UI Design Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used UI Design
John Ampia-Addison
Last position:
Software Developer and DevOps Engineer at Bundesrechenzentrum (BRZ)
Refactoring and improving core APIs; implementing client change requests. Setting up metrics, traces, and logs monitoring infrastructure to support operations. Designing GitOps deployment and infrastructure as code. Applications and Systems Configuration in ArgoCD and Openshift. Confluence documentation of design, approach, and solution. Tech Stack: Java 8 & 21, Spring framework, JSP, Javascript, Bash Scripts, SQL, Grafana Stack, Opentelemetry, Docker, DB2, Maven, Kubernetes Kompose.
Emanuel Jochum-Zehetner
Last position:
UX Architect (external, embedded) at Erste Digital
Embedded in an agile cross-functional team, I helped shape how complex banking interfaces look, feel and scale, working with a component-based design system and collaborating daily with engineers and product owners to make sure every design decision was both user-centred and buildable.
Banking, Enterprise Software, Figma, Design Systems, Agile/Scrum
Thomas Grill
Last position:
Senior UX Designer, Consultant & Team Lead at UXfocus e.U.
Strategic & UX work at UXfocus
- UX consultant and teamlead with strong experience in UX management, UX strategy, UX methods and processes
- Moderation of customer and user workshops and team mentoring
- Led qualitative and quantitative user research activities and UX design activities
- Developed user and customer journeys, user flows, wireframes up to the development of click prototypes for clients such as Indeed and Varian – Siemens Healthineers, Tecan and Energie AG
- Worked on digital products like responsive and mobile applications and complex industrial products like console applications and dashboards
- Developed design systems and design libraries using Figma, Design Tokens, Storybook, etc.
- Facilitated workshops and usability evaluations (user testing and expert evaluation) providing deep insights for advancing product development
- Experience with UX tools (Figma, Sketch, Invision), Design Systems, Requirements Engineering (Confluence, Jira, IBM Doors, etc)
Shahram Fallahdoust
Last position:
Senior Product Owner at Elderly Neighbour Watch
Delivered a digital, non-profit neighborhood platform to connect older adults with volunteers for practical support and social companionship. Responsible for business analysis, requirement definition, platform evaluation and delivery of a locally scalable service solution focusing on AI-driven enhancements, data-based optimization and clear market positioning. Evaluated several low-code/business platforms including Odoo and Glide Apps and assessed monday.com as a CRM-like option before selecting Glide Apps for implementation. Implemented a non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and the web presence with WordPress. Tasks
- Gathering, analyzing and structuring business requirements for the product and service model
- Conducting market, target group and competitor analyses to position the offering
- Evaluating and selecting suitable low-code/business platforms for implementation
- Defining core user journeys, business processes and operational workflows for older adults, volunteers and administration
- Translating business requirements into functional requirements for profiles, task management, coordination, communication and notifications
- Guiding the implementation of the non-native mobile and desktop application in Glide Apps as well as the web presence in WordPress
- Preparing the business side for future AI-powered features such as intelligent matching and data-based optimization
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements Results
- Successfully delivered digital support platform connecting older adults with volunteers
- Solid foundation for market positioning through market, target group and competitor analyses
- Delivered a functional non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and a supporting web presence with WordPress
- Established foundation for scaling and AI-based further development
Volkmar Travnicek
Last position:
Consultant | Business Analyst – Requirements Engineer – Agile Coach - Designer at ÖBB BCC
- Redesign of system error messages for Jira & Confluence
- Evaluation and implementation of new system extensions
- Analysis and design of new business processes with UX expertise
- Support for the implementation of SAFe
Marianne Pollak
Last position:
Senior PM Public Health Care at Freelance
- MSFT Dynamics 365 Sales Implementation
- MSFT Dynamics 365 Customer Insights Journey Implementation
Sebastian H
Last position:
Software Developer at FERCHAU Austria GmbH
- Development and project management of configuration and calibration assistants for pick-and-place machines (Tools: Python, PyQt, Jira, Confluence)
- New development and project management of a project and production planning software for ski manufacturing (Tools: C#, WinForms, WPF, DevExpress, MS SQL, Jira, Confluence)
- New development and project management of documentation software for the test lab in the ski manufacturing process (Tools: Java, Spring Boot, REST API, Hibernate, MSSQL, React, Mantine.dev, Tiptap, Jira, Confluence)
- Further development and project management of warehouse management software with associated hardware for medical technology (Tools: Java, Quarkus, Flutter, ESP32, C/C++, Google Cloud, Jira, Confluence)
- Enhancement of a web application in the construction sector: improving user experience, developing new features, and updating outdated code parts (Tools: React, Node.js, Linux, GitLab)
- Further development of a web application for visualizing production steps by generating a graph based on various parameters; extending the search and filter function (Tools: Angular, Jira, Confluence)
- Modernization of a client's IT infrastructure in the online retail sector by provisioning cloud services with Terraform and creating a prototype of a web application (Tools: Terraform, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Planning, designing, and development of an application for a client's internal meeting management in the banking sector with integration into the Microsoft ecosystem; project management using SCRUM (Tools: Figma, React, Node.js, Microsoft Graph API, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- New development and modernization of a mobile smartphone application for product portfolio management of an IT service provider; project management using SCRUM (Tools: Figma, React Native, Android, iOS, Android Studio, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Creation of an implementation concept for a monitoring system for rail infrastructure and development of graphical click prototypes (Tools: Figma, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint, Jira, Confluence)
- Software development in various technologies and programming languages
- Project management and organization of SCRUM meetings
- Point of contact for the client and distribution of tasks within the internal project team
- Requirements engineering: requirement analysis with the client
- Planning and conducting workshops
- Design and implementation of software architectures with prototype development
- UX/UI design of mobile, desktop, and web applications
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Statistics of experts using UI Design
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Healthcare, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Research and Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
71%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
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 Austria 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 Austria using UI Design
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
UI design basics
UI design, also called user interface design or interface design, defines how people see and use digital products. It covers layout, color, type, spacing, controls, and feedback states. Strong work makes software feel clear, calm, and easy to navigate.
What experts deliver
- Screen layouts for web apps, mobile apps, and SaaS products
- Design systems with reusable components and rules
- Wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and clickable prototypes
- Handoff files that help product and build teams stay aligned
Tools and workflow
Professional work usually happens in Figma, with support from Sketch, Adobe XD, and shared component libraries. Experts also work with content, accessibility, and responsive behavior so screens stay usable across devices. Good collaboration keeps decisions tied to product goals, not personal taste.
When companies bring help in
Companies hire freelance UI specialists when a product needs a refresh, a new feature set, or a more consistent interface. It also helps when internal teams need extra capacity for a launch, redesign, or design system cleanup. In Austria, this often suits product teams that work in English with local stakeholders or mixed remote setups.
What strong specialists do
Strong professionals think beyond screens. They connect user flows, edge cases, accessibility, and visual consistency, then document decisions clearly for handoff. They should also know how to work with UX, product, and engineering so the final interface matches real constraints.
Industries and signals
UI design appears in fintech, health, e-commerce, travel, and enterprise software. Look for support if you see confusing navigation, inconsistent components, weak mobile behavior, or a product that looks dated but still needs to scale. The best experts improve clarity without slowing delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about UI Design, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
A strong UI Design expert helps shape the visual layer of a digital product so users can understand it quickly and use it with less friction. That includes layouts, component states, forms, navigation, and the overall system that keeps screens consistent. The work often ends in a handoff that product and build teams can use directly.
No. UI Design focuses on the look and interaction of the interface, while UX covers the broader experience, flow, and research behind it. In real projects the two often overlap, but a UI specialist is especially useful when the structure is known and the screen-level execution needs to be strong.
A capable UI Design freelancer usually works in Figma and can also handle Sketch or Adobe XD when a client still uses them. They should know how to build reusable components, variants, and style rules, and how to keep files clean for handoff. Experience with accessibility checks and responsive design is a strong plus.
It depends on the scope of the interface. A small feature update may need a specialist who can move fast and follow an existing system, while a redesign or design system effort needs someone who can think structurally and document decisions. For complex products, depth matters more than just making screens look good.
Hire UI Design support when your product feels inconsistent, a release is blocked by missing screens, or your team lacks time to refine the interface. It is also a good fit when you need fresh eyes on a redesign or extra capacity for a launch. Freelance help works well for both short fixes and longer product work.
UI Design sits between product thinking and visual execution. Compared with product design, it is more focused on interface detail and consistency; compared with pure visual design, it is more tied to function, states, and user flows. In many teams, the same expert may cover parts of all three, but the strengths are not identical.
Yes. UI Design work is often easy to run remotely because files, feedback, and version history live in shared tools. For Austria-based companies, remote collaboration is common, but on-site workshops can still help when a product team needs fast alignment on a new direction or complex flow.
Look at whether UI Design work is systematic, not just attractive. Strong specialists can explain why they chose a layout, show reusable components, handle edge cases, and keep accessibility in mind. Ask for examples of real product work, not only polished mockups, and check whether their files would be easy for others to continue.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used UI Design in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 841 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used UI Design in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 43% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used UI Design in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used UI Design in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used UI Design in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Healthcare (71%), and Professional Services (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used UI Design in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (86%), and Project Management (86%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used UI Design
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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