Senior UX / UI Designer

Futura Design; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive design firm in Coventry is looking for a Senior UX/UI Designer. This role involves creating immersive digital experiences across automotive interfaces, collaborating with international teams, and utilizing tools like Blender and Unreal Engine. Candidates should possess a strong portfolio in 3D design and a relevant degree. This is an inside IR35, 6-month contract position offering up to GBP47.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating 3D experience design and motion graphics.
• Proficiency in design tools.
• Passion for detail and narrative-driven design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to define and visualize 3D digital experiences.
• Create motion graphics and animations.
• Build prototypes using design tools.
• Present work clearly through visual decks.

Skills

3D experience design

Motion graphics

Interface storytelling

Visual craft

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in 3D Design or related field

Tools

Blender

Unreal Engine

After Effects

Adobe CC

Figma

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Coventry is searching for a Senior UX / UI Designer to join their team. This is an Inside IR35, 6-month contract position.

Umbrella Pay Rate: Up to GBP47.30 per hour.

As part of the Global Design network, the UK-based team plays a key role in shaping innovative user experiences across both digital and physical automotive environments. We are seeking a 3D Experience Designer to join our forward-thinking UI/UX team. This new role is ideal for a creative specialist with a strong background in 3D visualisation, motion design, and HMI development. You will contribute to the design of immersive, intuitive interfaces for concept and production vehicles - and related digital platforms (e.g. centre screens, clusters, mobile apps). Working closely with interior, and digital teams, you'll help bring future-focused, multi-sensory user journeys to life through spatial design and interactive prototyping.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Collaborate with UI/UX, interior, and HMI teams to define and visualize 3D digital experiences across screens and in-cabin environments.
• Design motion graphics, transitions, and animations that enhance storytelling and user understanding.
• Create spatial UI concepts, immersive interactions, and UX elements for future mobility experiences.
• Build prototypes and visual tests using tools like Unreal Engine, Blender, or After Effects to validate interaction logic and aesthetics.
• Translate key UX narratives and vehicle use cases into impactful 3D content and immersive UI touchpoints.
• Contribute to asset creation for high-fidelity visualizations including icons, lighting effects, material finishes, and screen behaviours.
• Stay up to date on industry trends in immersive UX, automotive HMI, gaming/real-time rendering, and motion design.
• Present your work and findings clearly through visual decks, video prototypes, or motion studies.
• Maintain a consistent visual language across the product, in line with the brand and experience strategy.
• Collaborate with teams across the UK, India, and Italy to deliver aligned global design intent.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor s degree in 3D Design, Motion Design, Interaction Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating 3D experience design, motion graphics, interface storytelling, and visual craft.
• Proficiency in tools such as Blender, Unreal Engine, After Effects, Adobe CC, Figma, or equivalents.
• Bonus if experienced with real-time rendering, automotive HMI, or Unity.
• Passion for detail, narrative-driven design, and pushing the boundaries of digital-physical interaction.
• Highly collaborative, curious, and motivated to grow in a fast-paced creative environment.

Additional Information:

• Role based in the UK, with occasional travel to India and/or Italy for workshops and global reviews.