UX Researcher - #Automotive #lux #brand - Hybrid Midlands
  • England,West Midlands,Coventry
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
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
Job number 3583107

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