Etsy Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Etsy
Natalia L.
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.
Dmitry T.
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
Natalya H.
Last position:
Holland Marketing Expert at Freelance
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.
Marcel K.
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 W.
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 S.
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 T.
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 V.
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 B.
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 19 Sep 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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Etsy experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Retail (100%)
- Media and Entertainment (60%)
- Advertising (50%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Fashion (40%)
- Education (30%)
- Arts and Crafts (20%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Etsy marketplace
Etsy is an online marketplace for handmade goods, vintage items, craft supplies and personalized products. Companies use it to launch or expand a direct-to-customer sales channel, manage product catalogs and reach shoppers searching for distinctive items. Etsy specialists work across shop setup, merchandising, orders and customer communication.
Shop operations
A strong Etsy shop needs more than attractive products. Specialists configure shop policies, shipping profiles, variations, personalization fields and inventory routines. They also improve titles, tags, descriptions, images and category placement so listings are clear to shoppers and easier to discover through Etsy search.
API and tooling
The Etsy API, Etsy Open API and Shop Manager support connections between a shop and external business systems. Relevant work can include catalog synchronization, order imports, stock updates, reporting and workflow automation. Depending on the setup, experts also work with webhooks, authentication, spreadsheets, ecommerce platforms, ERP systems and fulfillment tools.
Common projects
Etsy expertise is useful when a company needs to:
- Launch a new Etsy shop with a structured product catalog
- Improve listing quality, search visibility and conversion paths
- Synchronize Etsy orders and inventory with other systems
- Create repeatable workflows for custom or made-to-order products
- Review shop performance and prepare a focused growth plan
When to hire
Companies often bring in freelance Etsy expertise before a shop launch, during a catalog expansion or when manual order handling starts to slow the team down. A specialist can also help after a policy issue, a decline in discoverability or a move into new product categories. For businesses in Germany, remote collaboration is common, while local specialists can add value when German-language listings, customer support or regional logistics are central to the project.
Strong specialists
The best professionals combine Etsy knowledge with ecommerce judgment and careful execution. They understand listing quality, search terms, product photography requirements, pricing logic and customer expectations without treating any single tactic as a guarantee. For API work, look for experience with data mapping, permissions, error handling and reliable synchronization. Strong communication matters too: the specialist should document changes, protect product data and leave the shop team with practical processes.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Etsy.
Companies use Etsy to sell handmade products, vintage goods, craft supplies and personalized items online. A specialist can support shop setup, listing creation, merchandising, order workflows and customer communication.
Etsy provides access to an established marketplace audience and built-in tools for listings, payments and orders. A standalone shop offers more control over branding, customer data and the buying journey, so companies often use Etsy alongside their own ecommerce presence.
An effective Etsy specialist may also understand ecommerce copywriting, product photography, search optimization, inventory management and fulfillment. API-focused work benefits from experience with data mapping, authentication, webhooks and systems such as ERP or spreadsheet workflows.
The right level depends on the scope. A shop setup may need practical marketplace experience, while catalog synchronization or a large listing migration calls for a professional who has handled structured product data, API permissions and testing.
Yes. Etsy projects are well suited to remote collaboration because shop access, listing files, reports and documentation can be shared online. German-language product content, customer support and coordination with local fulfillment partners may make German fluency useful.
The Etsy API connects shop data with external applications and business processes. Professionals use it for tasks such as importing orders, updating inventory, synchronizing listings and building reporting workflows, subject to Etsy access rules and permissions.
Ask for relevant shop examples, a clear explanation of the proposed workflow and evidence of careful listing or integration work. A strong Etsy professional should explain search and catalog decisions, identify risks, document changes and define how results will be reviewed.
Etsy Shop Manager is the central workspace for managing listings, orders, messages, marketing and shop settings. Freelancers should be comfortable working within its permissions and policies, while keeping access controlled and handing over documented processes to the shop owner.
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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