UX Researcher - Digital Interaction | Automotive
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid - 2-3 days on-site)
Start: 4th June 2026
Contract: Fixed Term to March 2027 £50-55k pro rata
Sector: EV - Vehicle Engineering & Architecture
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 at their Gaydon facility.
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:
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver practical, 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
- 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 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 at Gaydon 2-3 days per week
Desirable:
- Familiarity with automotive UX constraints including driver attention and distraction principles
- Basic understanding of accessibility best practices
- Experience with eye-tracking or behavioural analytics tools
- Previous exposure to working with developers or cross-functional design teams
What's On Offer:
- Hybrid working from West Midlands
- Fixed-term contract through to March 2027
- Work on next-generation EV vehicle development
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment