Job Title: Junior UX Researcher – Digital Interaction Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire (Minimum 3 days a week onsite (could be requested to do up to 5 as business needs) Rate: £27.21ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £20.35ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract Intially to - 31.3.26 Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week The Role 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: * 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: * 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 * 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 INSIDE IR35