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