Junior UX Researcher - Digital Interaction

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Junior UX Researcher – Digital Interaction to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

We are seeking 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.

Essential Skills and Experience Required:

• 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 Skills and Experience Requested:

• 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 Requested:

• 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.