Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: UX Researcher Digital Interaction - £27.21/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire/Hybrid potential - 8 Months (potential for yearly renewal) The Role: Our automotive client is seeking a 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 Skills and Experience: Essential: - 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: - 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 - 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 Additional information: This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35. The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business. Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors