Jan Stechert - UX/UI Designer for Digital Products

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Frankfurt, Germany

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Experience

Mar 2025 - Present

1 year 8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Deutsche Bahn

This project focuses on the digitalization of Deutsche Bahn. The goal is to optimize communication and information presentation in the maintenance of rail vehicles.
My focus is on designing the interfaces. Further 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 of DB.

Jun 2023 - Mar 2025

1 year 10 months

Betzdorf, Germany

Schäfer Shop

The goal of this project was to optimize the conversion rate of one of Germany's leading B2B online shops.
A particular focus was placed on optimizing the search, self-service, and checkout processes.
Based on well-founded 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-supported 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 made it possible to integrate videos and PDFs into the showroom.
The UX was optimized for three-dimensional space to present products to customers such as Siemens via video conferences.
Tools & methods: Figma, UX, UI.

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

7 months

Bonn, Germany

Deutsche Telekom

I worked on two projects: an AI strategy incorporating the various Telekom touchpoints and the MagentaZuhause application.
The AI strategy was developed to connect services and upsells through hyper-personalization and identify users' future needs.
The MagentaZuhause application allows SmartDevices to be connected and used.
Tools & methods: Figma, Sketch, UX, UI.

May 2021 - Aug 2021

4 months

Berlin, Germany

BVG

I optimized an onboarding process that was very complicated due to legal restrictions.
I validated ideas in short iterations and worked closely with a UX researcher.
In the end, we kept 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 that led customers 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 moderated workshops.
Tools & methods: Figma, Sketch, UX, UI.

Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Adag Payroll Services

In this project, an Android app was developed for managing extras.
Employees could use the application to track the working hours and expenses of actors on TV sets.
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 100% commitment, I created state-of-the-art ideas and approaches that had not 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 the UX and UI for a dashboard that enables Healy product sellers to keep track of their profits and sales figures.
We used gamification to motivate users and improve well-founded workflows.
Users could make decisions based on current 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 enabled funeral directors to complete their daily tasks and purchase various work materials.
Different types of end-customer data were 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 available, the sooner comprehensive protection could be provided.
To combat the virus, a simple user experience had to be created 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 the interface of AEM (CMS).
The new approach to the redesign enabled a more efficient and focused process for users.
Insurance brokers were able to use the CMS to design their company websites.
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 customer was Stadtwerke Düsseldorf. I designed and developed a login process for their service center.
My review served as the basis for the redesign of the portal.
I conducted a current-state analysis of the user journey.
Tools & methods: Sketch, UX, UI.

Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

1 month

Berlin, Germany

Exxeta

We developed initial concepts for the customer ista and its platform for heating cost billing.
Various brainstorming sessions and workshops provided ideas and foundational 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 brokers to record customer data digitally, which had previously been collected offline.
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 for digitizing the process of maintaining and further developing the rail network.
I moderated focus group workshops to clarify requirements.
With the help of an Android application, the process could be carried out digitally and much more efficiently.
Tools & methods: Sketch, UX, UI, Android.

Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

7 months

Neuss, Germany

Renault / RCI-Banque

As part of this project, a web application for sales employees was modernized to provide leasing loans to end customers.
Through focus group interviews, we explored the employees' needs and areas of expertise.
Based on this, 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 applications: a pre-installed chat client on Vodafone smartphones and an IoT app for the Indian market that won a Red Dot Award.
Through 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 electric mobility in Germany, including a digital app for sharing electric charging stations.
The sharing service was paid for 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 presentations to investors.
Another product enabled programs to be unlocked via Bluetooth on devices such as iPhones, without 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 designs for the Vitadock app and the Vitadock online shop.
The app clearly analyzed data from various e-health devices, such as blood pressure monitors.
I optimized the conversion rate in the Vitadock shop using Google Analytics and A/B tests.
Tools & methods: Photoshop, HTML/CSS.

Mar 2013 - Mar 2013

1 month

Düsseldorf, Germany

ADD 2

I developed animated advertising formats for clients such as 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 designed newsletter campaigns communicating 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

Institut für Design

Diplom · Kommunikationsdesign · 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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Member since

September 2025

Last update

September 2026

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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 Institut für Design for Kommunikationsdesign.

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