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Myrto Papagiannakou

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UX Lead, Strategist for Property Management Systems

Berlin
Myrto Papagiannakou

Last position:

UX Lead, Strategist for Property Management Systems at Destination Solutions

  • Leading UX for a Property Management System, an all-in-one solution for vacation rental agencies and tourism regions, covering marketing and rental of holiday apartments and houses
  • UX audits, conception, and implementation of UX strategy with a focus on regulatory, security, and user-centered requirements
  • Advising C-level stakeholders on UX strategy and design best practices
  • Planning and conducting research with agencies and property owners
  • Design system strategy and definition of UX architecture
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Martina Büttner-Leibovici

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UX Lead / Product Design Manager

Berlin
Martina Büttner-Leibovici

Last position:

UX Designer and Consultant at Self Employed

  • As UX Manager and UX Team Lead, my focus is on creating the conditions for excellent UX design – not only by improving results, but also by investing in people, culture, and systems. I am convinced that sustainable UX design comes from a combination of autonomous teams, clear rituals, and a shared vision of product and user value.

  • My job is to enable successful UX design within a company. This includes setting up and growing the UX team, establishing a design system, designing design processes, defining and developing UX maturity and UX culture within the company, and developing strategies that combine business requirements and user experience design.

  • Consulting and conceptual support in UX and product topics (project-based)

  • Deepening strategic topics: UX Strategy, Organizational Design, UX Maturity

  • Market and role orientation with a focus on Head of UX / UX Leadership positions

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Oliver Kierepka

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Senior Product Designer | AI-Native UX/UI Designer | Design Systems | Human-Centered AI

Dortmund
Oliver Kierepka

Last position:

Founder & Manager at ThinkForm Studio – AI Product Design & Innovation

Designing AI-native digital products by combining product strategy, UX research, interaction design, software engineering, and modern AI workflows. Leading projects from discovery to implementation while integrating AI throughout the entire product development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

  • → Product discovery, stakeholder workshops, Jobs-to-be-Done and user research
  • → User journey mapping, information architecture and interaction design
  • → Wireframes, high-fidelity UI, prototypes and scalable design systems in Figma and Penpot
  • → AI-assisted interface generation and rapid concept exploration using Figma AI, Figma Make and generative design workflows
  • → Design-to-code workflows with AI-supported frontend generation and engineering collaboration
  • → Building accessible interfaces following WCAG 2.2 and enterprise design standards
  • → Usability testing, iterative validation and KPI-driven product optimization
  • → Development of AI knowledge systems, MCP-powered design workflows and human-in-the-loop review processes
  • → Close collaboration with engineering teams to ensure production-ready implementation
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Lukas Noska

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Senior Product UX/UI Designer (Design System & Component Library)

Munich
Lukas Noska

Last position:

Senior Product Designer (Process & Workflows) at Streckenheld

  • Designed role-based delivery assignment workflows, switchable between own fleet and partner carriers, with traceable status chains from „pending“ to „in delivery.“
  • Designed AI-assisted route optimization, where dispatchers review drive-time-optimized route suggestions as drafts and apply them in one click.
  • Designed a central planning interface for delivery and route management, bringing table view, map view, and route composition into a single workflow.
  • Built interactive prototypes to align new product features early with stakeholders and engineering.

Key methods: AI-assisted Product Design, Workflow Design, Role-Based Workflows, Dashboard Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Logistics/Operations UX, Stakeholder Collaboration

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Michael Berninger

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Product Design & Design Systems Expert | Helping Startups and Companies Transform Ideas into Scalable Products

München
Michael Berninger

Last position:

Senior Product Designer at Awake Mobility GmbH

  • Spearheaded efforts to enhance product consistency and achieve significantly better usability, ensuring a more intuitive experience
  • Partnered with the founders to define a new go-to-market strategy through product discovery
  • Directed the process of creating a new company website from concept and wireframes to design and final implementation in Webflow
  • Responsive Webdesign
  • WCAG
  • Corporate Branding
  • Product Discovery
  • MVP
  • Product Design
  • User Experience
  • Rapid Prototyping
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Emanuel Jochum-Zehetner

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Experience Design

Vienna
Emanuel Jochum-Zehetner

Last position:

UX Architect (external, embedded) at Erste Digital

Embedded in an agile cross-functional team, I helped shape how complex banking interfaces look, feel and scale, working with a component-based design system and collaborating daily with engineers and product owners to make sure every design decision was both user-centred and buildable.

Banking, Enterprise Software, Figma, Design Systems, Agile/Scrum

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Liisa Preugschat

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Senior UX/UI Consultant

Rastorf
Liisa Preugschat

Last position:

UX/UI Service Designer at Netze BW

  • Analysis and structuring of complex service processes
  • Development of customer journeys, user journeys, and service blueprints
  • Moderation of workshops for requirements definition
  • Derivation of an MVP with stakeholders
  • Clear basis for decision-making
  • Reduction of uncertainty in early project phases
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Hadi Jafari

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AI-Native Builder: UI/UX Design to SaaS & CRM

Kraków
Hadi Jafari

Last position:

UI/UX Designer at Web Falcon Sp. z o.o, Digital Agency

  • Own end-to-end UI/UX design for client web platforms across E-commerce, legal, healthcare, real estate, sports, language schools, international trade & import/export, and technology, from requirements gathering and wireframing through prototyping and developer handoff, within 2 to 8 week delivery cycles.
  • Architect scalable design systems of 30 to 50 reusable components per project in Figma and Adobe XD, using design tokens, Auto Layout, and component variants to keep visual consistency across the full client portfolio and cut design rework.
  • Produce 100+ screen interactive prototypes with annotated user flows, interaction states, and HTML/CSS references, significantly reducing design-to-development back-and-forth for a team of 6 developers and 4 frontend designers.
  • Apply WCAG accessibility standards on every deliverable: colour contrast ratios, font sizing, focus states, and touch target compliance verified before handoff.
  • Design responsively across breakpoints and run design QA on developer-built interfaces, reviewing the delivered implementation against specification and flagging gaps before release.
  • Embed AI across the design process: validating workflow and information architecture decisions early with ChatGPT and Claude AI, generating multiple concept directions in parallel, and producing icons, illustrations, and vectors with Figma AI and Adobe Firefly.
  • Directed the AI-assisted build (vibe coding) of VOVOTO, an internal B2B operations platform, from Figma design through live Laravel production deployment using Claude Code, iteratively diagnosing logic issues, refining behaviour, and validating output at each stage without a dedicated engineering team.
  • Coordinate agile delivery cycles using Jira, Asana, ClickUp, and Trello across a 12-person cross-functional team, keeping concurrent client projects on schedule.
  • Manage English-language client and stakeholder relationships directly: requirements gathering, concept presentation, and iteration on feedback, driving repeat briefs and referrals.
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Alejandra Ricciardi

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Senior UX / Product Designer

Valencia
Alejandra Ricciardi

Last position:

Head of Design (Freelance) at Mobi

  • Leading end-to-end product design for a mobile geolocation and navigation app built for users with special mobility needs.
  • Designing the full MVP from scratch to support investor fundraising: information architecture, user flows, navigation systems, and all product screens.
  • Applying deep accessibility expertise to create an intuitive, inclusive experience tailored to a vulnerable user group.
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Kirill Lorenz

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UX Researcher | UX Research Consultant | UX/UI Design

Hamburg
Kirill Lorenz

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UX researcher, UX/UI designer at 50Hertz Transmission GmbH (Elia Group)

Energy, transmission system operator · Desktop, web application

  • Products Digitalisation of the grid connection process; master data and processes of market locations; balancing of virtual MaBiS aggregate time series; the group's first searchable catalogue and visual UI pattern library

  • Planning, running and analysing qualitative in-depth interviews: more than 100 interviews with external market partners and internal departments

  • Designing qualitative interviews including interview guides and evaluation logics; recruiting and scheduling participants

  • Analysing, preparing and presenting research findings as usability reports and result reports

  • Translating research findings into UX and design requirements and deriving prioritised recommendations for improvement

  • Presenting analysis and research results to departments, product owners and decision makers in a form suited to each audience

  • UX research for internal enterprise and line-of-business applications along regulated market processes

  • Quantitative methods: online surveys for roadmap prioritisation, questionnaire studies, definition and measurement of UX KPIs

  • Facilitating requirements workshops; gathering, analysing, describing, agreeing and documenting functional and non-functional requirements

  • Developing user flows and customer journeys; building and providing UX standards, methods and capabilities (UI pattern library)

  • Working in product and project teams under Scrum, taking part in all subject-matter meetings and Scrum events

Impact Took three software products to launch

Tools Condens, Miro, FigJam, Figma, Whimsical, Microsoft Teams, Typeform

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Markus Schrumpf

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Content Expert, AI Content Architect | Intelligent UX Writing and Localization

Munich
Markus Schrumpf

Last position:

Co-Founder & Managing Director at dialogue gmbh

  • Strategic and operational overall responsibility for a specialized agency for UX Writing & Content Strategy
  • Product development, client acquisition, and the setup and strategic further development of UX writing systems for clients in the IT and finance sectors
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André Rodrigues

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UI/UX Designer / AI Designer

Heilbronn
André Rodrigues

Last position:

UX/UI & AI Designer at Freelancer

  • Designed web and mobile interfaces, user flows, and design systems in Figma, Adobe XD, Motif, and Lovable, ensuring WCAG 2.1/2.2 accessibility.
  • Conducted UX research and delivered responsive websites and e-commerce on WordPress® and Squarespace®, Webflow®.
  • Integrated AI-generated imagery (syntography) and AI video creation into branding, prototypes, and editorial projects.
  • Lead visual design, creative direction, and client collaboration to deliver functional, innovative, and visually compelling digital experiences.
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Thies Schneider

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PM & UX Lead

Munich
Thies Schneider

Last position:

Spatial UX Lead at govar

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

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Senior UX Consultant · Product & Service Design

Berlin
Peter Spiegel

Last position:

Service & Strategic Experience Designer at Strategic Consulting & End-to-End Design

  • Concept and implementation of data-heavy platforms for enterprise customers
  • Design of complex AI-based interactions (chatbots, voice control, semantic search)
  • Stakeholder management with more than 10 participants in cross-functional teams
  • User research: interviews, usability tests, value validation
  • Definition of quality metrics and execution of value analyses

Tools & methods: Figma, Adobe XD, Miro, Chat GPT, Claude | Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean UX

Selected clients: VW Group, Volkswagen, BMW, Cariad, ABUS, Gieseke & Devrient, Hamburg Senate Chancellery, German Red Cross, Deutsche Bahn, Immoscout24, Relynk

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UX Designer statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

16 years

Position duration

3.5 years

Positions per freelancer

9

Top business areas

Product Development, Information Technology, Marketing

Top industries

Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Professional Services

Certification focus areas

Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management

Bachelor's degree or higher

93%

Master's degree or higher

39%

Doctorate

3%

Certifications per freelancer

1

Most common languages

English, German, French

Speak two or more languages

94%

Based on our profile pool as of 21 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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Average rates for UX Designer

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

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Daily rate avg. 709 €

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Median rate 720 €

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

About the role

What they do

A UX Designer shapes how people use a product. The work starts with user goals, business goals, and current friction. It ends with clear journeys, testable concepts, and screens that teams can build with confidence.

Typical deliverables include:

  • User flows and journey maps
  • Wireframes for key screens and states
  • Interactive prototypes for testing and review
  • Findings from interviews, usability tests, and audits
  • Design recommendations for product and development teams

Core skills

Strong UX designers connect research, structure, and interface logic. They ask the right questions, simplify complex paths, and turn findings into practical design decisions.

  • User research, interviews, and usability testing
  • Information architecture and navigation design
  • Wireframing, prototyping, and interaction design
  • Clear communication with product, engineering, and stakeholders
  • Tools such as Figma, FigJam, Miro, and Adobe XD

When to hire

Companies bring in a freelance UX Designer when a product needs a fresh perspective, a redesign, or extra hands for a specific phase. This is common for new digital products, onboarding improvements, checkout flows, internal tools, and redesigns of legacy software.

Freelancers are also a strong choice when the team needs short-term support without a long hiring process. They can step in for audits, design sprints, backlog cleanup, or research before a major release.

What good looks like

A strong UX designer does more than make screens look neat. They reduce uncertainty in the product, explain trade-offs clearly, and design for real user behavior.

  • They base decisions on evidence, not taste
  • They think in flows, edge cases, and empty states
  • They work well with product managers and developers
  • They can defend a design and adapt it after feedback
  • They understand the difference between UX, UI, and product design

Common specializations

Many companies look for a UX designer with a focus. Some need support on mobile app UX, some on B2B SaaS, and others on e-commerce or service portals. In larger teams, the role may overlap with a UI/UX designer or product designer, but the core goal stays the same: make the experience easier to use and easier to ship.

The best freelancers can move between concept work and detailed execution. They know when to explore, when to simplify, and when to hand over precise specs to engineering.

Working with teams

UX design works best when the designer joins early and stays close to decision-makers. That can mean workshops with stakeholders, working sessions with developers, or direct collaboration with research and product teams.

Freelance UX designers are especially useful when a company needs flexible support across multiple products or wants to test a new direction before committing to a permanent hire.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around UX Designer.

A UX Designer defines how a product should work from the user’s point of view. The work often includes research, journey mapping, wireframes, prototypes, and usability improvements. In practice, they turn product goals into flows that are easier to understand and build.

A strong UX Designer combines research, structure, and clear communication. They should understand user interviews, usability testing, information architecture, and prototyping in tools like Figma. They also need to work well with product managers and developers.

A UX Designer focuses on the flow, logic, and usability of the experience. A UI Designer is more focused on the visual layer, while a Product Designer may cover both UX and UI plus broader product decisions. In many companies, the titles overlap, so scope matters more than the label.

A freelance UX Designer makes sense when the need is project-based, urgent, or highly specific. Companies often hire freelancers for redesigns, audits, onboarding improvements, or research before a larger roadmap decision. It is also a good option when the team needs specialist support without adding headcount.

A typical UX Designer delivers user flows, wireframes, prototypes, audit notes, and recommendations. Depending on the project, they may also run interviews or usability tests and document the results. The output should help your team make design and product decisions faster.

Most UX Designers can work remotely as long as they have access to the right stakeholders, product context, and feedback loops. On-site sessions can help for workshops, discovery, or sensitive internal products. Many projects use a mix of remote collaboration and a few focused in-person meetings.

Look at the reasoning behind the design, not only the final screens. A good UX Designer can explain user problems, show how they tested ideas, and connect design choices to business goals. Strong portfolios include process, not just polished visuals.

A UX designer should expect to work with incomplete information, changing priorities, and different stakeholder opinions. The best freelancers clarify the scope early, define success criteria, and agree on how feedback and approvals will work. That keeps the project moving and avoids design churn.

The average hourly rate for UX Designer is 89 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 709 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as UX Designer, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 39% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as UX Designer have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as UX Designer are English (95%), German (89%), and French (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as UX Designer are Information Technology (87%), Media and Entertainment (53%), and Professional Services (48%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as UX Designer are Product Development (98%), Information Technology (82%), and Marketing (78%).

FRATCH UX Designer 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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