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Rashi J.

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Product designer

Berlin
Rashi J.

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.
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Patricia R.

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UI/UX Designer

Starnberg
Patricia R.

Last position:

Accessibility Expert at Volkswagen Financial Services

July 2024 - June 2025

  • Accessibility expert in the field of UI/UX design, WCAG testing, and consulting for the Accessibility Strengthening Act
  • Creation of an internal accessibility guide

Oskar Oldorf (project lead): "I had the pleasure of working with Patricia for over a year on a project focused on ensuring digital accessibility for the online presence of a company in the financial services sector. During that time, I got to know her as a dedicated, detail-oriented, and highly skilled colleague.

Patricia was responsible for independently conducting gap analyses and worked directly and efficiently with key stakeholders. Her role centered on assessing compliance with the BFSG and providing strategic guidance to editorial teams on creating accessible content.

What I particularly appreciated about Patricia was her ability to think beyond the status quo and bring fresh perspectives to the table. She combines strong subject matter expertise with a keen eye for detail and a structured, thorough approach. Her input often sparked valuable discussions and helped us move our work forward in meaningful ways.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Patricia—especially for roles where precision, strategic thinking, and a high standard of quality are essential."

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Saruna M.

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Master's Thesis

Duisburg
Saruna M.

Last position:

Master's Thesis at Heinrich Heine Universität

  • Title: Enhancing Syntactic Awareness in Transformer Language Models for Hindi Dependency Parsing
  • Investigated syntactic knowledge captured by transformer language models (RoBERTa, XLM-RoBERTa) for Hindi dependency parsing, a morphologically rich and low-resource language.
  • Developed structure-aware model variants (Struct_Roberta_hi, Struct_XLMR) by integrating a CNN-based parser network between transformer layers, inspired by the StructFormer architecture.
  • Conducted extensive error analysis including label-wise, distance-based, direction-based, sentence length-based, and LVC/Non-LVC evaluations.
  • Evaluated models on downstream NLP tasks (NER, POS tagging) using the IndicXTREME benchmark.
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Maik D.

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Houdini Redshift Lighter

Berlin
Maik D.

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
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Michael O.

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Senior UX UI Designer

Cologne
Michael O.

Last position:

UX UI Designer at Robert Piper

Concept development and redesign of a real estate sales platform, AI-driven ideation with Claude

Real Estate Conversion Optimization Claude

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Evelynn M.

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Executive Assistant | Principal Operations Consultant | Talent Manager

Schleswig
Evelynn M.

Last position:

Creative Strategy & Operations Manager at Vite LLC

  • Identified and resolved a six-figure fulfillment deficit caused by legacy software misconfigurations and outdated SOPs
  • Managed campaign product development and production, coordinating with multiple international stakeholders
  • Revised/Created and implemented comprehensive and scalable fulfillment, inventory management, customer relations, and logistics SOPs
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Andreas H.

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Freelance UXUI Designer

München
Andreas H.

Last position:

Freelance UXUI Designer

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Mendel H.

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Lecturer in 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding

Berlin
Mendel H.

Last position:

Lecturer in 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding at Macromedia Hochschule Berlin

  • Semesters 1 to 3: 3D modelling, rendering and animation with Cinema4D, Blender, After Effects
  • Semesters 1 to 3: Design and graphic design fundamentals, layout, typography, Adobe Suite
  • Semesters 6 to 8: Storyboarding and prototyping, cross-media project work
  • Workshops on 3D printing, including theory and practice, for the Communication Design and Fashion degree programs
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Maëlle G.

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Freelance Senior Product Designer

Berlin
Maëlle G.

Last position:

Senior Product Designer at Frieda Health GmbH

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Patricia E.

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Freelance UX Researcher, Concepter & Information Architect

Heusenstamm
Patricia E.

Last position:

Freelance UX Researcher, Concepter & Information Architect at Self-employed

  • UX research, conception and information architecture services on various projects
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Johannes L.

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Senior Motion Designer / Producer, Motion Designer / Video Producer

Berlin
Johannes L.

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)
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Christopher G.

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Performance Analytics & Conversion Specialist

Augsburg
Christopher G.

Last position:

Data Analytics, Tracking & SEA at SCHEFER DEUTSCHLAND

  • Analysis of ERP, shop and marketing data with SQL and GA4
  • Setup of GA4/GTM tracking as well as management and optimization of Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising

Tools: SQL, Shopware, Magento, WooCommerce, GA4, GTM, Google Ads, Brevo

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David S.

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Freelance Project & Account Manager | Marketing, Content & AI Integration

Much
David S.

Last position:

Freelance Project Manager at ARTUS interactive GmbH

  • Project management and account support for Procter & Gamble and brands such as Oral-B, Braun, Gillette, Clearblue and Pampers

  • Main point of contact for stakeholders on the client and agency sides

  • Coordinated design teams and creative service providers for e-commerce projects

  • Quality assurance for digital assets and product content across e-commerce platforms

  • Managed budgets and deadlines across several parallel projects and brands

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Kornél L.

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Computer Vision & Machine Learning Engineer (contract)

Berlin
Kornél L.

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

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Statistics of experts using Adobe After Effects

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years

Adobe After Effects experts in Germany have 18 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3.3 years

Adobe After Effects experts in Germany stay in a single position for 3.3 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

9

Adobe After Effects experts in Germany have completed 9 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Marketing, Product Development, Information Technology

Adobe After Effects experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Marketing, Product Development, and Information Technology.

Top industries

Media and Entertainment, Advertising, Information Technology

Adobe After Effects experts in Germany are most in demand in Media and Entertainment, Advertising, and Information Technology.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Adobe After Effects experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

68%

68% of Adobe After Effects experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

25%

25% of Adobe After Effects experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

1%

1% of Adobe After Effects experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

1

Adobe After Effects experts in Germany hold 1 professional certification on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Adobe After Effects experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

96%

96% of Adobe After Effects experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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7% of Adobe After Effects experts in Germany charge less than €400 per day.
68% of Adobe After Effects experts in Germany charge between €400 and €800 per day.
24% of Adobe After Effects experts in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
1% of Adobe After Effects experts in Germany charge €1200 or more per day.
<€400 €400-​800 €800-​1200 €1200+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology 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.

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Average rates of experts in Germany using Adobe After Effects

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

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Daily rate avg. 648 €

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 640 €

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

Adobe After Effects experts industry focus

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

  • Media and Entertainment (78%)
  • Advertising (64%)
  • Information Technology (52%)
  • Education (37%)
  • Retail (37%)
  • Professional Services (31%)
  • Manufacturing (27%)
  • Automotive (24%)

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

About the technology

Motion and compositing

Adobe After Effects is a motion graphics, animation and compositing application used to turn still artwork, video footage and 3D elements into finished visual sequences. Professionals use it for title design, product explainers, social content, broadcast graphics, visual effects and screen replacements. It is built for layered, timeline-based work where precise timing and visual control matter.

Core capabilities

Strong specialists combine animation craft with technical control across the full composition workflow.

  • Animate text, shape layers, masks and illustrations
  • Composite footage with keying, tracking and rotoscoping
  • Create transitions, titles, lower thirds and animated logos
  • Prepare compositions for broadcast, web and social delivery
  • Build reusable templates for recurring content

Ecosystem and tools

The application works closely with Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator and Audition. Common workflows include importing layered PSD and AI files, exchanging footage through Premiere Pro, and using expressions to automate repeated animation. Specialists may also work with Cinema 4D, Blender, plugins, scripts, color workflows and media-encoding tools.

When to bring in specialists

Companies often need freelance expertise for a campaign launch, a product film, a show package or a demanding post-production schedule. A specialist can convert a storyboard into polished motion, repair a difficult composite or establish a template system for an internal team. In Germany, remote collaboration is common, while on-site work can help with studio production, reviews and German-language brand content.

Project deliverables

The right professional can support a single sequence or own a complete motion package from design handoff to final export.

  • Storyboard interpretation and animatics
  • Motion identity systems and title packages
  • Explainer videos, product demonstrations and social cutdowns
  • Green-screen work, cleanup, tracking and screen replacement
  • Editable project files, templates and delivery specifications

What quality looks like

Quality is visible in deliberate timing, clean easing, consistent typography and composites that hold up at full resolution. Strong professionals organize layers clearly, name assets properly and use expressions or precompositions where they improve control without making the project fragile. They also confirm codecs, aspect ratios, frame rates, color requirements and review stages before production begins.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Adobe After Effects.

Adobe After Effects is used for motion graphics, compositing, animation and visual effects. Companies use it for titles, explainers, product films, broadcast packages, social assets and screen replacements.

Adobe After Effects is designed for layered animation, compositing and visual effects, while Premiere Pro is primarily an editing application. They are often used together: editing and assembly happen in Premiere Pro, with complex motion work completed in After Effects.

A strong Adobe After Effects professional may also work with Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, Blender, expressions and media encoding. Storyboarding, typography, compositing, color awareness and delivery knowledge are equally useful.

The right level for Adobe After Effects depends on the work, not just the brief. A short logo animation may need focused motion expertise, while a visual-effects sequence, template system or broadcast package calls for proven compositing, file-organization and delivery skills.

Yes, Adobe After Effects projects can usually be handled remotely through shared briefs, review links, versioned files and structured feedback. On-site collaboration in Germany can be useful for studio shoots, close creative reviews or teams that require German-language communication.

Look for work with controlled timing, clear visual hierarchy, clean mattes, natural tracking and consistent finishing. A portfolio for Adobe After Effects should show process awareness as well as attractive final frames, including how the professional handles revisions and delivery requirements.

Adobe After Effects can combine 2D animation with 3D layers, cameras and imported 3D elements, but it is not a full replacement for a dedicated 3D package. Projects with complex modeling, simulation or character animation may pair After Effects with Cinema 4D or Blender.

Before opening Adobe After Effects, clarify the target formats, resolutions, frame rates, color space, source assets, review process and final deliverables. It is also important to confirm whether the client needs editable project files, reusable templates, localized versions or only rendered media.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects is 81 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 648 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects, 68% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 25% hold at least a Master's degree, and 1% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects are German (99%), English (95%), and French (19%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects are Media and Entertainment (78%), Advertising (64%), and Information Technology (52%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects are Marketing (88%), Product Development (68%), and Information Technology (60%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Adobe After Effects

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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