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Adobe After Effects Experts in Munich

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Dieter Möss

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Design System Architect, UI Designer

Munich
Dieter Möss

Last position:

Design System Architect, UI Designer at hvv switch

  • Developed Design System for HVV Switch app in Figma
  • Based on wireframes from UX team
  • Applied Atomic Design principle
  • Created design tokens
  • Conceived workflows for handing over designs to dev team
  • Conception of new patterns and components to expand Design System
  • Consideration of accessibility
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Britta Frahm

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Freelance Creative Director, Researcher, UX and Service Design Consultant

München
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
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Alexander Ewald

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Freelancer / Graphic Designer and Web Designer

Germering
Alexander Ewald

Last position:

Freelancer / Graphic Designer and Web Designer at ewaldmedia.de

  • As a self-employed graphic designer, completed many web designs and corporate designs
  • Portfolio with a selection of my work at ewaldmedia.de
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Andreas Hirsch

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Freelance UX/UI Designer

München
Andreas Hirsch

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Freelance UX/UI Designer

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Caroline Mitrosbaras

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Social Media Video Editor

München
Caroline Mitrosbaras

Last position:

Social Media Video Editor at Glow25 / Primal State Performance GmbH

  • Video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Animations
  • Graphics
  • Encoding
  • Mastering
  • Color grading
  • Music and SFX
  • Subtitles in various languages
  • Audio mixing
  • Green screen post-production
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Marietta Frei

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High-end Retouching | Media Design

Munich
Marietta Frei

Last position:

High-end retouching | Media design at Self-employed

  • High-end image editing
  • Product and beauty retouching
  • Color adjustments
  • Look development
  • Compositing
  • Recoloring
  • Photo manipulation
  • Mockup creation
  • Animated GIF
  • Post-production
  • RAW development
  • Photoshop
  • Capture One
  • Illustrator
  • Acrobat
  • InDesign
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Jens Dörholt

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CTO

München
Jens Dörholt

Last position:

CTO at AlphaFlare UG

  • Configurators, solution architect, VR applications.
  • Created projects from POCs up to lighthouse projects for the automotive industry, such as the Car Creator based on UEFN for BMW and Epic Games.
  • Developed the configurator for the Maybach Atelier in Shanghai.
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Jasmin Omerčić

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Land Surveying Technician Geomatician

Munich
Jasmin Omerčić

Last position:

Land Surveying Technician Geomatician at Munich Airport

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Statistics of experts using Adobe After Effects

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

24 years (Germany: 18 years)

Position duration

3.4 years

Positions per freelancer

12 (Germany: 9)

Top business areas

Marketing, Information Technology, Product Development

Top industries

Media and Entertainment, Advertising, Information Technology

Bachelor's degree or higher

33% (Germany: 67%)

Certifications per freelancer

1

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 96%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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<€480 €480-​640 €640-​800 €960+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Munich 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 Munich using Adobe After Effects

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

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Daily rate avg. 632 €
Germany avg. 665 €

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 600 €
Germany median 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

Motion design

Adobe After Effects is used for motion graphics, visual effects, and animated content that sits inside film, social video, product demos, and brand campaigns. It is the tool many teams use when static design needs timing, movement, and clean compositing.

What experts deliver

  • Animated titles and lower thirds
  • Logo reveals and brand intros
  • Compositing, masking, and cleanup
  • Screen replacements and simple VFX
  • Template-based edits for repeatable production

Ecosystem

Strong After Effects specialists work with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and often Audition. They also use expressions, motion presets, plugins, and color-managed workflows to keep scenes consistent across platforms and frame sizes.

When to bring in help

Companies usually bring in freelance Adobe After Effects experts when in-house teams need a finished animation quickly, a campaign has a tough deadline, or a complex shot needs specialized compositing. In Munich, this often fits agencies, media teams, and product marketing groups that need smooth collaboration in English or German.

What strong specialists do

A good AE specialist thinks in layers, timing, and delivery formats. They keep assets organized, write clear precomps, and build files that other experts can maintain without guesswork.

Quality signals

Look for clean motion, stable keyframes, sharp typography, and exports that match the target channel. Strong professionals explain their process, handle revisions without losing structure, and know when to use templates, expressions, or custom animation instead of forcing one workflow.

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Frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start with Adobe After Effects? These answers cover the essentials.

Adobe After Effects is used to create motion graphics, animated titles, short visual effects shots, and polished video elements for brand and product content. It also appears in social clips, explainers, trailers, and event visuals. In many teams, it is the tool that turns static design assets into timed, moving sequences.

After Effects and Premiere Pro solve different problems. Premiere Pro is mainly for editing and sequencing video, while After Effects is better for compositing, animation, and effects work. Many projects use both together, especially when a cut needs graphics, cleanup, or animated overlays.

A strong Adobe After Effects specialist can build motion graphics, manage complex layer structures, and prepare deliverables for web, broadcast, or social platforms. They should also know how to keep files organized so revisions stay manageable. Good specialists communicate clearly about what can be done inside the timeline and what needs asset prep first.

The most useful adjacent skills are motion design, compositing, typography, and a working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. Expressions help a lot when motion needs to be reusable or parameter-driven. Sound timing and basic color awareness also improve the final result.

That depends on the complexity of the shot and how much cleanup is involved. A simple lower-third package needs less depth than a branded reveal, a tracked screen replacement, or a multi-scene campaign system. For complex work, you want a specialist who has handled asset prep, revisions, and final export discipline before.

Yes, After Effects work is often done remotely because files, feedback, and exports travel well. Munich teams commonly collaborate with specialists in shared review rounds, while on-site sessions help when a project needs fast creative alignment or close work with art direction. Clear file naming and review notes matter more than location.

Review their motion timing, typography, and compositing quality first. A reliable AE specialist also delivers organized project files, consistent naming, and exports that match the target channel without technical surprises. Ask for examples that show the same kind of motion, not just a beautiful reel.

Many searchers use AE when they already know the tool and want to move fast. Others type the full name, Adobe After Effects, when they are comparing specialists or defining a project brief. A good search result should cover both terms because they usually point to the same kind of work.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects is 79 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 632 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects, 33% hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (20%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects are Media and Entertainment (90%), Advertising (60%), and Information Technology (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Adobe After Effects in their recent projects are Marketing (90%), Information Technology (80%), and Product Development (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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