User Experience Researcher

Job Title: UX Researcher – Digital Interaction (Contract)

Location: West Midlands (On-site / Flexi)

Job Type: Contract / Freelance

Duration: 10 months

Start Date: June 2026

Rate: Circa £50,000 pro rata (£29.33/hr)

About the Role

A world-class iconic automotive brand is looking for a hands-on UX Researcher to join their multidisciplinary design and research team. You'll plan and execute usability testing across in-vehicle systems, VR simulators and functional prototypes — working in an agile sprint-based environment where your research directly shapes design decisions on next-generation vehicles.

You Will:

• Plan and run UX testing across vehicles, simulators and digital prototypes
• Conduct usability testing using qualitative and quantitative methods
• Collaborate with UX Designers to identify friction points and improve usability
• Present findings clearly to internal design and product teams
• Support concept validation through to final product assessment

You'll Need:

• Solid usability testing and user research experience
• Confident testing across physical, digital and immersive prototypes
• User-centred design principles knowledge
• Agile, delivery-focused mindset
• Full UK driving licence ✅

Bonus Points For:

• Automotive UX or HMI knowledge
• Eye-tracking or behavioural analytics experience
• Accessibility best practices awareness