Junior UX Researcher - Digital Interaction - 36242559

Caresoft Global; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment consultancy is seeking a Junior UX Researcher to focus on testing and digital interaction. The role involves executing usability tests across various platforms and collaborating closely with design teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong user-testing experience and a proactive mindset, passionate about automotive design and digital innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting usability studies and user testing.
• Understanding of core principles of user-centred design.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute UX testing activities.
• Conduct usability testing across digital interfaces.
• Collaborate with UX Designers to identify friction points.

Skills

Usability studies

User testing

User-centred design

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

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 31.3.26

Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week

Reference: J36242559

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 and Experience

• 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

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Caresoft Global Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.