vehicle development
* Collaborative, multidisciplinary studio environment