Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Junior UX Researcher – Digital Interaction to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.
Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.
We are seeking practical and hands-on UX researcher with a passion for testing and digital interaction. You will be actively involved with in-vehicle and prototype testing, working across various fidelity levels including virtual reality, static simulators and functional prototypes.
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary design and research team, contributing user insights throughout the design and development cycle. This role is well suited to those who are delivery-focused, agile in approach and able to produce research that informs design decisions efficiently and clearly.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and execute UX testing activities in vehicle and across prototype platforms.
* Conduct usability testing across digital interfaces using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
* Collaborate with UX Designers to identify friction points and support improvements to usability and flow.
* Capture and communicate findings from user studies to internal teams in a concise and practical format.
* Contribute to the creation of benchmarking insights, user personas and attribute tracking.
* Maintain relevant testing documentation and participate actively in sprint planning and iteration.
* Support early concept validation as well as final product assessment.
Essential Skills and Experience Required:
* Experience conducting usability studies and user testing.
* Understanding of core principles of user-centred design and interaction.
* Ability to identify usability issues and make clear, actionable recommendations.
* Confident in testing physical, digital and immersive prototypes.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings effectively.
* Proactive and collaborative mindset, comfortable working in agile delivery environments.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Skills and Experience Requested:
* Familiarity with automotive UX constraints, including driver attention and distraction principles.
* Basic understanding of accessibility best practices.
* Previous exposure to tools such as eye-tracking, user testing platforms or behavioural analytics.
* Experience working with developers or multidisciplinary design teams.
Personal Attributes Requested:
* Energetic and enthusiastic with a delivery-focused approach.
* Willingness to learn and adapt as part of a fast-moving team.
* Comfortable with hands-on testing and quick iteration cycles.
* Able to take initiative while contributing positively to a team culture.
* Clear thinker who brings momentum to complex projects.
* Keen interest in automotive design and digital innovation.
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