Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:UX Researcher Digital Interaction - 27.21/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire/Hybrid potential - 8 Months (potential for yearly renewal)The Role:Our automotive client is seeking a 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 assessmentSkills and Experience:Essential:- 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 innovationAdditional information:This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.