Christoph König - Owner, Planner & Hands-on Builder

Q: Where is Christoph based?

Christoph is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Christoph speak?

Christoph speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christoph have?

Christoph has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 1 month . Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christoph's latest experience?

Christoph's most recent position is Owner, Planner & Hands-on Builder at Self-directed Construction Project .

Q: What companies has Christoph worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christoph has worked for Self-directed Construction Project and Deutsche Welle .

Q: Which industries is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Production , Product Development , and Research and Development . Christoph also has some experience in Human Resources , Information Technology , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment and Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Jul 2024 - May 2026

1 year 11 months

Tangermünde, Germany

Owner, Planner & Hands-on Builder

Self-directed Construction Project

Immersed myself in all aspects of sustainable construction, including planning and coordinating specialist tradespeople.
Performed extensive hands-on work using sustainable materials and traditional craftsmanship, including clay interior finishing.
Managed timelines, budget, and all key decisions, bearing responsibility for the consequences of any mistakes.

Jan 2021 - Jun 2024

3 years 6 months

Berlin, Germany

Hybrid

Senior UX Designer

Deutsche Welle

Conceptualized and further developed the hybrid and multilingual DW App Breaking News App for iOS/Android in a cross-functional agile team as part of the relaunch of dw.com.
Strategically developed various components and optimized user flows across multiple platforms and offerings.
Contributed to establishing UX writing, accessibility, and SEO in product development.
Introduced Figma to develop a component library for prototypes and wireframes.

Sep 2014 - Dec 2020

6 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

UX Interaction Designer

Axel Springer

Contributed to establishing a user-centered design process in the agile product development of welt.de, advising stakeholders and agile product teams.
Researched and developed components and tools related to user profiles, customer journey, and CMS.
Participated in establishing a UX lab.
Planned, moderated, and evaluated usability tests, A/B tests, feedback workshops, and quantitative online studies to optimize design solutions.

Jan 2009 - Aug 2014

5 years 8 months

Berlin, Germany

Team Lead Image Editing Department

Axel Springer

Controlled and optimized production processes, and administered production systems for image editing within the BILD newspaper group.
Managed employee scheduling, disciplinary leadership, and shift planning.

Jan 2001 - Dec 2008

8 years

Berlin, Germany

Editorial Designer

Axel Springer

Edited layouts and managed production for WELT am SONNTAG, DIE WELT, and Berliner Morgenpost.
Served as the regular layouter in the sports department.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment and Construction.

Media and Entertainment

Construction

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Production, Product Development, Research and Development, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Project Management.

Production

Product Development

Research and Development

Human Resources

Information Technology

Project Management

Summary

I am a Senior UX Designer with over 10 years of experience in researching and conceptualizing responsive websites and apps.

I thrive in a collaborative environment where I can quickly achieve practical and user-centered solutions. My work is driven by a results-oriented approach, always keeping in mind the needs of users and stakeholders.

I would describe myself as highly creative, technically proficient and passionate, with a penchant for developing interactive prototypes to better communicate and align on complex relationships and solutions.

Skills

Computer Skills
Ability To Work In A Team
Microsoft Office
Adobe Photoshop
Figma
Ux Design
Ui Design
Focus On User Research
Design Thinking
Ideation Workshops
A/B Testing
Sketch
Axure
Wireframing
Prototyping
Usability Testing
Design
Mobile Webdesign
Accessibility
Ux Writing

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2001 - Jul 2008

University of Applied Sciences at Berlin

Degreed engineer · Print and Media Technology · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Usability Engineer

Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in Cologne

Certified Scrum Product Owner

Scrum Alliance

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Media and Entertainment 23.5 y

Avg length 5 y

Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Owner, Planner & Hands-on Builder, Senior UX Designer, UX Interaction Designer

Main industries Media and Entertainment, Construction

Main business areas Production, Product Development, Research and Development

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

June 2026

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Where is Christoph based?

Christoph is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Christoph speak?

Christoph speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Christoph have?

Christoph has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Christoph has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 1 month. Note that Christoph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christoph be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christoph would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner, Planner & Hands-on Builder, Senior UX Designer, UX Interaction Designer.

What is Christoph's latest experience?

Christoph's most recent position is Owner, Planner & Hands-on Builder at Self-directed Construction Project.

What companies has Christoph worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christoph has worked for Self-directed Construction Project and Deutsche Welle.

Which industries is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment and Construction.

Which business areas is Christoph most experienced in?

Christoph is most experienced in business areas like Production, Product Development, and Research and Development. Christoph also has some experience in Human Resources, Information Technology, and Project Management.

Which industries has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment and Construction.

Which business areas has Christoph worked in recently?

Christoph has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Christoph's education?

Christoph attended University of Applied Sciences at Berlin for Print and Media Technology.

Does Christoph have any certificates?

Christoph has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Usability Engineer and Certified Scrum Product Owner.

What is the availability of Christoph?

Christoph is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christoph?

Christoph's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.