UX Researchers in Germany
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Kirill Lorenz
Last position:
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
Nikos Kotsakis
Last position:
Senior UX Research & Experience Lead at RS Components
- Led end-to-end discovery and exploratory research to assess user needs, market readiness, and product viability for a workflow management and collaboration proposition
- Identified structural misalignment between concept assumptions and real engineering workflows, preventing premature delivery escalation and investment exposure
- Demonstrated through research evidence that the initial proposition was premature, preventing delivery escalation
- Reframed the value proposition based on evidence and initiated a renewed discovery cycle grounded in observed field practices
- Designed research plans and synthesis frameworks to inform roadmap prioritisation and reduce delivery risk
- Contributed to research operations setup, clarifying team roles and collaboration patterns to support continuous discovery
- Supported alignment between product, delivery, and leadership stakeholders through structured insight communication
- Scale: global platform launched as Think Hub (EU, UK, US, Asia)
Patricia Euler
Last position:
Freelance UX Researcher, Concepter & Information Architect at Self-employed
- UX research, conception and information architecture services on various projects
Kai Unruhe
Last position:
Product Designer & Product Manager at Freelancer Concept & Design
Discovery, Delivery, Research, in-depth interviews, user testing, requirements definition, stakeholder management, product strategy, mission & vision, prototyping, sprint planning, prioritization, workshop facilitation, etc.
David Barel
Last position:
Senior UX Researcher & Strategic Consultant at adidas
- Leading mixed-methods discovery for the adidas Running App, using interviews, surveys (incl. choice-modeling), and AI-powered market/app-review intelligence to surface user needs and engagement opportunities.
- Partnering closely with Product, Content Storytelling, CRM, and Analytics teams to translate insights into product direction, segmentation opportunities, and rapid experimentation.
- Synthesizing extensive internal and external research to map knowns, identify critical knowledge gaps, and build an evidence-based research roadmap that supports continuous discovery and optimization.
- Championing AI-supported research practices by guiding cross-functional teams in leveraging AI for faster user feedback synthesis, market intelligence, and rapid workflows.
Anton Hoffmann
Last position:
Senior UX Professional / Researcher at Viessmann Group GmbH & Co. KG
- B2B: conceptual project development of the production software for ViGuide (Web), ViGuideMobile and HMI.
- Revamping information architecture, UX concept for new and existing features.
- UX research.
- UI business analysis: analyzing and designing existing UI and UX structures, and validating existing interaction and design concepts against business, technical and user requirements.
- Conducting UI/UX workshops, deriving consistent UI concepts, and creating wireframes, click dummies and prototypes to support decision-making and implementation in close coordination with stakeholders, UX and development.
- Accessibility according to BITV/WCAG (analysis, concept, implementation).
- Using AI to support UX analysis, pattern recognition in research data and to speed up concept development and prototyping.
- User centered design, usability engineering, agile working – Scrum, UX analysis, concept, wireframing, prototyping, DIN EN ISO 9241-110 / 210, user journeys, personas, interaction design, user guidance and information architecture.
- Remote/onsite interviews, test planning, moderation, documentation of UX/UI concepts and recommendations, Jira, Confluence, Miro, UI/UX workshops (requirements analysis, UI alignment, design reviews).
- Figma (mockups, wireframes, design, concept), Axure and ProtoPie (low- and high-fidelity prototyping), Confluence, Jira, Office, Miro, Maze.
- Quantitative research: usability & prototyping tests via Maze (remote), surveys (Maze).
- Qualitative research: moderated interviews, analysis and action recommendations.
Johanna Jagow
Last position:
Senior UX Researcher at eBay
- Ran high-impact qualitative research across key international markets (Germany, UK, US), supporting strategic decision-making for core areas including seller experience, shipping, and financial services
- Conducted independent interviews with B2C and C2C platform users, translating complex user needs and behaviors into actionable insights for product strategy and execution
Britta Frahm
Last position:
Freelance Creative Director, Researcher, UX and Service Design Consultant at Freelance
- Works internationally on a project basis for various agencies and clients in roles ranging from service design, branding, product vision and concept to 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 at executive levels
- 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 Health, IKEA, Interhyp, Loewe Technology, MINI, Nokia, RWE, Škoda, Swisscom, Unify, VW Group, WMF
Anne Uhrich
Last position:
Usability Research at Start-Ups
- Requirements analysis: Identifying issues that hinder adoption
- Usability testing: Presenting evidence of what is going wrong
Tim Tschapek
Last position:
Senior UX Researcher & Strategist at LOVOO GmbH
- Facilitated several cross-functional workshops for strategic tasks, such as positioning strategy and UX & business strategy, including C-level-only workshops and a 2-day workshop with >20 participants.
- Identified 3 major strategy gaps by internally using empirical research methods (stakeholder interviews) and advised management to develop a framework that combines user value & business value.
- Advised product management to develop a product strategy that is user-centric, results-oriented, and focused on leading indicators, including a North Star Framework.
- Worked with design and product stakeholders to develop a discovery framework that systematizes our discovery efforts and makes them less prone to solution thinking.
- Conducted a major quantitative Jobs-to-be-done study to prioritize >150 user needs and pain points that were validated in previous research projects. Results inform product strategy and future discovery efforts of 3 Dev teams.
Claudia Berger
Last position:
Senior Designer & Researcher CX / UX / UI / Service Design / Innovation and Strategy at Claudia Berger Design (CBD)
- Inspire people and advise companies in innovation, digitalization, customer and user experience, digital strategy, service and interaction design, digital sustainability, user interface design and content management and design
- Work with clients: Canyon, Huawei Aito, HiPP, CUPRA, Changan, C&A, Deutsche Tamoil, Bosch
Tessa Mäder
Last position:
Product Owner & User Researcher at Freelance
- As a freelancer I am helping companies to reach their business goals by creating seamless user experiences based on insights and data.
Karoline Mess
Last position:
UX Researcher & Designer at GC-GRUPPE
- UX research & design for a new photovoltaic platform
- Tasks:
- UX strategy
- Interviews
- Workshops
- Concept development
- Prototyping
- Testing
Oliver Heigl
Last position:
Agency owner, Product Designer & UX Researcher at Continuous User Testing
- App
- UX Design
- Design Systems
- UI Design
- Design Systems
- UX Research
- Dashboard
- UX Design
- Accessibility
Darinka Burovska
Last position:
Associate Professor at Arden University
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UX Researchers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
16 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Product Development, Research and Development, Marketing
Top industries
Information Technology, Education, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
63%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
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Average rates for UX Researchers in Germany
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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
UX Researchers turn user behavior into clear product decisions. They plan and run studies, ask the right questions, and show where people get stuck. Their work supports product managers, designers, and engineers with evidence instead of guesswork.
Typical deliverables
- Research plans and study guides
- Interview notes and synthesis
- Usability test findings with priorities
- Journey maps, personas, and opportunity areas
- Clear recommendations for product teams
Skills and tools
Strong UX researchers know how to choose the right method for the question. They use interviews, task-based usability testing, surveys, card sorting, tree testing, and field research when needed. They also know how to synthesize themes and explain trade-offs in plain language.
Common tools include Figma, Miro, Dovetail, Maze, Lookback, Hotjar, Optimal Workshop, and survey tools. For teams in Germany, strong English is often enough for cross-functional work, while German helps when research includes local customers or on-site sessions.
When companies hire
Companies bring in freelance UX Researchers when they need extra research capacity, a fresh outside view, or help with a product change. This is common before a redesign, during a new feature launch, after conversion drops, or when internal teams need validation before building.
- You need fast feedback before a release
- Your design team has no dedicated user research support
- You need interviews with a niche audience
- You want a neutral read on a messy experience
What strong work looks like
A strong UX Researcher is careful with method, but practical with scope. They do not collect data for its own sake. They frame the business question, recruit the right users, run clean sessions, and turn findings into decisions the team can use.
They also balance rigor and speed. For freelance work, that means being able to plug into an existing product setup, work with limited context, and still produce research that product, design, and engineering can trust.
Common use cases in Germany
In Germany, UX Researchers are often hired by B2B software teams, e-commerce companies, mobility brands, and larger digital product groups. Many projects mix remote sessions with occasional on-site workshops or stakeholder readouts. A freelancer is especially useful when the team needs local market insight without adding a permanent hire.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about UX Researchers? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
A UX Researcher helps teams understand how people use a product and where the experience breaks down. They plan the study, recruit the right participants, run interviews or usability tests, and turn the findings into clear recommendations. The output is usually meant to support design, product, and engineering decisions.
Hire a UX Researcher when the main need is to understand user behavior, needs, and pain points before making product decisions. A designer focuses on solutions, while an analyst looks at behavioral data already in the system. Research is the right choice when you need direct evidence from users, especially for a new feature, redesign, or unclear drop-off.
The most common methods for a user researcher are interviews, moderated usability tests, survey work, card sorting, tree testing, and diary studies. The right mix depends on the question and stage of the product. Strong researchers choose simple methods that fit the decision the team has to make.
Look for a UX Researcher who can define the research question, choose the right method, recruit suitable participants, and synthesize findings clearly. Good communication matters as much as research technique, because the work only helps if the team understands and uses it. Experience with common tools and workshop facilitation is also useful.
A UX Researcher focuses on learning from users and producing evidence. A UX designer focuses on shaping the interface and interaction based on that evidence. In smaller teams, one person may do both, but the mindset and main output are still different.
Much of the work can be done remotely, including interviews, usability tests, synthesis, and stakeholder readouts. On-site sessions can still be useful for workshops, sensitive research, or when a team needs close collaboration. In Germany, many freelance projects use a remote-first setup with selective on-site meetings.
A strong UX Researcher does more than share observations. They explain why the method fits the question, show how they reached their conclusions, and connect findings to product decisions. Look for clear summaries, honest limits, and recommendations that the team can act on.
In most hiring contexts, yes. UX researcher and user researcher are used for the same core job: studying users and turning insights into product guidance. UXR is a common abbreviation, but the scope should still be checked, because some teams use adjacent titles differently.
The average hourly rate for UX Researchers in Germany is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 719 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as UX Researchers in Germany, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 63% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as UX Researchers in Germany have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as UX Researchers in Germany are English (100%), German (94%), and Spanish (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as UX Researchers in Germany are Information Technology (89%), Education (61%), and Professional Services (61%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as UX Researchers in Germany are Product Development (100%), Research and Development (100%), and Marketing (67%).
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