Senior UX Designer – Automotive HMI Systems - Gaydon

Pdsluk; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive design firm in Coventry is seeking a talented Senior UX Designer to create innovative interaction designs for cutting-edge automotive systems. This role focuses on enhancing user experiences through human-centred design principles within an established Figma-based design system. The ideal candidate has experience in UX design for embedded systems and a background in automotive or consumer electronics. This is a fixed-term contract until March 2026, and sponsorship applications are not accepted.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UX design for complex embedded systems.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Background in automotive or consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

• Craft high-quality interaction designs for in-vehicle systems.
• Collaborate with research, behavioural science, and engineering teams.
• Contribute to the Figma-based design system evolution.

Skills

UX design for embedded systems

Human-centred design

Prototyping skills

Interface design

Tools

Figma

Job description

We are seeking a talentedSenior UX Designer – Automotive HMI Systemsto join our client's innovative team based in Gaydon, West Midlands.

This is a fixed-term contract until March 2026, you will craft high-quality interaction designs for cutting-edge in-vehicle systems, including instrument clusters, centre screens, passenger displays, and emerging interaction modalities like voice and gesture. Your expertise in human-centred design and usability principles will be key to developing intuitive, engaging user experiences that align with industry standards and safety guidelines. You will work within an established Figma-based design system, continually contributing to its evolution while collaborating closely with research, behavioural science, and engineering teams. Your skills in prototyping, user journeys, and interface design will support the delivery of seamless digital interactions across the automotive environment.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in UX design for complex embedded systems, outstanding communication skills, and a background in automotive or consumer electronics. Knowledge of agile practices and a passion for innovative user experiences will set you apart.

Join us and help shape the future of automotive UX through inspiring, human-centred design.

Note:Due to the nature of this position, we are unable to accept applications requiring sponsorship