User Experience Researcher

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