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Ruth B.

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Dipl. Designer - Corporate Design Expert

Gräfelfing
Ruth B.

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Corporate Design Expert | Freelancer at CREAVIA

Development of corporate designs, PowerPoint master systems and Word templates for technical B2B companies.

  • Corporate Design: A visual identity that clearly positions your company and makes it recognizable. The key is that it should not only look good, but also be defined in a way that makes it easy to apply consistently in everyday work.

  • Advice & workshops: Making Corporate Design part of everyday work. We clarify what is really needed and how teams can use it with confidence. This also includes PowerPoint setups and practical training to help teams put standards into practice.

  • Report design: Reports that guide readers clearly and are easy to understand. Carefully structured, thoughtfully designed and consistent with the Corporate Design throughout. Infographics make key figures and facts accessible, so information is not just read, but understood.

  • Template design: Translating Corporate Design into Office templates that teams will actually use: user-friendly, technically well-built and consistent. This includes masters, components, libraries and helpful usage guides, so documents and presentations can be created quickly and professionally.

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Jamie N.

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Senior Product & Brand Designer / Design Advisor

Munich
Jamie N.

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Senior Product & Brand Designer / Design Advisor at Self-employed

  • Partnering with technology-focused teams to shape brands and design digital products from early strategy through UX/UI and scalable design systems.
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Eduardo R.

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UX Lead (GoSilico Software)

Karlsruhe
Eduardo R.

Last position:

UX Lead (GoSilico Software) at Cytiva

  • Led end-to-end UX and product discovery for GoSilico's cloud-based enterprise B2B SaaS platform, conducting contextual interviews with scientists and process engineers to inform prototyping and usability testing.
  • Redirected GoSilico's product roadmap through evidence-based prototyping with scientists and process engineers, validating core assumptions before expensive development and preventing costly misaligned feature work.
  • Pioneered AI-assisted design workflows (Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Figma AI, v0, Windsurf), reducing idea-to-wireframe time by 40% and increasing iteration velocity by 20%.
  • Contributed to the evolution of the product design system, improving component consistency and accelerating developer handoff.
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Nikolai J.

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Graphic Design Expert

Hilden
Nikolai J.

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Graphic Designer at Janz Design

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Lukas F.

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Strategy & Organizational Design Consultant

Frankfurt am Main
Lukas F.

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Strategy & Organizational Design Consultant at Lukas Fastabend Consulting

I advise companies on strategic and organizational challenges at the intersection of strategy, organizational design and transformation. My work focuses on translating strategic priorities into effective organizational structures, governance, operating models and ways of working.

Key areas include:

  • Strategy & Performance: strategy review and planning, strategic workforce planning, performance and efficiency, business case management
  • Organization & Operating Model: organizational analysis and design, Target Operating Models, governance and accountabilities, processes and interfaces
  • Transformation Management: transformation design, governance and roadmaps, implementation planning and stakeholder alignment

My approach combines the analytical strength of strategy and management consulting with an understanding of organizational and human dynamics. I structure complex situations, develop and assess design options, prepare decisions and work with relevant stakeholders to implement solutions that are strategically sound and organizationally viable.

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Marco S.

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HR Director

Berlin
Marco S.

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HR Director at Baller League GmbH

The new old football, because it all began on the local football pitches across the country. More unpredictable, more authentic, and more technical football - without politics. Without tactics. Free for fans to experience. A game for all football fans, but also for everyone who has not been one yet. The local-pitch spirit is immediately clear to the audience, because this is exactly where most people fall in love with playing football and the sport. Football takes center stage and is supported by high-class entertainment - not the other way around. Welcome to the Baller League, where we live and love the true magic of football.

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Kai-Uwe R.

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Co-Founder (Product Owner | Marketing & Finance)

Karlsruhe
Kai-Uwe R.

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Co-Founder (Product Owner | Marketing & Finance) at Thing Virtual Facilitation Technologies GmbH

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Britta F.

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Freelance Creative Director, Researcher, UX and Service Design Consultant

München
Britta F.

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Freelance Creative Director, Researcher, UX and Service Design Consultant at Freelance

  • Works internationally on a project basis for various agencies and clients in roles spanning service design, branding, product vision and concept development, and product development
  • Defines the creative scope of projects
  • Interviews users about their needs and behaviors to support a holistic design process
  • Designs and implements innovative ideas and prototypes for all digital platforms
  • Presents creative concepts to senior leaders
  • Collaborates with development teams to bring concepts to life
  • Agencies: AmplifiedbyDesign, collectingcolours, Designit, Designworks, frogdesign, IDEO, zigzag
  • Clients: Amgen, Arvato, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Historical Society, Columbia University Journalism School, Consorsbank, Daimler, DER Touristik, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Telekom, eBay, Helios Gesundheit, IKEA, Interhyp, Loewe Technology, MINI, Nokia, RWE, Škoda, Swisscom, Unify, VW Group, WMF
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Seisho F.

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Design Advisory

München
Seisho F.

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Design Advisory at Pliant

  • Supporting all design-related topics including rebranding projects
  • Hiring designers and establishing a cross-functional collaboration model
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Giuseppe D.

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Experience Design Consultant Systems Mapping

Berlin
Giuseppe D.

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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
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Bernhard H.

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SAP MM Consultant, Business Solution Design Specialist

Berlin
Bernhard H.

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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
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Christoph K.

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Senior UX/UI Design Consultant

Berlin
Christoph K.

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.

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Design Consultants statistics

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Experience

20 years

Design Consultants in Germany have 20 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3.6 years

Design Consultants in Germany stay in a single position for 3.6 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

9

Design Consultants in Germany have completed 9 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Marketing, Product Development, Project Management

Design Consultants in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Marketing, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Media and Entertainment

Design Consultants in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Media and Entertainment.

Certification focus areas

Product Development, Information Technology, Strategy

Design Consultants in Germany earn their certifications most often in Product Development, Information Technology, and Strategy.

Bachelor's degree or higher

90%

90% of Design Consultants in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

50%

50% of Design Consultants in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Certifications per freelancer

3

Design Consultants in Germany hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Design Consultants in Germany most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of Design Consultants in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 15 Nov 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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17% of Design Consultants in Germany charge less than €720 per day.
17% of Design Consultants in Germany charge between €800 and €880 per day.
8% of Design Consultants in Germany charge between €880 and €960 per day.
25% of Design Consultants in Germany charge between €960 and €1040 per day.
33% of Design Consultants in Germany charge €1120 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this role in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.

Average rates for Design Consultants in Germany

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 981 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 980 €

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 15 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Design Consultants experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Information Technology (79%)
  • Professional Services (79%)
  • Media and Entertainment (57%)
  • Advertising (50%)
  • Automotive (43%)
  • Education (36%)
  • Retail (36%)
  • Healthcare (29%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the role

What they shape

A Design Consultant helps turn business goals into clear visual and product decisions. They review existing design work, define better directions, and align brand, UX, and communication so teams can move with one standard.

  • Brand and visual identity audits
  • UX and UI review with concrete recommendations
  • Design systems and component libraries
  • Workshop facilitation with product, marketing, and development teams
  • Guidance on layouts, content hierarchy, and accessibility

Where they add value

Companies bring in a freelance design consultant when a project needs outside perspective or when internal teams are stuck between competing opinions. Common cases include a rebrand, a website relaunch, a product redesign, or an inconsistent design system.

In Germany, this often involves working with SaaS teams, agencies, industrial firms, and B2B companies that need clear design decisions for both local and international audiences. The work can be remote, on-site, or a mix of both when workshops and stakeholder sessions matter.

Skills and tools

A strong Design Consultant combines strategic thinking with hands-on design judgment. They should be comfortable discussing user needs, brand goals, and delivery constraints without losing sight of the final output.

  • Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Miro, and prototyping tools
  • UX research input and usability review
  • Design systems, style guides, and documentation
  • Stakeholder alignment and clear written recommendations
  • Collaboration with product managers, developers, and marketers

What good looks like

The best consultants do more than make things look better. They explain why a choice works, what should change, and how teams can keep the standard after the project ends. A good design consultant leaves behind structure, not just concepts.

They are especially useful when a company needs a freelance design consultant for a defined scope and does not want to wait for a permanent hire. Strong professionals ask sharp questions, spot gaps quickly, and balance creativity with practical delivery.

Typical deliverables

A design consultancy engagement usually ends with clear outputs that teams can use right away.

  • Audit summary and action list
  • Wireframes, mockups, or concept directions
  • Visual rules for brand and interface use
  • Design system recommendations
  • Handover notes for internal teams and agencies

When to hire

Bring in a Design Consultant when the work touches more than one team and the design decisions need to hold up across product, marketing, and development. It is also the right choice when you need a short, focused engagement to fix a specific problem.

For German clients, clear communication in English is often enough for cross-border work, while German can help in workshops with local stakeholders. The best freelancers adapt quickly to the team setup and know when to lead, advise, or challenge assumptions.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Design Consultants.

A Design Consultant reviews the current design situation, identifies gaps, and recommends a clearer direction. That can cover brand identity, UX and UI, design systems, or service design, depending on the project. The goal is to give the team decisions they can apply without guesswork.

A strong design consultant should combine visual judgment, structured thinking, and clear communication. They often work in Figma, Miro, and Adobe tools, but the real test is whether they can turn feedback, user needs, and business goals into usable design guidance. They also need to work well with product, marketing, and development teams.

A Design Consultant usually works at a broader strategic level than a UI designer or UX designer. They may still create concepts or review interfaces, but they focus more on direction, standards, and decisions across a larger scope. If you need execution only, a hands-on designer may be enough; if you need clarity and alignment, consulting is often the better fit.

A freelancer is often the better choice when the need is project-based, urgent, or tied to a specific redesign, audit, or workshop series. You get focused expertise without waiting for a long hiring process. That is especially useful when the internal team is already busy and needs outside input fast.

For a freelance design consultant, scope should be written around outputs, not just meetings. Typical deliverables include audits, wireframes, design recommendations, visual direction, design system input, and handover notes. Clear deliverables help both sides avoid vague expectations.

Most of the work can be done remotely, especially audits, concept work, and documentation. On-site time is useful for workshops, stakeholder sessions, or projects where fast alignment matters. In Germany, many clients use a hybrid setup so the consultant can join key discussions in person and handle the rest remotely.

Look for the quality of their thinking, not just polished visuals. A good Design Consultant can explain trade-offs, show how they work across constraints, and point to outcomes from similar projects. Strong references, a clear process, and relevant case work are better signs than a pretty portfolio alone.

A design consultant should clarify the business goal, the target users, the decision makers, and what success looks like. They should also understand which assets already exist and where the client expects recommendations versus execution. Clear scope at the start prevents delays and rework later.

The average hourly rate for Design Consultants in Germany is 123 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 981 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as Design Consultants in Germany, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers working as Design Consultants in Germany have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.6 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as Design Consultants in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (29%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as Design Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (79%), Professional Services (79%), and Media and Entertainment (57%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as Design Consultants in Germany are Marketing (79%), Product Development (79%), and Project Management (71%).

FRATCH Design Consultants main locations

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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