One of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for a number of Automotive UX Engineers, Researchers, UI Designers and Animators, to help them develop unique and innovative vehicles.

You will support delivery of user testing across digital in vehicle experiences, working across virtual reality, static simulators and functional prototypes. Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary design and research team, on a contract basis.

Responsibilities of the UX Engineers, Researchers, Designers and Animator roles include:

• Plan and execute UX testing activities across vehicles, simulators and digital prototypes
• Planning, running and analysing research
• Work closely with designers and product teams to define research needs and translate findings into clear recommendation
• Record and communicate findings from user studies
• Contribute to the creation of benchmarking and user profile
• Collaboration with software and design teams, acting as the go-between to realise the creative vision
• Create models suitable for real-time animation and usage, as well as highly polished visuals renders for use in various applications
• Act as the UI champion, promoting good design practices and educating where possible

Qualifications and skills required for the UX Engineer / Research / Designer / Animator positions may include:

• Degree in a relevant subject matter or equivalent industry experience
• Skilled in conducting Automotive usability studies and user testing
• Proficiency in common research tools
• Knowledge of user-centred design and interaction
• Experienced 3D artist with expert knowledge of 3D tools & Animation
• Ability to convert design visions into working developed models
• Previous experience as a games developer is desirable
• Proficient in Figma & Adobe suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
• Experience working as a UI Designer with animation skills in After Effects
• Background within automotive UX or human machine interaction
• Passionate designer and animator with experience of bringing visuals to life
• Understanding of Automotive UX constraints
• Full UK driving licence

PLEASE NOTE To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.

If you are interested in applying for the UX / UI roles or require further information, please contact:

Jacquie Linton

(phone number removed)

(url removed)

Location: Swindon
Rate: £320 per day inside IR35
Contract: Until June 2026

Overview
Our client is hiring a flexible 2D Designer to support a busy retail design team. You’ll create fast visual concepts, graphics and iconography for in-store experiences, working across product storytelling and fixture communication.

Key Skills
. Strong creative ideation; able to generate quick concepts.
. Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
. Experience in retail, POS or 2D design for physical environments.
. Confident presenting and working at pace.

Role Focus
. Rapid concepting, scamps and mock-ups.
. Graphics for product launches and category updates.
. Prototyping and Photoshop visualisations.
. Collaboration with 3D, Digital, VM and Marketing teams.

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Umbrella Rate: £27.30/hr (Inside IR35)

Are you ready to take your design career to the next level? This is your chance to join an innovative organisation working on some of the most desirable automotive brands in the world. As a Production UI Designer, you ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of user interfaces, bringing creative visions to life and ensuring pixel-perfect execution that resonates with end users. If you re passionate about design, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to work on exciting projects that push boundaries, this opportunity is not to be missed.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate closely with UX and UI design teams to interpret and realise creative intent into tangible designs.
• Design high-quality components that align with the vision and can be easily understood by development teams.
• Maintain visual quality control by working with complex HMI specifications to deliver pixel-perfect UI.
• Act as a champion for UI design, promoting best practices and educating team members on design principles.
• Contribute to the evolution of design systems, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand guidelines.

What You Will Bring:

• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience working with and contributing to design systems.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your previous work as a UI Designer.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A degree-level qualification in a related design field.

Joining this company means becoming part of a dynamic team that values creativity, precision, and collaboration. Your work as a UI Designer (Production) will directly contribute to delivering exceptional user experiences, ensuring that every detail aligns with the company s high standards and vision. This is a role where your passion for design and attention to detail will truly shine.

Location:

This exciting role is based in Gaydon, a hub for automotive innovation and design excellence.

Interested?

If you re ready to drive your career forward and make a real impact in the world of UI design, apply now to seize this incredible opportunity and bring your creative expertise to the forefront of automotive design.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Reference: (phone number removed)

Umbrella Rate: £33.99/hr (Inside IR35)

Step into a world of creativity and innovation with this exciting opportunity as a Senior Production UI and Animation Designer. Working across some of the most desirable automotive brands globally, this role offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams, bringing cutting-edge designs to life while shaping the future of user interfaces. If you are passionate about design, animation, and delivering pixel-perfect UI components, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate closely with UX and UI teams to interpret creative intent and produce visually engaging components that align with the brand s vision.
• Design and deliver complex HMI specifications with pixel-perfect UI, ensuring visual quality control.
• Act as a champion for UI design, promoting best practices and educating team members on design principles.
• Work with design systems, actively contributing to their evolution and maintaining consistency across projects.
• Bring visuals to life through compelling animations using tools like After Effects.
• Ensure all designs reflect good UX thinking, principles, and practices while maintaining brand-led narratives.

What You Will Bring:

• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
• Demonstrated experience working with design systems and contributing to their development.
• A portfolio showcasing your expertise as a UI Designer and animator, highlighting previous successful projects.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working effectively across cross-functional teams.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in a related design field, demonstrating your commitment to creative excellence.

This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the company s design vision, ensuring every user interface reflects the highest standards of creativity and functionality. By joining this company, you ll be contributing to an inspiring culture that values innovation, collaboration, and attention to detail, helping to create engaging user experiences that stand out in the industry.

Location:

This role is based in Gaydon, a hub for automotive innovation and creativity, offering an inspiring workplace for design professionals.

Interested?

Don t miss the chance to elevate your career as a Senior UI and Animation Designer (Production). Apply today and take the first step towards joining a team that values your creativity, expertise, and passion for design.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a UI Designer (Production) to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Duties:

• Working across some of the most desirable automotive brands in the world, you ll join at an exciting time.
• Collaborating closely between the UX and UI design teams, you ll be responsible for interpreting and realising creative intent, designing components that are faithful to the vision which can be understood by development teams; whilst ensuring visual quality control to complex HMI specifications with pixel-perfect UI. You ll act as the UI champion, promoting good design practices and educating where possible.
• You re a passionate designer with experience in working with strong brand guidelines and design systems, underpinned by good UX thinking, principles and practice.
• You love working in the detail and have an interest in both technical and creative design. You know what makes an engaging user experience and the importance of consistent brand-led narratives.

Skills Required:

• Proficient in Figma & Adobe suite inc. Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Experience working with design systems and actively contributing to and evolving them.

Education Required:

• Experience working as a UI Designer.
• A portfolio showcasing previous work.
• Able to work collaboratively between cross-functional teams.
• Degree level qualification in a related design field.

Title: UI Designer

Location: London (onsite role)

Contract Type: 40 hours per week, Fixed term Agency contract – Inside IR35

Duration: 8 months with extensions

Compensation: £70-78 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)

We’re looking for a Visual Designer with exceptional craft and execution skills that can autonomously deliver work on execution briefs. This will enable them to take the right design decision and understanding how to improve it. The visual designer should also have a solid understanding of UX and UI. The candidate should feel confident in the visual field and be interested in making pitch decks, mockup and interactive prototypes. They should also working on design tasks as well as creative and innovative ideas when required. Their portfolio should contain great examples of crafts and design, and they should be up to date with global trends in design. Sponsorships or theatrical experience and client-facing presentation skills are preferable.

Key job responsibilities

The following are key responsibilities of the Visual Designer:

• UI design, motion ideas, and designs for innovative advertising experiences for global brands.

• Create customer centered campaign executions by integrating marketing objectives, target audience, creative assets, design and motion patterns into intuitive solutions.

• Independently lead campaign executions and collaborate with EU/US design teams.

• Create on-brand design solutions for all owned and operated channels that meet measurable business goals.

• Partner with and/or lead senior art directors, copywriters, designers, program managers, developers, and content producers to create customer-focused solutions that deliver on advertiser objectives

• Deliver high-quality look and feel and designs for campaigns across different touch-points.

• Make creative trade-off decisions between teams, clients, and end-customer needs.

• Measure and evaluate current processes within the department and improve them through documentation.

Basic qualifications

• Experience working in advertising, design departments, digital media, marketing.

• Proven experience in design / communications experience at advertising agencies and/or in-house creative departments

• An online creative portfolio demonstrating design skill-set. Strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking and process, visual design skills, and interactive/digital advertising experiences that solve for a customer/business problem.

• In-depth understanding of industry design tools (Ex. Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, WebFlow)

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal).

• Experience managing projects in a fast pace environment.

• Ability to prioritize various tasks effectively to meet even challenging deadlines.

• Experience working cross-functionally and with a wide range of employees with different skill sets.

• Adaptable and quick to learn new processes and tools, demonstrating strong technical/operational capabilities.

• Self-directed, goal-oriented and flexible, enjoying working in a fast-paced and at times ambiguous environment.

• Understanding of technical integration of ideas, and the ability to build relationships with development roles and designers.

• Proficiency in English

We are seeking a talented and motivated Frontend Developer with strong expertise in TypeScript to join our growing development team. In this role, you will work on building high-quality, scalable, and responsive web applications using React and TypeScript. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences, optimize performance, and contribute to the overall architecture of our platform.

Initially it will be a six-month contract but there is potential for it to be extended. The role is Hybrid, with one day a week being based in their London office. It is a full-time role, 40 hours per week.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable and responsive web applications using React.js and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement modern, intuitive, and visually appealing user interfaces.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices.
• Optimize applications for maximum performance across a wide range of devices and browsers.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain a high level of code quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in both development and production environments.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and collaborate with other engineers on overall application design.
• Ensure the scalability and security of applications by following best development practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating new tools and libraries into the project as appropriate.
• Work with version control systems like Git and ensure continuous integration and deployment processes are followed.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate RESTful APIs and handle data flow effectively.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven experience in React.js and TypeScript development.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript and modern front-end technologies.
• Experience with state management libraries like Redux, Recoil, or similar.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Solid understanding of web development fundamentals: HTML, CSS, and responsive design.
• Strong debugging skills and the ability to troubleshoot performance issues.
• Ability to write clean, modular, and well-documented code.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

UX Designer (Contract)

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Bristol Harborside/Hybrid (2 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

We are seeking a talented UX Designer to be part of our dynamic team dedicated to reimagining customer onboarding experiences and enhancing in-app banking functionalities. If you have a passion for user-centered design and a knack for creating seamless digital experiences, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end UX design, encompassing research, interaction design, and some UI work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive design delivery across web and mobile platforms.
• Drive customer experience improvement initiatives, focusing on reducing drop-out rates and boosting conversion through innovative AI solutions.
• Help shape the design processes, stakeholder engagement methods, and overall design delivery structure within our new lab.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong UX Design Experience: Proven expertise in the UX design lifecycle, from initial research to final product delivery.
• Research Skills: Ability to conduct lightweight user research to inform design decisions.
• UI Design Capabilities: While not mandatory, UI design experience is a definite plus.
• Collaborative Mindset: Experience working in collaborative design teams, with a focus on open communication and teamwork.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders and understand their needs.

Tools We Use:

• Figma: Our primary design tool.
• Adobe Suite: Experience is beneficial but not required.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role ‘apply now’ to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.