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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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Andrew W.

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Creative Director & Brand Designer

Berlin
Andrew W.

Last position:

Creative Studio Lead at Deloitte Digital

  • Led brand and design initiatives across multidisciplinary teams for global and multi-market programmes, spanning digital platforms and physical touchpoints, including the global design launch of Deloitte Sustainability & Climate.
  • Co-led the Smartbroker+ rebrand and platform launch, creating a scalable brand system applied across product, app, web, marketing, and communications, repositioning the company as a next-generation investment brand.
  • Selected as Deloitte Digital Berlin's team advocate, representing the team in meetings and liaising directly with management on key issues, and served as an official mentor to three creatives within the department.
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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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János T.

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Media Design

Berlin
János T.

Last position:

Project management, typesetting, final artwork, creation of language versions at Regiolux GmbH

For Regiolux GmbH, I produced several brochures and an information sheet in seven different languages as part of this project. To make the offset printing especially efficient and cost-effective, I created all language versions in Adobe InDesign on separate layers. This meant that the different versions could be produced simply by replacing the black printing plate – a simple but effective solution.

In addition to implementation according to the corporate design, my tasks included final artwork and the creation of web and print PDFs. I also coordinated communication with translation agencies and printers, ensuring a smooth project process.

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Claudius K.

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Freelance Marketing Consultant

Berlin
Claudius K.

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Freelance Marketing Consultant at Claudius Körber Communications

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Mark R.

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Interim Marketing Manager | Freelance Marketing Manager | Marketing Consultant

Berlin
Mark R.

Last position:

Marketing Check at Janina Lücke – Schreibcoaching

  • Analyzing existing strategy and marketing activities

  • Reviewing LinkedIn, newsletter, Google Analytics, blog, and landing pages

  • Identifying weaknesses and opportunities

  • Developing a strategic approach

  • Developing a data-driven performance tracking approach

  • Creating a comprehensive report on strategic direction, target audience, customer journey, marketing goals, and performance measurement

  • Conducting a workshop to review the report

  • Deriving a roadmap for optimization, including relevant KPIs

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Katarzyna R.

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Product Designer

Berlin
Katarzyna R.

Last position:

Product Designer at IBM Denmark

  • end-to-end design: managing the full design process from user research and ideation to wireframes, prototypes, and final UI designs
  • secure product UX: ensuring usability and accessibility for complex systems like encryption management and IoT infrastructure
  • cross-functional collaboration: working closely with developers, security engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to align technical constraints with user needs
  • design thinking workshops: participating in and facilitating workshops to define user problems and ideate potential solutions
  • user research & client interviews: gathering insights through direct user and client interactions to inform product features and design direction
  • feature design & presentations: designing detailed features and presenting them to both technical and non-technical stakeholders for feedback and iteration
  • implementation support: supporting developers throughout implementation to ensure design quality and consistency
  • design systems: contributing reusable components and UX patterns to internal design systems for consistency and scalability
  • usability focus: refining user flows and interfaces based on usability testing and feedback to reduce friction and increase efficiency
  • technical fluency: serving as a bridge between design and development, translating complex technical requirements into intuitive user experiences
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Andrea D.

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Document Management and Quality Specialist

Berlin
Andrea D.

Last position:

Document Management and Quality Specialist at XBP Europe

  • Sorting, organizing, and categorizing a wide range of documents and ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements
  • Managing document sequencing and ensuring quality control at every stage of processing, including accurate labeling and archiving for secure storage and easy retrieval
  • Operating high-performance equipment and performing routine maintenance
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Mehmet Fatih S.

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Online Simulation Based Digital Twin Software Developer

Berlin
Mehmet Fatih S.

Last position:

Online Simulation Based Digital Twin Software Developer at BAM - Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing

  • Contributed to development of an online simulation-based digital twin of bridge infrastructure project.
  • Created packages implementing computational and statistical modules for the digital twin.
  • Modeled the structure using FEniCSX within a Python environment.
  • Integrated real sensor data with the virtual model via APIs.
  • Used inference models to predict the future state of the bridge.
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Eduardo S.

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Agile Coach / Scrum Master / RTE

Berlin
Eduardo S.

Last position:

Agile Master / Deputy Release Train Engineer at Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund

  • Introduced agile ways of working across 8 teams in the IT Audit area
  • Worked with the RTE to establish standards, governance structures and stable delivery processes at division level
  • Supported alignment between Agile Masters and Product Owners as part of a company-wide SAFe rollout
  • Contributed to improving predictability and structural compliance
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Caroline L.

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Founder

Berlin
Caroline L.

Last position:

Founder at Nafilia UG

  • Founded and managed Nafilia ([link]
  • Designed and produced innovative and sustainable equestrian equipment
  • Launched the first collection on 27 August 2021
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Daniela B.

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Content Manager

Berlin
Daniela B.

Last position:

Owner at Feines Hochzeitsatelier

In 2024, I started my own wedding and event planning business, designing exclusive premium-segment weddings. In addition to training as a wedding and event manager, I began training as a wedding planner at the Avantgarde Academy.

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Ines R.

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Entrepreneur

Berlin
Ines R.

Last position:

Entrepreneur at ZuManAsha

  • Built and operated a successful handmade tray business sold via Etsy and Spock, fulfilling 120+ orders and maintaining 5-star customer reviews.
  • Managed 100% of the operations including product design, international shipping, and marketing across Instagram, TikTok, and Etsy, growing a global customer base.
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Hoda A.

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Full-time Graphic Designer

Berlin
Hoda A.

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.

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Statistics of experts using Adobe InDesign

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years (Germany: 20 years)

Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin have 18 years of professional experience on average. It is 2 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 20 years.

Position duration

3.7 years (Germany: 3.9 years)

Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin stay in a single position for 3.7 years on average. It is 0.2 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.9 years.

Positions per freelancer

8 (Germany: 9)

Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin have completed 8 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 9.

Top business areas

Marketing, Product Development, Project Management

Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Marketing, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Media and Entertainment, Advertising, Professional Services

Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin are most in demand in Media and Entertainment, Advertising, and Professional Services.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Marketing, Product Development

Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Marketing, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

81% (Germany: 77%)

81% of Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 4% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 77%.

Master's degree or higher

52% (Germany: 39%)

52% of Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin hold at least a Master's degree. It is 13% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 39%.

Doctorate

4%

4% of Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

1 (Germany: 2)

Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin hold 1 professional certification on average. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.

Most common languages

English, German, Spanish

Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin most often speak English, German, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 98%)

100% of Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin speak two or more languages. It is 2% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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13% of Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin charge less than €320 per day.
9% of Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin charge between €320 and €480 per day.
31% of Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin charge between €480 and €640 per day.
25% of Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin charge between €640 and €800 per day.
9% of Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin charge between €800 and €960 per day.
9% of Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
3% of Adobe InDesign experts in Berlin charge €1120 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Berlin 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.

Average rates of experts in Berlin using Adobe InDesign

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

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Daily rate avg. 614 €
Germany avg. 681 €

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

Adobe InDesign 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 (71%)
  • Advertising (63%)
  • Professional Services (54%)
  • Information Technology (40%)
  • Education (34%)
  • Retail (34%)
  • Arts and Crafts (31%)
  • Tourism (20%)

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

About the technology

Layout and publishing

Adobe InDesign is professional page-layout software for creating print and digital publications. It is used for books, magazines, brochures, catalogues, annual reports, presentations and interactive PDFs. Its tools control typography, grids, master pages, styles, images and document structure with precision.

Creative Cloud workflow

InDesign works closely with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Creative Cloud Libraries. Strong specialists move assets between these applications, manage linked files and preserve visual consistency across a publication. They also understand OpenType fonts, color profiles, packaging, PDF presets and preflight checks.

Typical deliverables

  • Editorial templates with paragraph, character and object styles
  • Print-ready brochures, catalogues, books and reports
  • Interactive PDFs with links, navigation and form elements
  • Adapted layouts for different formats, languages and page sizes
  • Production files prepared for printers or digital distribution

When to bring in expertise

Companies often need freelance support for a major publication, a recurring content series or a tight production schedule. Specialist help is also valuable when internal teams have source material but lack layout capacity, when a brand system must become a usable template, or when complex documents need reliable preflight. In Berlin, collaboration may combine remote production with on-site workshops for editorial, marketing or print teams.

Skills that matter

  • Editorial structure, hierarchy and readable typography
  • Master pages, grids, styles and reusable templates
  • Image handling, color management and print specifications
  • Data Merge, accessible PDFs and interactive document features
  • Careful proofreading, version control and file handover

Signs of strong professionals

The best InDesign professionals show finished publications, not only attractive spreads. They explain decisions about hierarchy, production constraints and accessibility, then keep source files organized and easy to update. They ask about the printer, output format, language versions and approval process before setting up the document. For Berlin teams, clear English communication is useful, while German-language layout and proofreading can matter for local publications.

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Frequently asked questions

What clients ask us most about Adobe InDesign — answered in short.

Adobe InDesign is used to design and prepare multi-page publications for print and digital release. Common outputs include books, magazines, brochures, catalogues, annual reports, presentations and interactive PDFs.

InDesign is built for structured, multi-page layouts and repeatable production workflows. Illustrator is better suited to individual vector graphics, while Canva favors quick template-based creation; the right choice depends on document complexity, brand control and output requirements.

A strong Adobe InDesign specialist often works with Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. Useful adjacent skills include typography, editorial design, image retouching, color management, accessibility, proofreading and print production.

The answer depends on the document's length, content quality, number of language versions and production method. For InDesign, a portfolio showing comparable publications is more useful than a generic claim of seniority, especially when templates, data-driven pages or printer handoff are involved.

Yes. Adobe InDesign projects can usually run remotely through shared briefs, packaged files, review PDFs and structured feedback. Berlin teams may still prefer on-site workshops for kickoff sessions, brand alignment or final production checks, and language expectations should be agreed early.

InDesign can support accessible PDF production when the document is structured correctly. The specialist should work with paragraph styles, reading order, tags, alternative text, meaningful links and Acrobat checks rather than treating accessibility as a final export setting.

Review comparable pages, source-file organization and the specialist's explanation of production choices. A capable Adobe InDesign professional checks bleeds, fonts, links, color, pagination and PDF output, while also showing how the file can be revised without breaking the layout.

A Creative Cloud or InDesign specialist needs the brief, copy, images, brand assets, output specifications and approval workflow. Clear information about printers, paper, accessibility, language versions and deadlines prevents avoidable rework.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Adobe InDesign in their recent projects is 77 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 614 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Adobe InDesign in their recent projects, 81% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 52% hold at least a Master's degree, and 4% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Adobe InDesign in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.7 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Adobe InDesign in their recent projects are English (100%), German (94%), and Spanish (43%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Adobe InDesign in their recent projects are Media and Entertainment (71%), Advertising (63%), and Professional Services (54%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Adobe InDesign in their recent projects are Marketing (91%), Product Development (63%), and Project Management (51%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Adobe InDesign

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