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Janine S.

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Freelance Business Operations & Executive Support

Böblingen
Janine S.

Last position:

Virtual Assistant to Management / Business Administration at TBN – Technische Beratung

  • Managing the operational back office
  • Handling quotations and invoicing
  • Supporting preparatory accounting
  • Coordinating appointments and operational alignments
  • Interface management between management, clients, and external partners
  • Structuring administrative processes in day-to-day business

By taking over operational back office tasks, management is noticeably relieved. Administrative processes run in a more structured, reliable, and efficient way, creating more time for clients, projects, and entrepreneurial decisions.

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Daniel L.

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Managing Director & Consultant – AI Automation / Video Production

Wiesbaden
Daniel L.

Last position:

Creative Producer/Owner at Eigenart Filmproduktion

  • Responsible for concept, camera, editing, animation, and grading for corporate and B2B productions
  • Managing projects from pricing through shooting and post-production to delivery
  • Since 2023, a continuous AI-supported production pipeline: Runway, Kling, Veo, Sora, and Seedance for image and moving image content
  • ComfyUI for character consistency, ElevenLabs for voice, HeyGen for avatars
  • Building reproducible workflows for scalable social media formats
  • Building local LLM infrastructure on my own GPU hardware: Ollama, multi-agent systems, RAG, speech-to-text, and text-to-speech
  • Process automation for lead generation, email and API workflows, reporting, and document creation
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Fabian O.

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Head of Product / Product Owner

Hamburg
Fabian O.

Last position:

Head of Product / Product Owner at XXXLdigital (XXXLutz KG)

  • Developing a product vision and strategy

  • Creating a roadmap

  • Improving stakeholder communication

  • Introducing an outcome-oriented roadmap

  • Aligning with stakeholders and creating transparency

  • Defining relevant product metrics as a KPI tree

  • Initiating measures to improve product quality and measurability

  • Supporting the introduction and migration of the new Identity Provider (IDP)

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Julia W.

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CRM & Online Marketing Expert & Founder DMX | Digital Manufactory

Landshut
Julia W.

Last position:

External Campaign Manager CRM & Email Marketing Natüür at Natüür

  • Strategic rebuild and initial integration of the B2B CRM as the basis for a scalable and sustainably automated lead management process
  • Building and optimizing CRM processes and CRM campaign management לאורך the entire customer lifecycle
  • Developing, planning, and implementing lead generation strategies for trade fairs, roadshows, partner sites, and other relevant B2B touchpoints
  • Designing and modeling differentiated customer journeys and workflows for different target groups, touchpoints, and phases of the customer lifecycle
  • Designing first-touch and branding flows to systematically move new contacts into automated CRM journeys
  • Building lead nurturing processes for automated qualification, activation, and further development of leads until they are ready for sales
  • Designing and implementing marketing automations to reduce manual processes and scale the delivery of relevant content
  • Developing and optimizing automated lifecycle campaigns based on user behavior, interactions, interests, and lead status
  • Campaign management for email marketing and B2B communication, including editorial newsletters, trigger and automation emails, as well as ad hoc campaigns
  • Responsibility for newsletter sign-ups as well as optimization of the underlying processes and consent journeys
  • Consent management and optimization of opt-in processes as the basis for compliant and scalable CRM communication
  • Planning and implementation of ad hoc campaigns including A/B testing as well as continuous optimization of content, sending logic, and conversion
  • Analysis and evaluation of CRM performance and derivation of specific measures to increase engagement, lead quality, and conversion
  • CRM strategy consulting and workflow modeling with a focus on automation, scalability, and a consistent customer experience
  • Technical setup and structuring of data instances as well as coordination and support of data migrations
  • Optimization of data and system processes as the basis for automated and target-group-specific CRM communication
  • Internal and external stakeholder management as well as coordination of interfaces and external agencies
  • Technical project management from strategic concept development through implementation to analysis and continuous optimization
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Mathilde S.

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Senior Project Manager

Oberzent
Mathilde S.

Last position:

Senior Project Manager at SER Solutions Deutschland GmbH

  • Software implementation projects for banks, insurance companies, and trade
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Anadeel R.

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Startup Founder

München
Anadeel R.

Last position:

Startup Founder at Bayern Bee

  • AI-driven marketing to boost SME growth with smart automation
  • Data-led strategy to maximize ROI through targeted campaigns
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David B.

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Acting Partner

Blieskastel
David B.

Last position:

Acting Partner at Bliestal Consulting UG

  • Redesigning cablewise infrastructure with CAT 8.1 keystones, measuring the speed and quality of the new installation with Pockethernet, documentation at a local saddlery
  • CAT 8.1 installation and building a data center, site linking, VPN and VLAN configuration for a local car dealership, implementation of IT-Security standards like virus protection (G Data) and firewalling (OPNSense)
  • Relocation of a tax office with redesign of the IT infrastructure, virus protection (G Data) and backup solutions (QNAP)
  • Planning, conception and implementation of an inhouse data center, BSI-compliant for commercial laundry (including Proxmox-based virtualization of existing infrastructures, QNAP, G Data, OPNSense, APC)
  • Implementation and conception of security solutions in the SME sector
  • Collaboration on the IT-security concept for the Bremen network of authorities (in the dLAN network)
  • Creation of IT-security concept VOIS (modules MESO, KFZ/iKFZ) including audit preparation for KBA
  • Expansion of the IT-security concept for the online service for electronic residence registration (eWA) to include use as an eFA (one-for-all) service (nationwide)
  • Expansion of the IT-security concept to include modules wos & wvp
  • Concept development for the implementation of DIN SPEC 27076 at MSEs and SMEs
  • Creation and evaluation of emergency concepts
  • Creation and evaluation of response actions and BCM plans
  • Assessment of existing business continuity management (ISO 22301)
  • Development of BCM strategy options
  • Conducting awareness training
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Anita G.

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E-Commerce Content Creative

Frankfurt am Main
Anita G.

Last position:

E-Commerce Content Creative at Opella (Sanofi)

  • Brands: Allegra, Thomapyrin, Buscopan, Mucosolvan, Maaloxan, Ibuflam, Rhinospray, Essentiale, Dulcolax, Laxoberal
  • Creative creation and editing of e-commerce content, digital assets, and ad banners
  • Creation and implementation of A+ and B+ content and monitoring its execution by the client
  • Creative execution of Amazon brand stores
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Janina P.

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Growth Engineer & Growth Manager

Berlin
Janina P.

Last position:

AI and Automation at A-Leecon GmbH

  • Introduction to AI and Automation
  • The Automation Project
  • Make.com Foundations
  • Automation Basics: Data Management
  • Document Workflows, Troubleshoot, and Automate Reports
  • Digression: Data as the Foundation of AI Systems
  • Implementing AI Solutions in Practice
  • Digression: Large Language Models (LLMs)
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Jasmin G.

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Head of Marketing / Project Manager CannaFriends Trade Fair

Leiferde
Jasmin G.

Last position:

Head of Marketing / Project Manager CannaFriends Trade Fair at Heiko Kleini Messen & Ausstellungen

  • Strategic and operational leadership of marketing for multiple B2B and B2C trade fairs focusing on positioning, brand building, and target group engagement

  • Development and implementation of brand relaunches including logo, CI, slogan, and cross-media communication strategy

  • Planning, design, and production of trade fair magazines, sponsorship packages, pitches, and marketing materials

  • Establishment of professional social media channels (Meta, LinkedIn) including content strategy, editorial planning, and audience growth

  • Advising the executive board on strategic communication, digital brand presence, and sales alignment

  • Campaign planning including ads, video formats, newsletters, sponsorship communication, and event digitization

  • Press relations, media partnerships, and development of audience-specific content

  • Relaunch of the B2C trade fair "Haus-Bau & Energie Ilsenburg" including repositioning, visibility, and modernization

  • Digitization of internal processes to optimize internal communication and project workflows

  • Development and overall management of the CANNAFRIENDS trade fair as the largest community and educational event around medical cannabis

  • Strategic and operational responsibility for concept, brand presence, community engagement, and external communication

  • Creation of a patient-focused brand in the medical cannabis market including claim, visuals, sponsor strategy, and communication line

  • Organization, moderation, and speaker acquisition for over 40 presentations, panels, workshops, and festival formats

  • Management of digital communication, content production (Instagram, TikTok, podcast), and influencer campaigns

  • Building and maintaining a network of pharmacies, patient organizations, providers, and medical experts

  • Analysis, monitoring, and reporting to optimize the customer journey

  • Design and implementation of digital trade fair experiences in cooperation with app providers

  • Budget and media partnership management as well as public representation

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John V.

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Interim Head of Content & Social Media

Hamburg
John V.

Last position:

Interim Head of Content & Social Media at Luckychef.com

  • Creation and planning of the content plan
  • Editorial planning for 10 channels
  • Image shoot (organization, coordination, execution)
  • Selection of image, text and video content
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Alexander R.

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Trainer

Baiern
Alexander R.

Last position:

Trainer at WBS Gruppe

  • Engaging and specialist training in the Virtual Campus and classroom for professional development
  • Business strategy
  • Project management
  • Commercial topics
  • Marketing topics
  • IT topics
  • International project management, events, and adult counseling
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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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Ehlen K.

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Social Media Marketing & Performance Freelancer

Hamburg
Ehlen K.

Last position:

Social Media Marketing & Performance Freelancer at Self-Employed

  • Development, planning & implementation of performance campaigns, including media planning
  • Editorial planning and content creation for various social media channels
  • Ad content creation
  • Creation of regular reports, derivation of learnings & optimizations
  • Consulting & project management
  • Agency management
  • Community management
  • Influencer marketing
  • Website maintenance

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Statistics of experts using Adobe Lightroom

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years

Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany have 19 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3.7 years

Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany stay in a single position for 3.7 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

10

Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany have completed 10 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Marketing, Project Management, Information Technology

Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Marketing, Project Management, and Information Technology.

Top industries

Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, Advertising

Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany are most in demand in Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, and Advertising.

Certification focus areas

Marketing, Information Technology, Product Development

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

Bachelor's degree or higher

85%

85% of Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

54%

54% of Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

3%

3% of Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

2

Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 3 6 9 12
2 of the Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany charge less than €320 per day.
2 of the Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany charge between €320 and €480 per day.
7 of the Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany charge between €480 and €640 per day.
9 of the Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany charge between €640 and €800 per day.
9 of the Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany charge between €800 and €960 per day.
7 of the Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
3 of the Adobe Lightroom experts in Germany charge €1120 or more per day.
<€320 €320-​480 €480-​640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1120+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany 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 Germany using Adobe Lightroom

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

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Daily rate avg. 757 €

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 760 €

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

Adobe Lightroom 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 (60%)
  • Professional Services (58%)
  • Advertising (56%)
  • Information Technology (47%)
  • Education (44%)
  • Retail (36%)
  • Manufacturing (27%)
  • Banking and Finance (22%)

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

About the technology

What Lightroom does

Adobe Lightroom is a photo management and editing application for importing, organizing, developing and presenting digital images. It supports RAW processing, non-destructive adjustments, metadata, ratings, collections and exports for print, web and social channels. Teams use it to turn unedited captures into consistent, searchable image libraries.

Lightroom editions

Lightroom and Lightroom Classic serve related but different workflows. Lightroom focuses on cloud-based access and synchronized libraries, while Lightroom Classic provides a desktop-centered catalog with detailed local file control. Strong specialists understand catalog structures, synchronization limits, storage choices and when to combine Lightroom with Photoshop.

Core workflow skills

Experts work across the full path from camera files to final delivery:

  • Import, rename and organize images with metadata and collections
  • Develop RAW files using profiles, masks, curves and color controls
  • Create presets and apply consistent looks across image sets
  • Prepare exports for print, websites, campaigns and social media
  • Back up catalogs, originals and edited assets safely

Where companies use it

Lightroom supports photographers, publishers, retailers, agencies, tourism teams and brands that produce many visual assets. Freelance specialists can build repeatable workflows for product photography, portraits, events, property imagery, editorial archives and campaign content. In Germany, they may also support distributed teams that need clear file handoffs and consistent visual standards.

When freelance expertise helps

Companies often bring in a specialist when a growing archive becomes difficult to search, edits vary between contributors or delivery takes too long. Expertise is also useful during catalog migrations, studio workflow redesigns, preset creation and post-production peaks. Remote collaboration works well when naming rules, storage access, review steps and export specifications are agreed in advance.

What distinguishes strong specialists

A capable professional combines visual judgment with disciplined asset management. They know how lenses, profiles, color spaces, monitors and output formats affect the final image, and they can explain those choices clearly. Look for a portfolio that shows consistent series work, a structured catalog approach, reliable backups and smooth collaboration in the language your team uses.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Adobe Lightroom.

Adobe Lightroom is used to import, organize, edit and export digital photographs, especially RAW files. It is well suited to processing complete shoots, applying consistent adjustments and maintaining searchable image libraries without changing the original files.

Adobe Lightroom is designed for photo organization and efficient adjustments across many images, while Photoshop is stronger for detailed compositing, retouching and pixel-level manipulation. Many professionals use both, sending selected images from Lightroom to Photoshop when an edit needs more specialized control.

A strong Adobe Lightroom specialist often understands RAW formats, color management, monitor calibration, metadata standards, storage and backup routines. Knowledge of Photoshop, camera systems and print or web delivery can also improve the complete workflow.

The right level depends on the scope. A simple preset or export task may need focused workflow knowledge, while a catalog migration, archive cleanup or multi-person production process requires proven experience with file structures, backups and quality control.

Adobe Lightroom can support remote work through shared specifications, synchronized assets or carefully managed catalog handoffs. German companies should clarify whether collaboration is remote or on-site, which files remain local, and whether the specialist can communicate comfortably in German, English or both.

Adobe Lightroom Classic is often the better fit when a team needs detailed control over local originals, catalogs, folder structures and established desktop workflows. The cloud-focused Lightroom application is more convenient when access across devices and synchronized libraries are central requirements.

Ask to review a complete before-and-after series rather than isolated images. A reliable Adobe Lightroom professional should explain adjustment choices, show organized catalogs or delivery samples, describe backup practices and produce consistent results across varied lighting conditions.

Adobe Lightroom can handle demanding production workflows when imports, catalogs, presets, storage and exports are designed carefully. For very complex retouching, advanced compositing or extensive asset governance, a specialist may combine it with Photoshop and dedicated digital asset management tools.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Adobe Lightroom in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 757 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Adobe Lightroom in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 54% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Adobe Lightroom in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.7 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Adobe Lightroom in their recent projects are German (98%), English (98%), and Spanish (31%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Adobe Lightroom in their recent projects are Media and Entertainment (60%), Professional Services (58%), and Advertising (56%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Adobe Lightroom in their recent projects are Marketing (82%), Project Management (62%), and Information Technology (56%).

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

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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