Jan Stechert - UX/UI Designer for Digital Products

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Frankfurt, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2025 - Present

1 year 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Deutsche Bahn

The focus of this project is the digitalization of Deutsche Bahn. The goal is to optimize communication and information presentation in rail vehicle maintenance.
My focus is on designing the interfaces. Development is user-centered, with close collaboration with focus groups through interviews.
Tools & methods: Figma, UX, UI. The project is considered an internal flagship project at DB.

Jun 2023 - Mar 2025

1 year 10 months

Betzdorf, Germany

Schäfer Shop

The goal of this project was to optimize the conversion rate in one of Germany's leading B2B online shops.
A special focus was on improving the search, self-service, and checkout.
Based on solid A/B tests and qualitative research methods, including user tests and interviews, I systematically improved the shopping experience.
At the same time, I developed concepts for AI-powered virtual sales assistants.
Tools & methods: Figma, UX, UI.

May 2023 - Jun 2023

2 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Cueconcept

In this project, I worked on a 3D showroom where I defined the UX and UI.
I developed a feature that allowed embedding videos and PDFs in the showroom.
The UX was optimized in a three-dimensional space to present products to clients like Siemens via videoconferences.
Tools & methods: Figma, UX, UI.

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

7 months

Bonn, Germany

Deutsche Telekom

I worked on two projects: an AI strategy involving the various Telekom touchpoints and the MagentaZuhause app.
The AI strategy was developed to connect services and upsells through hyper-personalization and to capture future user needs.
The MagentaZuhause app allows you to connect and use smart devices.
Tools & methods: Figma, Sketch, UX, UI.

May 2021 - Aug 2021

4 months

Berlin, Germany

BVG

I optimized an onboarding process that was very complex due to legal constraints.
I validated ideas in short iterations and worked closely with a UX researcher.
In the end, we made the process very precise and efficient.
Tools & methods: Axure, UX.

Mar 2021 - Aug 2022

1 year 6 months

Cologne, Germany

Carglass

My main task was to optimize the conversion rate of the appointment booking funnel.
There were several touchpoints guiding the customer to book an appointment.
We used A/B tests, Google Analytics, user interviews and user tests to validate UX hypotheses.
In addition, I improved the design system and facilitated workshops.
Tools & Methods: Figma, Sketch, UX, UI.

Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Adag Payroll Services

In this project, we developed an Android app to manage extras.
Employees could use the application to track extras’ working hours and expenses on the TV set.
The app was designed for fast and efficient use, with a very simple UX for a quick start.
Tools & Methods: Sketch, UX, UI, Android.

Dec 2020 - Dec 2020

1 month

Cologne, Germany

Digitas Pixelpark

I developed the strategy for a pitch and researched forward-looking UX methods and modern technologies.
With full effort, I created state-of-the-art ideas and approaches that hadn’t been seen before.
As an outcome, I developed the pitch presentation.
Tools & Methods: Axure, UX.

Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

2 months

Berlin, Germany

Healy World

I designed UX and UI for a dashboard that allows Healy product sellers to keep track of profits and sales figures.
We used gamification to motivate users and enhance informed workflows.
Users could make decisions based on up-to-date information.
Tools & Methods: Figma, UX, UI.

Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Columba

In this project, we developed an MVP for funeral directors.
The SaaS platform allowed directors to handle their daily tasks and purchase various work tools.
Data from end customers was collected.
Tools & Methods: Sketch, UX, UI.

Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

3 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

PwC

The goal was to develop a B2B mobile app to protect company employees from the coronavirus.
The faster a solution was in place, the sooner we achieved full protection.
To fight the virus, we had to create a simple user experience in a very short time.
Tools & Methods: Sketch, UX, UI, Android.

Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Ergo

I worked on two projects: a redesign of an appointment booking tool and on the interface of AEM (CMS).
The new approach in the redesign allowed a more efficient and focused path for users.
Insurance agents could use the CMS to design their company pages.
User tests proved the clean user experience.
Tools & Methods: Axure, Sketch, UX, UI.

Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

3 months

Cologne, Germany

Digitas Pixelpark

The end client was Düsseldorf public utilities. I conceptualized and designed a login process for their service center.
My review served as a basis for the portal redesign.
I carried out an as-is analysis of the user journey.
Tools & Methods: Sketch, UX, UI.

Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

1 month

Berlin, Germany

Exxeta

We created initial concepts for the client ista and their heating cost billing platform.
Various brainstorming sessions and workshops provided ideas and basic research for the successful tools.
Tools & Methods: Sketch, UX, UI.

Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

3 months

Cologne, Germany

Avenga

I worked with two different agency clients.
For WDR, I designed a platform for TV program producers to work together on projects and search for and edit video sequences.
For HDI, I designed digitalization tools for insurance agents to capture customer data digitally that was previously collected on paper.
Tools & Methods: Sketch, UX, UI.

Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

1 year 7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Deutsche Bahn

We designed various apps for DB, including an application to digitize the process of maintaining and further developing the rail network.
I facilitated focus group workshops to clarify requirements.
With an Android app, the process could be done digitally and much more efficiently.
Tools & Methods: Sketch, UX, UI, Android.

Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

7 months

Neuss, Germany

Renault / RCI-Banque

In this project, we modernized a web application for sales reps to offer leasing loans to end customers.
We explored employees' concerns and work focus through focus group interviews.
Based on that, we designed the interface.
Tools & Methods: Sketch, UX, UI, Web.

Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

8 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Vodafone

I worked on two Android-based apps: a preinstalled chat client on Vodafone smartphones and an IoT app for the Indian market that won a Red Dot Award.
Using interviews, I defined use cases for a dual-SIM device.
Tools & Methods: Sketch, UX, UI, Android.

Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

5 months

Essen, Germany

RWE

We developed an MVP to promote e-mobility in Germany, including a digital app for sharing electric charging stations.
The sharing was paid with a digital currency.
Tools & Methods: Sketch, UX, UI.

Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

1 year 1 month

Willich, Germany

FinTech Group

Here we developed various app products, including a 3D Trader for investor presentations.
Another product allowed unlocking apps via Bluetooth on devices like iPhones without a password login.
Tools & Methods: Photoshop, Illustrator, Xcode, Swift.

May 2013 - Mar 2015

1 year 11 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Medisana Space Technologies

I designed UX/UI for the Vitadock app and the Vitadock online shop.
The app clearly displayed data from various e-health devices, like blood pressure monitors.
I improved the conversion rate in the Vitadock shop using Google Analytics and A/B testing.
Tools & methods: Photoshop, HTML/CSS.

Mar 2013 - Mar 2013

1 month

Düsseldorf, Germany

ADD 2

I created animated ad formats for clients like C&A.
Tools & methods: Flash, internet advertising.

Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

6 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

TWT Interactive

I developed UX/UI concepts for the Zero online shop.
I also created newsletter campaigns that promoted offers in the fashion industry.
Tools & methods: Photoshop, Illustrator.

Industry experience

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Experienced in Transportation, Retail, Automotive, Healthcare, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication.

Transportation

Retail

Automotive

Healthcare

Banking and Finance

Telecommunication

Business area experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Information Technology, Marketing, Business Intelligence, Strategy, and Research and Development.

Product Development

Information Technology

Marketing

Business Intelligence

Strategy

Research and Development

Skills

User Experience
User Interface
Research
Development

Languages

German

Native

Education

Mar 2006 - Dec 2009

Institute of Design

Diploma · Communication Design · Düsseldorf, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 23

Experience in Transportation 3 y

Avg length 7 m

Longest experience 1 y 10 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Main industries Transportation, Retail, Automotive

Main business areas Product Development, Information Technology, Marketing

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September 2025

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Jan is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Jan speaks the following languages: German (Native).

Jan has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Jan has worked and for 21 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Jan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

In recent years, Jan has worked for Deutsche Bahn, Schäfer Shop, Cueconcept, Deutsche Telekom, and Carglass.

Jan is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Automotive, and Healthcare. Jan also has some experience in Retail, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication.

Jan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Marketing. Jan also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Strategy, and Research and Development.

Jan has recently worked in industries like Retail, Transportation, and Automotive.

Jan has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Marketing.

Jan attended Institute of Design for Communication Design.

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