Thies Schneider - Spatial UX Lead

Q: Where is Thies based?

Thies is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Thies speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Thies have?

Thies has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Thies has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Thies may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thies's latest experience?

Thies's most recent position is Spatial UX Lead at govar .

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

In recent years, Thies has worked for govar , Humanitarian Logistics Organization e.V. , BurdaForward , and Seven.One Entertainment Group .

Q: Which industries is Thies most experienced in?

Thies is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment , Arts and Crafts , and Education . Thies also has some experience in Information Technology , Professional Services , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Thies most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Thies worked in recently?

Thies has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment , Automotive , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Thies worked in recently?

Thies has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology , and Research and Development .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Mar 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Spatial UX Lead

govar

Concept, interaction and UX for XR experiences for the automotive industry
Optimizing XR experiences
Building experiences with AI

Aug 2024 - Jun 2025

11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Product Lead

Humanitarian Logistics Organization e.V.

Product owner of a tailored SaaS platform to manage, observe, and document humanitarian projects
Contributing to the digital transformation of humanitarian projects, including those in rural areas
End to end user-friendliness, efficiency, personalization

Oct 2023 - Jul 2024

10 months

Munich, Germany

Interim User Experience Lead

BurdaForward

Led the creation and strategy of mobile applications
Integrated complex internal AI innovations in meaningful user journeys
Ensured the value of user experience while integrating the business needs

Feb 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 8 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Head of Product | Interaction Systems, JoynMe and DAVE

Seven.One Entertainment Group

Led strategy, creation, and product management for the interaction ecosystem, including the experimental JoynMe app replacing the existing ProSieben app
Led different teams in special projects, equivalent to a fast-paced startup environment
Planned architecture and created a backoffice system for editorial staff for interactions, including design system
Oversaw the connection, design, and UX of SDKs for web, iOS, and Android platforms for end users
Built in A/B testing infrastructure from the beginning
Managed the conception, planning, and execution of live and VoD show integrations (e.g., The Masked Singer, 1% Quiz, The Voice (Kids), GNTM, Zervakis and Opdenhövel, Joko & Klaas)
Focused on delivering an excellent user experience with personalization, ad integration, conversion optimization, and fun user interactions

Sep 2019 - Jan 2022

2 years 5 months

Munich, Germany

Interim User Experience Lead | Streaming Platform

Seven.One Entertainment Group

Built and led high-performing design teams
Head of user experience for a seamless, multi-brand streaming system; holistically, from research to implementation
Led, integrated and managed the design system for more than seven brands
Ensured smooth operation, interoperability, and optimal user experience for all products
Led the development of enterprise core products such as 7pass (SSO), cross-platform media player, and SDKs for interactive elements and CMP
Developed easy-to-use, intuitive experiences across web, apps, and smart TVs
Shaped the overall user experience strategy, ensuring products were useful, intuitive, and fun across multiple platforms
Managed testing infrastructure with quantitative A/B tests and qualitative user tests
Pushed boundaries of user experience in a large corporate environment, aiming for innovation and excellence, always in sync with engineering

Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

1 year 3 months

Munich, Germany

Senior User Experience Consultant

MediaMarktSaturn

Established a cohesive design system companywide as a UX designer and design systems specialist
Structured and built the UX team, creating structures to contribute to the design system
Delivered a multi-brand design system, ensuring a seamless and consistent user experience across two brands
Developed no-code tools to streamline asset creation for marketing, enabling efficient and effective campaigns
Leveraged expertise in design systems, UX design, and marketing to improve customer experience and drive business growth

Sep 2016 - May 2018

1 year 9 months

Munich, Germany

User Experience Architect

Sinnerschrader | Accenture

Led the creation and implementation of design systems for diverse clients
Directed the redesign of clients’ digital platforms to improve user experience
Assisted in developing omnichannel e-commerce concepts, ensuring seamless and consistent user experiences across all channels
Delivered successful, user-friendly digital solutions tailored to specific industry requirements

Jul 2013 - Jun 2016

3 years

Essen, Germany

User Experience Researcher & Product Architect

Folkwang University of the Arts

Conducted research on user behavior to gather insights for product development
Identified key design principles to guide the invention of new mechanisms and products
Focused on fulfilling users’ needs while ensuring usability and overall satisfaction of the products
Provided valuable insights and recommendations based on research findings to the team
Delivered psychology lectures

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Arts and Crafts, Education, Information Technology, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Media and Entertainment

Arts and Crafts

Education

Information Technology

Professional Services

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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

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

Product Development

Research and Development

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Marketing

Summary

I've spent the last decade designing holistic experiences that people actually want to use. That's what drives me - creating products where great UX isn't an afterthought, but the foundation.

My background in psychology and human-machine interaction shaped how I approach design: always starting with the user, their needs, and their context. I've led UX strategy and cross-functional teams at companies like Seven.One, BurdaForward, and MediaMarktSaturn, working across everything from streaming platforms to XR applications.

What I've learned: the best products come from autonomous teams where everyone - designers, engineers, PMs-contributes their best work. My role is to bridge the gap between business goals and user needs, translate technical constraints into design opportunities, and build design systems that scale across brands and platforms.

I've built enterprise design systems used across 7+ brands, transformed traditional TV into interactive experiences, and recently moved into spatial computing - designing for VisionOS and Meta Quest. My UX work has earned if Design, UX Design, and German Design awards, but honestly, the real win is seeing users adopt and love what we build.

Currently exploring how AI and immersive technologies can create better user experiences, not just flashier features. Always happy to connect with fellow designers, product people, and anyone who believes good UX makes a difference.

Skills

Tools:

Ai Comfyui (2d/3d), Drawthings, Elevenlabs, Ollama, Replicate
Cursor, Heygen, Clueso
Product Management: Jira, Confluence, Miro, Slack/teams Etc.
Ux: Figma, Adobe Xd, Photoshop
Code: Visual Studio, Git (-Hub And -Lab), Xcode

Industry Knowledge:

Ux-design
Design Systems
Design Thinking
Data Analysis
Strategic User Experience Management
User Experience Research
Service Design
Holistic Design
Workshop Facilitation
Product Management
Prototyping
Information Architecture
Wireframing
Interaction Design
Usability Testing
User Testing
User Interface Design
User Centricity
Team Building And Motivation
Strategic Planning
Usability Evaluation
Assessment

Tools & Technologies:

Figma, Adobe Xd, Sketch, Invision, Zeplin
Jira, Confluence, Notion
Office, Keynote, G-suite (Slides, Sheets)
Html, Css, React, Typescript
Code Understanding

Additional Skills:

Design Leadership
Supervising & Mentoring
Recruiting
Agile Methodologies
Scrum
Safe
Collaboration
Communication
Empathy
Time Management
Continuous Learning
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Manage Feedback
Creativity
Presentation Skills
Visual Communication
Business Acumen
Trend-chasing
Diplomacy
Strategic Decision Making
Adaptability And Innovation
Mentorship And Talent Development

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2010 - Aug 2013

TU Darmstadt

M.Sc, Psychology - Occupational and Engineering Psychology · Psychology · Darmstadt, Germany

Sep 2007 - Aug 2010

TU Darmstadt

B.Sc., Psychology · Psychology · Darmstadt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Product Owner PSPO I

Scrum.org

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Media and Entertainment 5 y

Avg length 1 y 6 m

Longest experience 2 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Spatial UX Lead, Interim Product Lead, Interim User Experience Lead

Main industries Media and Entertainment, Arts and Crafts, Education

Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

February 2022

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Thies based?

Thies is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Thies speak?

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

How many years of experience does Thies have?

Thies has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Thies has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Thies may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thies be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thies would be well-suited for roles such as: Spatial UX Lead, Interim Product Lead, Interim User Experience Lead.

What is Thies's latest experience?

Thies's most recent position is Spatial UX Lead at govar.

What companies has Thies worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thies has worked for govar, Humanitarian Logistics Organization e.V., BurdaForward, and Seven.One Entertainment Group.

Which industries is Thies most experienced in?

Thies is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Arts and Crafts, and Education. Thies also has some experience in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Retail.

Which business areas is Thies most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Thies worked in recently?

Thies has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment, Automotive, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Thies worked in recently?

Thies has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Research and Development.

What is Thies's education?

Thies holds a Master in Psychology from TU Darmstadt and a Bachelor in Psychology from TU Darmstadt.

Does Thies have any certificates?

Thies has 1 certificate: Product Owner PSPO I.

What is the availability of Thies?

Thies is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thies?

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