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Adobe Creative Cloud Experts in Cologne

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Rebecca Piras

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Freelance Art Director | UX/UI Designer

Cologne
Rebecca Piras

Last position:

Art Director | UX/UI Designer at Freelance

Concept, design, and implementation of digital brand and communication solutions for companies, practices, freelancers, and agencies.

Concept and design of corporate websites, shops, landing pages, app and interface concepts, as well as complex design systems – from strategy, information architecture, mobile-first approaches, and UX/UI design to Figma prototyping, content structure, SEO-relevant content, and image concepts, all the way to implementation (in WordPress) and maintenance.

Independent project management including client consulting, quote and budget coordination, quality assurance, and collaboration with development.

Focus areas: UX/UI design, art direction, web design, e-commerce, corporate websites, complex design systems, Figma, WordPress, marketing

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Christian Chochoiek

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Senior UX/UI Designer & Accessibility Expert

Cologne
Christian Chochoiek

Last position:

UI Design Lead · Mobile App & Design System at Penny Markt GmbH

  • UI design of the Penny mobile app and ongoing maintenance of the company-wide design system — carried out with a senior UI designer from the Artyspark team.
  • Managing, briefing, and quality control of all design decisions; close coordination with Penny's internal product team in product management and development.
  • Ensuring consistent UI standards across the app and design system; reviewing and approving components, tokens, and guidelines.
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Michael Otto

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Senior UX UI Designer

Cologne
Michael Otto

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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Luisa Janniciello

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Product & AI Workflow Consultant

Köln
Luisa Janniciello

Last position:

Product & AI Workflow Consultant at Freelance

  • Developed AI-powered workflow concepts for marketing and product teams
  • Advised on automation, AI tool integration, and process optimization
  • Led projects for personalized digital products (audio/AI-powered MVP)
  • Conducted tool evaluations including rollout planning, requirements mapping, and training design.
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Alina Ohrem

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Strategic Requirements Manager for OZG Project

Monheim am Rhein
Alina Ohrem

Last position:

Strategic Requirements Manager for OZG Project at INIT AG

  • In my key role in strategic requirements management for the UVO online service, I established a comprehensive process from concept to execution.
  • The responsibility included effectively collecting and prioritizing user feedback and requirements from municipalities and state administrations for direct service improvements.
  • Developed, implemented, and led strategic requirements management for the OZG 2.0 UVO online service
  • Gathering, prioritizing, and handling functional requirements, issues, improvement suggestions, and requests from municipalities and state administrations
  • Creating release documentation
  • Communicating implemented requirements to municipalities and UV offices
  • Aligning with service managers and stakeholders
  • Coordinating XFamily changes and version updates
  • Managing and maintaining the Jira backlog and Confluence pages
  • Responsible for Jira sprints, sprint planning, and review
  • Coordinating with business, Product Owner, and development team for requirement implementation
  • Testing implemented requirements in the online service
  • Project documentation
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Philipp Freiberg

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Project Manager & Marketing Manager

Monheim am Rhein
Philipp Freiberg

Last position:

Project Manager & Marketing Manager at umagine GmbH

  • Agile project management
  • Support for marketing projects
  • Building the marketing agency Brainverse UG
  • Corporate communication
  • Content creation
  • Copywriting
  • CI/CD development
  • Technical consulting for digital transformation
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Matthias Fitzner

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Information Security Project Manager

Leverkusen
Matthias Fitzner

Last position:

Information Security Project Manager at Deutsche Bahn AG

  • Introduction of a new Information Security Management System (ISMS) according to ISO/IEC 27001.
  • Implementation of the cybersecurity guideline RL CySec-Rail for cross-border rail networks.
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Michael Sperling

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Self-employed videographer and editor

Leverkusen
Michael Sperling

Last position:

Self-employed videographer and editor at Self-employed (solo)

  • Responsibility and self-direction for corporate web video and TV content
  • Development and execution of creative concepts
  • Editing and post-production with Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Camera operation and VJ work for TV, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram
  • Use of equipment such as Sony Alpha 7 IV, DJI RS 3 Gimbal, Insta360 X3, DJI Mavic Mini 4 Pro, and other professional photo, video, and audio equipment
  • Collaboration with clients and partners, including Fishermans Friend, 1Live, Verstehen Sie Spaß, and others
  • National and international projects (excluding war zones)
  • Class B driving license, own car, and small drone license
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Felix Leander

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Freelance Graphic Designer

Köln
Felix Leander

Last position:

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employment

  • Freelance graphic designer for various agencies and clients in brand and communication design
  • Regularly involved in two agencies to support the team with concept, layout, illustration, and final artwork
  • Projects include corporate designs, print and editorial projects, branding, campaign materials, and digital assets for web and social media
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Marietta Rausch

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Interim Manager Medical Communications

Leichlingen (Rheinland)
Marietta Rausch

Last position:

Interim Manager Medical Communications at Biogen GmbH

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Benedikt Klevers

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Content Marketing Manager

Brühl
Benedikt Klevers

Last position:

Content Marketing Manager at Sales Elements

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Jonas Rau

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Digital Strategy & Execution

Cologne
Jonas Rau

Last position:

Digital Strategy & Execution at Jonas Rau

  • Digital strategy and execution expert with more than 10 years of digital work experience.

  • Supports creative Ï€ shaped agencies, well-known brands, agileminded startups and medium enterprises.

  • Focused on being customer-centric, efficiency-driven, and solution-focused.

  • Certified Scrum Master with a passion for creating outstanding results.

  • Strategic support includes brand, campaign, mission and vision, digital transformation, digital media mix, UX strategy, SEO SEA strategy, award-winning creation, workflow optimization, and conceptual ideation.

  • Executional support includes project management, client consulting, budget planning and cost proposals, workshop preparation and execution, pitch coordination, project setup and team lead, product ownership, requirement engineering, campaign management, and content creation.

  • Utilized instruments include Scrum framework, OKR model, Double Diamond model, Business Model Canvas, Design Thinking technique, Radical Collaboration, Data-driven approach, Rapid prototyping, Pareto principle, and shift model.

  • Tools used include JIRA, Trello, Keynote, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Slack, Discord, Zoom, MS Teams, Google Analytics, Trends, Search Console, TYPO3, WordPress, Silverstripe, Microsoft Office 365, Google Suite, UXPin, and Adobe XD.

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Stephanie Wenning

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Position with Staff Responsibility

Köln
Stephanie Wenning

Last position:

Position with Staff Responsibility at Dr. Schrammen Architekten BDA

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Markus Schnabel

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Freelance Photographer and Videographer

Köln
Markus Schnabel

Last position:

Freelance Photographer and Videographer at Medianautiker

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Statistics of experts using Adobe Creative Cloud

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years

Position duration

3 years (Germany: 4 years)

Positions per freelancer

9

Top business areas

Marketing, Project Management, Product Development

Top industries

Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Information Technology

Certification focus areas

Marketing, Project Management, Strategy

Bachelor's degree or higher

69% (Germany: 87%)

Master's degree or higher

23% (Germany: 43%)

Certifications per freelancer

2

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

93% (Germany: 97%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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<€480 €480-​640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Cologne 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 Cologne using Adobe Creative Cloud

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

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Daily rate avg. 696 €
Germany avg. 726 €

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 680 €
Germany median 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

Creative work stack

Adobe Creative Cloud is the standard toolkit for visual production, layout, and motion work. Companies use it to create brand assets, campaign visuals, brochures, pitch decks, social content, and edited video. It also appears in handoff workflows where files must stay editable and consistent.

Core apps

  • Photoshop for image editing and compositing
  • Illustrator for logos, icons, and vector artwork
  • InDesign for long-form layout and print files
  • Premiere Pro and After Effects for video and motion

Strong specialists know how these tools connect, so files move cleanly from concept to final delivery.

Where it fits

Creative Cloud is common in marketing teams, agencies, publishing, retail, and product launches. In Cologne, it is often used for bilingual campaigns, event materials, and content that needs quick review across design and communications teams. The same setup also supports remote collaboration when files and feedback need to stay organized.

When to bring in help

Companies bring in freelance experts when an internal team is overloaded, a launch needs fast turnaround, or a specific file type is missing from the team’s skill set. Common signals include inconsistent brand files, messy version control, or video and layout work that needs a polished finish. Short projects and long assignments both fit well.

What strong specialists do

Good professionals do more than use the software. They manage layers, styles, color, exports, and reusable templates with care. They also understand print prep, social formats, motion handoff, and how to keep Creative Cloud files easy for others to continue.

Search terms and fit

People may search for Adobe Creative Cloud as CC, Adobe CC, or simply Adobe. Strong candidates should be comfortable with shared libraries, file packaging, export settings, and basic collaboration habits. For companies, the best fit is someone who can keep design quality high while working fast and clearly.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about Adobe Creative Cloud, in one place.

Adobe Creative Cloud is used for design, layout, image editing, video, and motion work. Teams rely on it for campaign visuals, brochures, presentations, social assets, and final files that need to stay editable. It is a practical choice when a project spans several formats and review rounds.

Adobe Creative Cloud is broader than a single-purpose tool because it covers image work, vector art, page layout, and video in one ecosystem. That matters when the same brand assets must move across print, web, and motion. A strong specialist can keep that workflow consistent.

A strong Adobe Creative Cloud specialist should understand file preparation, color handling, export settings, and version control. For many projects, knowledge of brand systems, print production, and social media formats is just as important as software skill. If video is involved, motion timing and audio basics help too.

The right level depends on the deliverable. A simple layout fix or asset cleanup may only need someone who knows the relevant app well, while a full campaign or video package needs broader Creative Cloud experience across multiple tools. Look for proof of similar work, not just software familiarity.

Yes, most Adobe Creative Cloud work can be handled remotely as long as file sharing, feedback, and naming are clear. Cologne-based teams often mix remote collaboration with occasional in-person reviews when brand direction is still being shaped. That works well for agencies and internal marketing teams alike.

Ask which apps they use most, how they handle file handoff, and how they keep brand assets organized. With Adobe CC, it also helps to ask about print-ready output, social format adaptation, and collaboration with other specialists. Their answers should be specific, not generic.

Quality shows up in clean layers, consistent styles, correct exports, and files that another person can continue without confusion. In Adobe Creative Cloud projects, a polished final look is not enough if the source files are hard to reuse. Good professionals leave a clear working structure behind.

No. Adobe Creative Cloud is also used by content teams, marketers, editors, and motion specialists who need visual output that follows brand rules. The best fit is someone who understands the full production path, from first draft to final delivery.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Adobe Creative Cloud in their recent projects is 87 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 696 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Adobe Creative Cloud in their recent projects, 69% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 23% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Adobe Creative Cloud in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Adobe Creative Cloud in their recent projects are German (100%), English (87%), and French (20%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Adobe Creative Cloud in their recent projects are Advertising (80%), Media and Entertainment (60%), and Information Technology (47%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Adobe Creative Cloud in their recent projects are Marketing (100%), Project Management (67%), and Product Development (60%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Adobe Creative Cloud

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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