Figma Expert in Leipzig
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Leipzig, who have recently used Figma
Gwen G.
Last position:
Senior Ruby on Rails & DevOps Developer at Sapiens
Further development of a software solution for managing audit applications and audit notifications according to §106d SGB V for the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Hamburg.
- Developed numerous features, optimised performance, refactored code and analysed errors
- Refactored the development container setup
- Optimised the Gitlab-CI build pipeline
- Introduced improvements to the team workflow
Sebastian P.
Last position:
Scrum Master & Agile Coach at HUK-Coburg
Goal: Coach a new agile team to implement and deliver the MVP of an AI-powered digital insurance service.
- Kicked off and coached a new cross-functional agile team as Scrum Master.
- Introduced a new Product Owner to the role with coaching, close collaboration and support with daily operations and backlog management in Jira.
- Facilitated the ideation, design and backlog creation process for the MVP, applying the appropriate tools and techniques (user journey mapping, impact mapping, story mapping, AI prototyping).
- Managed dependencies and impediments across multiple teams, resolving challenges rising from the use of both agile frameworks and traditional project management methodologies.
- Facilitated and supported planning and decision-making activities regarding the MVP delivery (roadmap creation, release planning, test management, translation of user feedback into product decisions)
- Continuously improved processes across multiple agile teams, closely collaborating with other Scrum Masters and cross-team roles (leads, architect, test manager).
- Designed and facilitated in-person and remote workshops as needed across multiple teams (agile practices, problem solving, process improvement, AI powered product development).
Natascha F.
Last position:
Senior iOS Developer - ANÜ at Stadtwerke München GmbH
- Development of an iOS app that combines public transport and sharing services
- Collaboration according to Scrum in a large cross-functional team
- Creation of reusable components with SwiftUI and Combine
- Development of a custom solution for Apple Maps
Sascha W.
Last position:
Lead Product Owner CADKit at Ottobock SE
- Realignment and technical leadership of a CAD web platform for the global digitization of the prosthetics manufacturing process
- Translating the CPO's vision into a technical roadmap and leading an interdisciplinary team of developers, designers, and QA
- Implementing complex 3D interfaces using Vue.js and Three.js
- Global rollout of 8 scalable web apps, increasing production efficiency by 80%
Purva S.
Last position:
Working Student - Product Management at Lecturio
- Optimised feedback and issue workflows in Confluence database for improving LMS stability.
- Refined release communications, enabling marketing to plan release campaigns 1 day before instead of 1 week after.
- Tested AI features (e.g., AI Tutor) and delivered feedback, enhancing model accuracy and UX by approx 20%.
Sebastián K.
Last position:
Smart Charging at Mercedes-Benz, MBTI
Agile software development in an interdisciplinary environment
Cross-team collaboration to achieve important milestones
Independently developing new and improving existing features
Estimation, refinement, implementation, and presentation
Finding solution ideas, analyzing problems, rolling out bug fixes
Writing automated tests, manual testing, log and error analysis
Ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability of the production environment
Rolling out releases and multi-stage infrastructure
Setting up alerts and monitoring
Pair programming, code reviews, documentation
On-call duty, 3rd level support
Event-Driven Architecture, Clean Code, Hexagonal Architecture
Microservices based on Go (Gin), Java 21 (Spring Boot 3), Python (FastAPI)
Terraform/OpenTofu, KQL, SQL, JSON, REST, Helm, ArgoCD, AzureCLI, K9s, OAuth2
Postgres, Redis, Kafka, Azure EventHub, Kubernetes, nginx, Ingress
AppInsights, LogAnalytics, OpenTelemetry, Datadog, OpenAPI 3, Swagger
Azure DataExplorer, Storage, KeyVault, Container Registry, Azure Functions,…
Junit5/Jupiter, testify, RestAssured, Docker Compose, Wiremock
IntelliJ, Scrum, Kanban, Teams, Confluence, OpsGenie, Arc42
GitHub CI/CD, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps
EV charging protocols (EVSE, OCPP, V1G, V2G)
Sandra S.
Last position:
Content Designer for GWBT professions at Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH
- Didactical preparation and creation of illustrations, graphics and animations
- Web export and CMS maintenance
- Content planning and creation
- Quality management
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Statistics of experts using Figma
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
14 years (Germany: 15 years)
Position duration
1.9 years (Germany: 2.9 years)
Positions per freelancer
8 (Germany: 9)
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Healthcare, Tourism
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 93%)
Master's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 50%)
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 97%)
Based on our profile pool as of 18 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Leipzig 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 Leipzig using Figma
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 18 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Figma experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (71%)
- Healthcare (57%)
- Tourism (57%)
- Media and Entertainment (43%)
- Retail (43%)
- Advertising (29%)
- Automotive (29%)
- Education (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Product design with Figma
Figma is a browser-based collaborative design tool for creating interfaces, prototypes and product experiences. Teams use it to explore user flows, test interaction patterns and align product, design and engineering work in one shared workspace. It supports web products, mobile apps, SaaS tools, internal systems and marketing experiences.
Design systems and components
Strong Figma work goes beyond individual screens. Specialists build structured component libraries, variables, styles and documentation that keep interfaces consistent as products grow. They also define naming conventions, layout rules, accessibility considerations and handoff practices so teams can reuse decisions instead of recreating them.
- Create wireframes, interface concepts and interactive prototypes
- Turn brand guidelines into reusable UI libraries
- Map user journeys and test alternative flows
- Prepare responsive layouts for development
Collaboration and handoff
Figma brings product teams into the same canvas, with comments, version history and shared files supporting ongoing review. Professionals connect design decisions with tools such as FigJam, Jira, Notion and Slack, then prepare clear specifications for frontend specialists. In Leipzig, this can support both on-site workshops and remote collaboration across distributed teams.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance Figma expertise when a product team needs direction without adding permanent capacity. Typical needs include a new product concept, a redesign, a design-system rollout or a prototype for user research. A specialist can also restore order in a file structure that has become difficult to maintain.
- Establish a usable design system across products
- Convert research findings into tested interface concepts
- Improve flows with accessibility and responsive behavior in mind
- Prepare a design library for handoff and team adoption
Skills that add value
The best professionals combine Figma fluency with product thinking, interaction design and visual communication. They understand constraints such as responsive layouts, accessibility, content structure and frontend implementation. Experience with user research, design tokens, prototyping and workshop facilitation helps them make decisions that hold up beyond a polished screen.
How to assess quality
Look for a portfolio that shows reasoning, not only attractive final visuals. Ask how the specialist handles constraints, feedback, reusable components and developer questions. A well-organized file, a clear prototype and a concise explanation of trade-offs are useful signs of reliable Figma practice. For Leipzig teams, clarify expectations around German or English communication and the balance of remote and on-site work.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Figma.
Figma is used to create wireframes, interface designs, interactive prototypes and design systems. Product teams also use it for workshops, user-flow mapping, visual review and structured handoff to frontend specialists.
Figma is browser-based and supports live collaboration across operating systems. Sketch remains closely associated with macOS, while Adobe XD has been used for interface design and prototyping; the right choice depends on an existing workflow, file library and team setup.
A strong Figma specialist often combines interface design with interaction design, user research, prototyping and accessibility knowledge. Design systems, content structure, responsive behavior and communication with frontend teams are also valuable.
The right Figma experience depends on the work. A focused prototype may need strong product and interaction skills, while a complex design-system rollout requires experience with components, variables, documentation and team adoption.
Yes. Figma supports shared files, comments, version history and collaborative review, which makes remote work practical for Leipzig-based teams. Agree on workshop formats, review times, file ownership and whether key sessions should happen on-site.
A useful Figma brief explains the product context, target users, current problems, expected deliverables and existing brand or component assets. It should also state whether the specialist will run research, create a prototype, improve an existing file or prepare development handoff.
Review how the Figma file is organized, not only how the screens look. Look for clear components, sensible naming, reusable patterns, realistic interaction states and a prototype that explains the intended user flow.
Figma makes review accessible through shareable files, comments and interactive prototypes. Non-designers can discuss flows and content directly, while frontend specialists can inspect layout decisions and use documented specifications during implementation.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used Figma in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 766 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used Figma in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 100% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used Figma in their recent projects have 14 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used Figma in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used Figma in their recent projects are Information Technology (71%), Healthcare (57%), and Tourism (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used Figma in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (86%), and Project Management (57%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Figma
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