Felix Miletzki - Freelance Industrial Designer

Q: Where is Felix based?

Felix is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Felix speak?

Felix speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate), Latin (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Felix have?

Felix has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Felix has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Felix may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Felix's latest experience?

Felix's most recent position is Freelance Industrial Designer at Naked Tiger (Truma AG) .

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

In recent years, Felix has worked for Naked Tiger (Truma AG) , Studio F.A. Porsche , EQLC , and Miletzki Industrial Design .

Q: Which industries is Felix most experienced in?

Felix is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Professional Services . Felix also has some experience in Retail , Fashion , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Felix most experienced in?

Felix is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Strategy . Felix also has some experience in Marketing , Procurement , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Felix worked in recently?

Felix has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Felix worked in recently?

Felix has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Strategy .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

9 months

Cologne, Germany

Freelance Industrial Designer

Naked Tiger (Truma AG)

Analyzed the market and the competitors to define product-market-fit
Consulted client on product portfolio strategy
Facilitated ideation and design thinking workshops
Developed storyboards and concept visuals for user testing
Created a new design language to stand out from competitors
Designed a modular camping interior for vans focusing on user interaction

May 2022 - Present

3 years 11 months

Berlin, Germany

Freelance Industrial Designer

Studio F.A. Porsche

Worked on projects through all stages in the consumer electronics and mobility segment based on the studio's principle of form follows function
Realized projects for external clients and internal projects for the Porsche AG
Conducted market, consumer and trend research
Created user groups, scenarios and journey maps
Built presentations and presented design solutions to clients
Developed CMF directions
Designed product families while keeping design theme consistency
Analyzed and transferred the Porsche experience into new product categories

Feb 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Co-Founder / Creative Director, Industrial Designer

EQLC

Planned all strategic activities regarding brand and product design DNA
Conducted market, consumer research, user testing
Executed all aspects of the industrial design process
Facilitated matchmaking of potential suppliers/manufacturers for hardware in compliance with quality demands
Developed and designed all touchpoints of the brand
Prototyped hardware and tested ergonomics, proportion and interaction

Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Co-Founder / Design Lead

WeStyle AG

Conducted market research and competitor analysis
Ran and facilitated internal vision, ideation and innovation workshops
Defined the product-market fit
Developed the brand strategy and visual language
Designed UX/UI for all digital touchpoints
Developed holistic store concept
Roadmapped and planned deliverables for internal and external execution
Designed the flagship store
Planned the architectural phases based on HOAI

Mar 2020 - Apr 2020

2 months

Berlin, Germany

Participant

#WirVsVirus

Participated in a three-day hackathon by the German government to find solutions fighting the issues of the COVID-19 pandemic
Built a community and platform to match industry leaders and manufacturers with hospitals in order to fight the shortage of medical equipment (#IndustryVsVirus)

Aug 2019 - Feb 2021

1 year 7 months

Berlin, Germany

Co-Founder / Product Manager

NOA BLN

Optimized and sourced products from suppliers according to market insights
Planned product launches and marketing activities
Conducted A/B testing of e-comm interface
Managed quality assurance, including certificates and material testing

Jun 2019 - Present

6 years 10 months

Berlin, Germany

Industrial Designer

Miletzki Industrial Design

As an independent industrial designer, worked on larger projects through all stages starting from the research and strategy phase to high end visualization in the consumer product and mobility segment

Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Program Coordinator

START Berlin

Connected students, founders and VCs in Berlin’s start-up ecosystem

Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

10 months

Wolfsburg, Germany

Light Designer Exterior (Intern)

Volkswagen AG

Developed and tested new light animation assets
Worked in multi cross functional teams on new assistance systems
Took part in the planning of VW's global light animation strategy
Designed light animations for models like I.D.4, I.D. Buggy, I.D. Roomzz
Developed an animation library for an optimized internal workflow
Developed a VRED master template for the light design department to optimize internal processes
Designed personal vision on the evolution of light in an autonomous future over six weeks
Assisted the light animation design team on daily tasks
Visualized concept proposals for China clinics

Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

7 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Industrial Design / User Experience (Intern)

Bosch

Supported and participated in user experience projects for various business areas such as automotive, industrial, consumer goods, e-bike and power tools
Designed digital and hardware interaction concepts
Created design concepts based on sketches and 3D renders
Prepared, executed and evaluated user tests following IDEO’s guidelines
Created analog and digital prototypes

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, and Fashion.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Retail

Fashion

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, Strategy, Marketing, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.

Product Development

Research and Development

Strategy

Marketing

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Skills

Product Strategy
Design Research
Workshop Facilitation
Design Thinking
User Research & Testing
User Experience
Web Development
Prototyping
3d Printing
Manufacturing
Sketching
Cgi
Animations

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

Latin

Elementary

Education

Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

University of Cincinnati

Transportation Design · Cincinnati, United States

Oct 2015 - Mar 2020

HTW Berlin

B.A. · Industrial Design · Berlin, Germany

Oct 2006 - Jun 2013

Paul-Natorp-Oberschule

A-Level (Abitur) · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Accelerator Program

Berlin Start-up School

Start-Up Summer School

HTW Berlin

Start-Up Tuesdays

HTW Berlin

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Automotive 8 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 6 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Industrial Designer, Co-Founder / Creative Director, Industrial Designer, Co-Founder / Design Lead

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

September 2023

Last Update

September 2024

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Where is Felix based?

Felix is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Felix speak?

Felix speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate), Latin (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Felix have?

Felix has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Felix has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Felix may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Felix be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Felix would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Industrial Designer, Co-Founder / Creative Director, Industrial Designer, Co-Founder / Design Lead.

What is Felix's latest experience?

Felix's most recent position is Freelance Industrial Designer at Naked Tiger (Truma AG).

What companies has Felix worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Felix has worked for Naked Tiger (Truma AG), Studio F.A. Porsche, EQLC, and Miletzki Industrial Design.

Which industries is Felix most experienced in?

Felix is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Felix also has some experience in Retail, Fashion, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Felix most experienced in?

Felix is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Strategy. Felix also has some experience in Marketing, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Felix worked in recently?

Felix has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Felix worked in recently?

Felix has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Strategy.

What is Felix's education?

Felix holds a Bachelor in Industrial Design from HTW Berlin.

Does Felix have any certificates?

Felix has 3 certificates. These include: Accelerator Program, Start-Up Summer School, and Start-Up Tuesdays.

What is the availability of Felix?

Felix is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Felix?

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