Senior Design Researcher

Expleo Group UK Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo Group UK Jobs is seeking a Senior Design Researcher to lead insight‑driven research across multiple vehicle programmes. You will plan and run studies, shape product experiences, and influence strategic design decisions in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team.

The role requires proven Design Research or UX Research experience, strong methods selection, and the ability to translate findings into clear, actionable insights for designers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven Design Research or UX Research experience.
• Experience conducting both digital and in-person research.
• Ability to translate complex findings into actionable insights.
• Experience collaborating with designers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver research studies across vehicle programmes.
• Select appropriate methodologies to inform design decisions.
• Translate findings into customer insights for design and business decisions.
• Lead insight-driven projects within a fast-paced design environment.

Skills

Design Research

UX Research

Research planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Dovetail

dscout

Job description

Expleo is seeking a Senior Design Researcher to join an innovative team.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned researcher to lead insight-driven projects, shape product experiences, and influence strategic design decisions across multiple vehicle programmes.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you'll be responsible for planning and delivering research, selecting the most effective methodologies, and transforming findings into actionable customer insights that inform design and business decisions.

Key Experience:

• Proven Design Research and/or UX Research experience
• Strong background conducting both digital and in-person research
• Expertise in research planning and methodology selection
• Ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights
• Experience collaborating closely with designers and cross-functional stakeholders
• Confident presenting research outcomes, recommendations, and challenging assumptions when appropriate
• Automotive experience beneficial, but not essential

Skills required:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent commercial experience
• Automotive, mobility, transportation or consumer technology experience.
• Experience with Dovetail and dscout

Suitable for individuals comfortable working independently within a mature and fast-paced design environment