Design Consultants in Berlin
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Rashi Jain
Last position:
Design Consultant at Valutics Inc.
- Designing UX for a B2B AI SaaS platform covering the full software development lifecycle, including an orchestration transparency panel showing users which AI model is active at each stage, reducing AI opacity and building user trust in multi-model workflows.
Bernhard Heutmekers
Last position:
SAP MM Consultant, Business Solution Design Specialist at Nomen Nominandum
- Finalised several addon implementation projects as project manager, coordinating external service providers
- Implemented VAT reporting, e-invoicing, asset reporting, drug reporting to governmental authorities
- Played key role as business solution design specialist in an S/4HANA implementation project across PP-PI, eWM, QM, PM, IM, MM, SD and other logistic areas
- Designed organizational structures and processes in all logistic areas
- Developed and proofread business blueprint, managed implementation, test preparation and migration
Marco Starck
Last position:
HR Director at Baller League GmbH
The new old football, because it all started on the nation's street soccer fields. Unpredictable, authentic, and technical football - no politics. No tactics. Free for fans to experience. A game for all football fans, and for those who aren't yet. The street soccer mentality is immediately felt by viewers, as it's exactly where most people fall in love with playing and the sport. Football takes center stage and is supported by top-class entertainment - not the other way around. Welcome to the Baller League, where we live and love the true magic of football.
Christoph Ketel
Last position:
Senior UX/UI Design Consultant at Taxdoo
- Collection of user stories across the whole platform, leading the redesign process.
- Dashboard redesign based on user research.
- Establishing a workflow for kickoff sessions as well as planning the way of working & collaboration across several teams and disciplines.
Giuseppe De Cesare
Last position:
Experience Design Consultant Systems Mapping at Freelance
- Help product and CX teams conceptualise design strategy and hands-on work for business design
- Steward solutions to complex, ambiguous and multi-stakeholder challenges for corporations and startups such as SumUp, Sennder, EOS and Bosch
Konrad Abe
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at Project Holi / Holistic Foundation
Working on our inhouse React-Native based platform / ecosystem of tools and integrations (GoodNews, BetterPlace etc.) for social sharing, donations, ethic news and organisation of initiatives centered around charity work.
- React Native + Web (Typescript)
- Webpack
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Design Consultants statistics
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Experience
18 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Marketing, Product Development, Information Technology
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Media and Entertainment
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Strategy
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
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Average rates for Design Consultants in Berlin
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 26 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the role
What they do
Design consultants help companies turn vague ideas into clear design decisions. They assess the current state, define the problem, and translate business goals into visual and functional direction. Typical work includes concept development, design reviews, brand alignment, UX guidance, and support for product teams that need sharper structure before execution.
Typical output
- Design audits and improvement recommendations
- Brand, UI, or service design concepts
- Design systems, style guides, and component rules
- Workshop formats and decision documents for stakeholders
- Feedback on prototypes, flows, and visual hierarchy
Skills and tools
Strong design consultants combine concept thinking with practical delivery. They know how to work with Figma, Adobe tools, and presentation decks, but the real value is judgment: what should change, what should stay, and how to align teams around one direction. Many are hired as UX consultants, UI consultants, or design strategists when the assignment mixes research, interface work, and stakeholder alignment.
When companies bring them in
Companies usually hire a freelance design consultant when the in-house team is stretched, a project is unclear, or a fresh outside view is needed. This is common for rebrands, product launches, website redesigns, and service redesigns. In Berlin, they often support startups, scale-ups, agencies, and innovation teams that need fast access to senior design thinking without a long hiring process.
What strong consultants stand out on
- They ask precise questions before proposing solutions
- They explain trade-offs in simple language
- They work well with product, marketing, and engineering
- They document decisions so teams can continue without friction
- They balance aesthetics, usability, and business goals
Good collaboration
A strong design consultant can work remotely, on-site, or in a hybrid setup, depending on the pace of the project and the need for workshops. For Berlin-based teams, in-person sessions are often useful for kickoff meetings, concept reviews, and alignment workshops. Clear access to stakeholders, source files, and existing brand or product material makes the collaboration much more effective.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Design Consultants? These answers cover the essentials.
A Design Consultant usually delivers direction, not just visuals. That can include a design audit, concept options, a refined user flow, a brand or UI recommendation, and clear guidance for the team that will implement the work.
A freelance design consultant makes sense when the need is project-based, urgent, or highly specific. Companies often bring one in for a redesign, a product launch, or a short strategic phase where they need senior input without adding a full-time role.
A Design Consultant often works one level higher than execution and one level broader than a single discipline. Compared with a UX designer, the consultant is more likely to frame the problem and align stakeholders; compared with an art director, the focus is usually wider than visual style alone.
Look for strong concept thinking, clear communication, and evidence that the person can turn messy input into a structured design direction. A solid design consultant should also be comfortable with tools like Figma, understand design systems, and know how to present decisions to non-design stakeholders.
Yes, and that is common for distributed product and marketing teams. A Design Consultant can handle audits, concepts, reviews, and many workshops remotely, while on-site sessions in Berlin can help when the project needs fast alignment or hands-on collaboration.
This role fits projects where design quality affects the outcome but the direction is still open. Typical work includes brand refreshes, website redesigns, app concept work, service design, and design system cleanup.
Judge the work by the clarity of the thinking, not only by the visuals. A strong Design Consultant shows a clear process, explains why choices were made, and leaves the team with a direction they can actually use.
Yes, the same work is often posted as UX consultant, UI consultant, product design consultant, or design strategist. The label changes, but the core need is usually the same: senior design input that helps the team make better decisions faster.
The average hourly rate for Design Consultants in Berlin is 121 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 971 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Design Consultants in Berlin, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Design Consultants in Berlin have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Design Consultants in Berlin are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Design Consultants in Berlin are Information Technology (83%), Automotive (67%), and Media and Entertainment (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Design Consultants in Berlin are Marketing (83%), Product Development (83%), and Information Technology (67%).
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