Martin Bender - Creator

Q: Where is Martin based?

Martin is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Martin speak?

Martin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Martin have?

Martin has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Martin has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months . Note that Martin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Martin's latest experience?

Martin's most recent position is Creator at About Jacky .

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

In recent years, Martin has worked for About Jacky and Freelance .

Q: Which industries is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Automotive , and Retail . Martin also has some experience in Media and Entertainment and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Martin worked in recently?

Martin has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Information Technology , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Martin worked in recently?

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

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Feb 2023 - Feb 2024

1 year 1 month

Creator

About Jacky

Pioneered a service together with my colleague Manuela Risch that utilize visual storytelling and the "Jobs to Be Done" framework for discovery research and strategic alignment

Oct 2019 - Present

6 years 6 months

UX Product Designer and Consultant

Freelance

UX design and consultancy for clients like LogMeIn (LastPass, GoToMeeting), Porsche, ABUS, Continental, KIND, OTTO, Sparkasse, Hello Digital, interactive tools and DAYONE

Jan 2017 - Sep 2019

2 years 9 months

Design Manager & Team Lead UX Design

Native Instruments

Leading a design team of 13 to 15 designers from UX, UI and Industrial Design and hiring new talent
Responsible and driver of the company-wide initiative for more user-centered design and alignment of the hardware design process
Steering the collaborative creation of design values, principles, visions, design systems and guidelines
Implementation and execution of a design mentorship program

May 2015 - Dec 2016

1 year 8 months

Senior UX Designer

Native Instruments

UX research, consulting and concept creation for three successful hardware products that exceeded the ambitious expectations for the market launch
Helping to craft the product vision and concept for the digital service business unit through workshops, user research, persona development, user journey mapping, wireframing and prototyping

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Automotive, Retail, Media and Entertainment, and Professional Services.

Information Technology

Automotive

Retail

Media and Entertainment

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, and Strategy.

Product Development

Research and Development

Strategy

Summary

With over 11 years of experience in user-centered design and a proven track record of developing successful products for mid-sized and global companies, I can help you identify and plan product goals, navigate the path to achieving them, and design products that truly resonate with your customers.

Skills

Design Strategy
User Research
Concept Creation
Design Leadership
Jtbd Framework
Wireframing
Project Management
User Journey Mapping
Rapid Prototyping
Ui Design
User Testing

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Information Technology 9 y

Avg length 2 y 11 m

Longest experience 6 y 5 m

Expertise

Recent roles Creator, UX Product Designer and Consultant, Design Manager & Team Lead UX Design

Main industries Information Technology, Automotive, Retail

Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Strategy

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Martin based?

Martin is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Martin speak?

Martin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Martin have?

Martin has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Martin has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Martin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Martin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Martin would be well-suited for roles such as: Creator, UX Product Designer and Consultant, Design Manager & Team Lead UX Design.

What is Martin's latest experience?

Martin's most recent position is Creator at About Jacky.

What companies has Martin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Martin has worked for About Jacky and Freelance.

Which industries is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Retail. Martin also has some experience in Media and Entertainment and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Strategy.

Which industries has Martin worked in recently?

Martin has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Retail.

Which business areas has Martin worked in recently?

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

What is the availability of Martin?

Martin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Martin?

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