Adobe After Effects Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used Adobe After Effects
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.
Maëlle Guillot
Last position:
Senior Product Designer at Frieda Health GmbH
Mendel Heit
Last position:
Lecturer for 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding at Macromedia Hochschule Berlin
- Semesters 1 to 3: 3D modeling, rendering and animation with Cinema4D, Blender, After Effects
- Semesters 1 to 3: Fundamentals of design and graphic design, layout, typography, Adobe Suite
- Semesters 6 to 8: Storyboarding and prototyping, cross-media project work
- Workshops on 3D printing with theory and practice for the Communication Design and Fashion degree programs
Maik Donath
Last position:
Houdini Redshift Lighter at Rohtau
- Matched light and mood to the plates
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Hoda Ali
Last position:
Full-time Graphic Designer at Themisfits Production Company
Conceptualized and executed branding campaigns, advertisements, and digital assets for various clients.
Delivered visually compelling designs that aligned with brand identity and marketing goals.
Coordinated with creative teams to ensure on-time and high-quality project delivery.
Created eye-catching ads and digital assets that drove sales growth.
Aurora Gianese
Last position:
Affiliate Marketer – Tech Devices at Amazon
- Design and publish visual content promoting top-rated tech products (smartphones, tablets, accessories) across Instagram and TikTok.
- Create branded graphics, product showcases, and motion posts in Figma and Canva aligned with social trends.
- Write compelling captions and calls-to-action to increase engagement and drive Amazon Associates sales.
- Increased CTR by 27% in the last 30 days through creative testing, data-driven design, and optimized calls-to-action.
Migle Maciunaite
Last position:
Senior Creative Project Manager at Remerge Strategies
- Promoted from Creative Designer to Senior Project Manager, leading cross-functional Onboarding Optimization & User Retention teams and driving the successful execution of mobile ad campaigns.
- Developed and tested growth strategies using A/B testing to improve user acquisition and retention, resulting in higher lifetime value (LTV).
- Spearheaded the transition to Jira, creating scalable workflows for mobile marketing teams to increase campaign efficiency and alignment with business goals.
- Led the development and integration of new ad formats such as rich media, improving engagement and performance through data-driven optimizations.
Sheraz Khan
Last position:
Research Associate: Geospatial Data Infrastructure at Federal Environment Agency
- Management and further development of the geospatial data infrastructure
- Technical support
- Metadata management
- Consulting other departments
- Coordinating data flows with the European Environment Agency
- Open data
- Dashboards and visualizations
- Cloud-based solutions for process optimization
- Representation and participation in national and international committees and events
Kornél Lehőcz
Last position:
Computer Vision Algorithm Engineer (contract) at Sony R&D Center, Stuttgart Laboratory 1
- Conducted research and development in the field of large-scale 3D reconstruction
Max Schwarck
Last position:
Self-employed at keny × Designstudio
- UI Design
- Corporate Design & Branding
- Print Design & Event
- Websites
- Corporate Identity Materials
- Catalogs, Flyers, Brochures
- Responsive Design
- Logo Development
- Magazines, Editorial Design
- Newsletter
- Annual Reports
- Outdoor Advertising
- Mobile Apps
- Photography
- Trade Show Equipment
- Animated Web Banners
- Illustrations
- Packaging
- Final Artwork (Prepress)
- Art Direction
- Social Media
- 3D Design
- Campaign Concepts
- Posts
- 3D Renderings in Cinema 4D
- Storyboards
- Video Editing, Cutting
- Animations
- Visualization
- Motion Graphics
- Look Development
- Profile Design, Header
- 3D Typography
- Brand Book
- Social Media Campaigns
- Presentations
- Templates
- Shooting Development
- Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook / X Services
Johannes Lange
Last position:
Senior Motion Designer / Producer, Motion Designer / Video Producer at Freelancing
- Production of video deliverables for clients
- Worked with Zalando (Berlin, Germany)
- Worked with Landor & Fitch (Germany)
- Worked with BMW Group (Munich, Germany)
- Worked with Infineon Technologies (Neubiberg, Germany)
- Worked with Serviceplan Group (Munich, Germany)
- Worked with ITK Engineering (Rülzheim, Germany)
- Worked with Lenser Filtration (Senden, Germany)
Géromina Sauerwein
Last position:
Digital Product Designer at somethingcreative.agency
- Product design and human centered design
- MVP design, prototyping and click-dummies
- Agile environment
- User research and interviews
- Design Thinking workshops
- Designing components for development team
- Website design and content concept
- Data visualisation for dashboard design
- Tools: Jira, Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Miro, Notion, Zeplin
Thomas Rudolph
Last position:
Designer & Senior Art Director at Freelance
Juliane Dummler
Last position:
Head of Production at SDI Media Synchronstudio
Martin Wanderer
Last position:
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Statistics of experts using Adobe After Effects
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
16 years (Germany: 18 years)
Position duration
3.1 years (Germany: 3.4 years)
Positions per freelancer
8 (Germany: 9)
Top business areas
Marketing, Product Development, Research and Development
Top industries
Media and Entertainment, Advertising, Education
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Marketing
Bachelor's degree or higher
80% (Germany: 67%)
Master's degree or higher
33% (Germany: 24%)
Certifications per freelancer
0 (Germany: 1)
Most common languages
English, German, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Berlin using Adobe After Effects
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Motion graphics
Adobe After Effects is used to create animated logos, title sequences, explainer clips, and social video assets. It sits in many post-production workflows where timing, typography, and layered animation matter more than long-form editing.
Compositing work
- Screen replacements and clean-ups
- Keying and simple VFX shots
- Rotoscoping and tracking
- Color, text, and graphic overlays
Strong After Effects work keeps shots believable and files easy to pass on.
Tools around it
After Effects is often paired with Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and plugins like animation presets or tracking tools. Many specialists also use expressions, templates, and motion design systems to keep work reusable across campaigns and channels.
When to bring help
Companies bring in freelance Adobe After Effects professionals when in-house teams need overflow support, sharper motion design, or help finishing a campaign on deadline. In Berlin, this is common for agencies, media teams, startups, and production companies that need close feedback or remote delivery.
What good specialists do
- Build clean layer structures
- Use expressions where they save time
- Organize assets and version handoff
- Keep animations consistent with brand rules
- Deliver formats for web, broadcast, and social
The best experts work fast without making files hard to update.
Berlin collaboration
Berlin teams often want specialists who can work in English and adapt to local creative workflows. Remote support works well for most motion tasks, while on-site sessions help when clients want live review, creative direction, or fast iteration with design and video teams.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Adobe After Effects.
A strong Adobe After Effects specialist usually delivers motion graphics, title sequences, social cuts, animated brand elements, and light compositing. They may also prepare project files so your team can revise scenes later without rebuilding the whole setup.
After Effects is known for motion design, but it is also widely used for compositing tasks such as tracking, keying, cleanup, and screen inserts. It is not a full replacement for high-end VFX pipelines, but it handles many common shot-finish needs well.
Adobe After Effects is for layered animation and compositing, while Premiere Pro is for timeline editing and sequence assembly. Many projects use both: Premiere for cutting and After Effects for graphics, intros, lower thirds, and shot-level fixes.
A good After Effects freelancer usually knows motion design principles, typography, and basic video formats. Strong candidates also understand Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, expressions, masking, tracking, and how to deliver files that fit a wider production workflow.
For simple logo animation, lower thirds, or template edits, a general motion specialist may be enough. For brand systems, multi-shot compositing, expression-driven templates, or work that must stay editable across teams, you want a more experienced Adobe After Effects professional.
Yes, most Adobe After Effects work can be done remotely if the feedback loop is clear and assets are well organized. In Berlin, on-site sessions are useful when a creative team wants live art direction, frame-by-frame review, or close collaboration with video production.
Look for clean animation timing, consistent spacing, readable typography, and files that seem organized rather than fragile. A strong Adobe After Effects portfolio also shows variety: branded motion, compositing, and work that matches real client needs instead of only flashy demo reels.
Most Adobe After Effects specialists want to know the scope, deadline, input files, review process, and whether the final deliverables need to stay editable. They also ask about branding rules, required formats, and whether the project is a one-off clip or part of an ongoing motion system.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects is 88 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 702 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects are English (100%), German (94%), and Spanish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects are Media and Entertainment (76%), Advertising (65%), and Education (41%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects are Marketing (82%), Product Development (65%), and Research and Development (47%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Adobe After Effects
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