Etsy Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Etsy
Natalia Lavriv
Last position:
Retoucher | Visual Content Creator at Nia Media & Design
Retouching: complex and creative retouching; e-commerce; jewelry; product; real estate; high-end retouching.
Photography: real estate, product, and e-commerce; corporate.
Graphic design: e-commerce creatives (Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Etsy); online advertisements; infographics.
Videography & video editing: filming and producing short and long-form content for social media.
Generative AI & LLM: staying up to date with generative AI, creative AI tools, and large language models.
Natalya Holland
Last position:
Holland Marketing Expert at Freelance
Dmitry Tarantin
Last position:
Web Software Engineer at Freelancer
Third-side integration development (REST: Amazon, OpenAI, Etsy, Shopware, Prestashop, etc)
Performance optimization (Refactoring, SQL analysis)
LMS development and deployment (Moodle)
Cloud deployment automation (Amazon, Azure, Gitlab CI/CD, Docker)
Backend and Frontend development (Laravel, VueJs)
Collaboration with partner-developers (national and international)
Shirtigo GmbH
GRELLARTIG Digital GmbH
velpTEC edutainment GmbH
Ines Rahrah
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.
Marcel Kalla
Last position:
Co-Founder & Investor at Netfluenz GmbH
Positioning & scaling: Initiated and co-founded an AI-powered influencer marketing partner for B2C brands, focusing on profitable scaling.
Investment & GTM: Managed a six-figure pre-seed investment and developed the go-to-market tactics and exit strategy.
Leadership: Strategically formed the founding team and brought in the management to ensure scalable structures.
Rafael Wirth
Last position:
Salesforce Project Manager at Salesfive GmbH
- Successfully completed five software implementation projects (logistics, retail, IT security)
- Further developed change management in coordination with sales
- Agile management of five development teams (over 30 employees total) to implement Salesforce Cloud at five client companies in the DACH region
- Prepared and conducted scoping and enablement workshops as well as user training
- Upselling, cross-selling, and strategic account development at the executive level
- Technologies: Agile project management PRINCE2/SCRUM, Atlassian/Jira, Asana, Miro, Google Workspace, Salesforce
Natalie Sofinskyj
Last position:
Creative Director at Sky
Led the brand and advertising team for the DACH region, working across all entertainment partnerships (HBO, Netflix, Paramount, etc.), sports (F1, FIFA, Bundesliga, Premier League, etc.) and Sky Originals campaigns, channels and products including WOW, Sky‘s streaming service.
Erik Trinkaus
Last position:
Managing Director & Founder at Dasqualitätssiegel.de
Development and operation of an independent trust seal service for e-commerce products Building testing, licensing, and trust processes for brands in online retail Advising e-commerce brands on product trust, product presentation, and trust-building communication Strategic development and operational management of the business model
Martina Vogt
Last position:
Online Business & Project Management
Project management & project support
Process optimization & business consulting
Setting up new tools (PM/CRM systems)
Website creation & relaunch
E-commerce (Etsy & Shopify)
Preparatory accounting, invoicing, dunning
Research
Data maintenance
Appointment coordination
Preparation of documents (documents, spreadsheets and presentations)
Maintenance of existing WordPress websites
Writing & editing texts
"Hands-on" mentality
Strong organizational skills
Good needs analysis
Solution-oriented thinking
Creativity
Sense of responsibility
Transparency
Enthusiasm & commitment
MS Office suite. I'm a Windows girl.
Workflow tools: Trello, Asana, Slack, Toggl, Dropbox, OneDrive
Accounting software: Debitoor, Lexoffice
Graphics: Canva, Photoshop, InDesign
CRM: Mailchimp, HubSpot, Klicktipp, Deals & Projects
Process & project management
Change management
Resource development
Mediation
Accounting
Business administration
Lisarah Buss
Last position:
Senior Digital Strategist & Accessibility Expert at Idee & Liebe
- Responsible for the entire project cycle – from lead generation through consulting and proposal creation to project implementation
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Statistics of experts using Etsy
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years
Position duration
3.4 years
Positions per freelancer
7
Top business areas
Marketing, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Retail, Media and Entertainment, Advertising
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Marketing, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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 Etsy
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
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
Etsy basics
Etsy is an online sales channel for handmade goods, vintage items, and custom products. Companies use it to reach buyers who search by style, material, gift idea, or niche interest. Strong Etsy work connects product presentation, search visibility, and smooth order handling.
What specialists do
- Set up and refine Etsy shops
- Write product titles, tags, and descriptions
- Improve Etsy SEO and category placement
- Plan Etsy Ads and promo campaigns
- Support shop policies, shipping, and listing structure
A good specialist turns a shop into a clear buying path. They align the catalog, visuals, and text so shoppers find the right item and understand it quickly.
Where it fits
Etsy is common for brands that sell handcrafted products, personalized gifts, printables, home decor, and limited product lines. It also works for companies that test new offers before expanding to other channels. In Germany, teams often need support that fits local language, pricing, and customer expectations.
When to bring in help
Bring in freelance expertise when a shop launches, sales stall, or listings need a full refresh. Support is also useful after a rebrand, during peak seasons, or when product data needs cleanup across many items. The right specialist can spot issues in search, conversion, and shop structure fast.
What strong experts know
A strong Etsy professional understands search behavior, keyword use, visual merchandising, and customer trust signals. They know how to work with product photography, variations, shipping settings, and reviews without making the shop feel cluttered. They also keep the shop consistent across the Etsy dashboard, listing tools, and ad controls.
Practical outcomes
The best Etsy work is visible in better listing clarity, easier navigation, and fewer abandoned visits. It can also improve how new products are introduced and how seasonal updates are handled. For companies that sell through Etsy and other channels, specialists help keep the marketplace part of the brand aligned with the rest of the catalog.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Etsy.
Etsy is used to sell handmade goods, vintage items, and custom products through a marketplace built around discovery and niche demand. Companies use it to present a focused catalog, reach intent-driven shoppers, and test product ideas with relatively simple shop operations. It is especially useful when product story and presentation matter as much as the item itself.
A strong Etsy specialist has hands-on experience with shop setup, listing optimization, keyword research, and marketplace merchandising. For many projects, they also need practical skills in product photography, copywriting, and basic ad management. The best choice depends on whether you need a launch, a cleanup, or ongoing shop support.
Etsy is usually chosen for discovery-led selling in a marketplace context, while Shopify is better for a fully owned store and Amazon is built for broader retail scale. Etsy works best when the product has a clear niche, handmade angle, or strong visual appeal. If you need full brand control and custom checkout flows, another channel may fit better.
A strong Etsy expert often brings copywriting, SEO, product photography, catalog organization, and pricing logic. Knowledge of branding, customer support, and basic analytics also helps because Etsy performance depends on how well the shop communicates trust and relevance. If the shop sells across channels, inventory and feed management can matter too.
It depends on the scope, but Etsy projects usually need someone who has already handled live listings, shop policies, and search optimization. A small refresh may only need focused specialist support, while a new launch or a large catalog cleanup benefits from deeper experience. Look for proof of practical shop work, not general e-commerce theory.
Yes, Etsy work is often well suited to remote collaboration, including for companies in Germany. Most tasks can be done through shared access to listings, assets, ad accounts, and shop settings, with clear feedback on products and copy. On-site input is only useful when you need physical product review, packaging checks, or studio photography direction.
Review whether the Etsy specialist understands search terms, listing structure, images, and conversion signals, not just design. Good work is reflected in cleaner titles, better tags, clearer product pages, and more consistent shop execution. Ask for examples of shops they improved and the specific changes they made.
A Etsy freelancer should know how the shop fits the brand, what products matter most, and which markets are being targeted. They should also understand the approval process for listings, shipping constraints, and how the team wants to measure success. Clear access to assets and priorities makes the work much more effective.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Etsy in their recent projects is 83 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 662 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Etsy in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Etsy in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Etsy in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Etsy in their recent projects are Retail (100%), Media and Entertainment (60%), and Advertising (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Etsy in their recent projects are Marketing (90%), Product Development (60%), and Project Management (60%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Etsy
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.
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