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Unreal Engine Experts in Berlin

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Mark W.

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Independent IT/AI Consultant

Berlin
Mark W.

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Independent IT/AI Consultant at Freelance

  • IT consulting, coaching, and implementation with a focus on AI
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Olaf T.

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CTO, Shareholder, Agile Coach, Product Owner

Berlin
Olaf T.

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CTO, Shareholder, Agile Coach, Product Owner at fluidx digital GmbH

  • Development and rollout of a browser-based platform for camera streaming, augmented reality (AR), and visual computing
  • Device-independent camera streaming for smartphones, tablets, desktop PCs, as well as VR and AR headsets
  • Ensuring GDPR-compliant hosting in Open Telekom Cloud and other sovereign cloud providers
  • Intuitive visual and collaborative features to increase efficiency and integrate smoothly into existing business software
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Ewa K.

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Creative Producer & Project Director

Berlin
Ewa K.

Last position:

Art Producer & Production Manager at Center for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle

  • Oversaw the full production and delivery of Feral Metaverse (Onassis Foundation × Kniaziakidis Productions) from pre-production to opening for the If/Then group exhibition at CCA Ujazdowski Castle
  • Led both creative and technical direction on-site, bridging artistic intent with production realities to deliver a cohesive, complex, cross-disciplinary high-impact installation
  • Managed fabrication, transport, and installation of large-scale custom-built catapult sculptures, projection systems, and the interactive gaming setup
  • Acted as the central coordination point between the artist, museum, and Onassis Foundation, ensuring clarity and alignment across all teams
  • Directed installation logistics and AV integration under tight institutional deadlines, resolving complex spatial and system challenges on-site
  • Maintained conceptual and visual consistency throughout the process, ensuring the final installation reflected the artist’s vision in full scale and impact
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Nico H.

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Internship

Blankenfelde-Mahlow
Nico H.

Last position:

Internship at Lumbago Interactive UG

  • Encompassed game design, system design, level design, story writing, and world building.
  • Crafted creative and engaging game and level concepts.
  • Developed level designs and compelling narratives.
  • Delivered high-quality player experiences.
  • Researched and analyzed market and competitive data to identify trends.
  • Created marketing materials for company-owned social media channels.
  • Proficient with Godot, Unity, and Unreal Engine.

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Statistics of experts using Unreal Engine

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

16 years

Unreal Engine experts in Berlin have 16 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

1.3 years

Unreal Engine experts in Berlin stay in a single position for 1.3 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

9

Unreal Engine experts in Berlin have completed 9 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Product Development, Information Technology, Marketing

Unreal Engine experts in Berlin have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Product Development, Information Technology, and Marketing.

Top industries

Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Automotive

Unreal Engine experts in Berlin are most in demand in Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, and Automotive.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

100% of Unreal Engine experts in Berlin hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

50%

50% of Unreal Engine experts in Berlin hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

17%

17% of Unreal Engine experts in Berlin have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

0

Unreal Engine experts in Berlin hold 0 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Unreal Engine experts in Berlin most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of Unreal Engine experts in Berlin speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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One of the Unreal Engine experts in Berlin charges less than €480 per day.
2 of the Unreal Engine experts in Berlin charge between €800 and €960 per day.
One of the Unreal Engine experts in Berlin charges between €960 and €1120 per day.
2 of the Unreal Engine experts in Berlin charge €1120 or more per day.
<€480 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1120+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin 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 Berlin using Unreal Engine

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

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Daily rate avg. 952 €

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 900 €

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.

Unreal Engine 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 (100%)
  • Media and Entertainment (83%)
  • Automotive (33%)
  • Education (33%)
  • Healthcare (33%)
  • Telecommunication (33%)
  • Advertising (17%)
  • Arts and Crafts (17%)

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

About the technology

What it is

Unreal Engine is a real-time 3D development engine used for games, interactive product demos, simulation, and cinematic content. It combines rendering, physics, animation, audio, and scripting in one workflow. Companies bring in specialists when the project needs performance, polish, and tight control over the experience.

What they build

  • Games for PC, console, mobile, and VR
  • Product visualizations and configurators
  • Training, simulation, and digital twins
  • Virtual production and realtime film scenes

Strong professionals know how to shape scenes that stay responsive while still looking sharp. They also understand how to move from prototype to shippable content without breaking the frame rate.

Core skills

Unreal Engine work often includes Blueprints, C++, materials, animation blueprints, lighting, and level design. Specialists also need source control discipline, build troubleshooting, and a solid grasp of asset pipelines. The best experts can work across art, code, and production with very little handoff friction.

When to hire

  • A project needs an interactive 3D prototype fast
  • A team is blocked on rendering or performance issues
  • A studio needs help with multiplayer or VR work
  • A product team wants cinematic-quality visuals in real time

Berlin companies often use Unreal Engine for games, media, mobility, industrial design, and training content. Freelance experts are useful when you need focused delivery without adding permanent headcount.

Ecosystem and tools

Unreal Engine rarely lives alone. Common work touches Quixel Bridge, MetaHuman, Niagara, Control Rig, animation tools, DCC software, and version control systems. Good specialists understand how assets, code, and build settings fit together so the project stays stable from import to release.

What good experts do

A strong Unreal Engine specialist can explain tradeoffs clearly, keep scenes organized, and avoid hidden performance costs. They write clean Blueprint logic or C++ where needed, document decisions, and hand over projects in a state the next specialist can continue. That matters on complex builds where many disciplines meet.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about Unreal Engine, in one place.

Unreal Engine is used for real-time 3D projects such as games, VR experiences, simulations, product demos, and virtual production scenes. It is a strong fit when visuals, interactivity, and performance all matter in the same build. Teams also use it for training content and digital twins when a live 3D environment is more useful than static media.

Unreal Engine is often chosen when high-end visuals, cinematic lighting, and advanced real-time rendering are central to the project. Unity is common too, especially for lighter mobile or app-style work, but Unreal tends to shine in richer 3D experiences. The right choice depends on the target device, content pipeline, and team skill set.

A strong Unreal Engine specialist usually brings C++, Blueprints, asset pipeline knowledge, and a good eye for performance. For many projects, experience with animation, lighting, level setup, and source control is just as important. If the work involves film or product visuals, knowledge of DCC tools and real-time scene composition helps a lot.

You do not need a fully formed project to bring in Unreal Engine help. Freelancers are useful at the concept stage, during prototype work, when performance problems appear, or when a build needs to move from demo to production. The earlier the specialist joins, the easier it is to avoid rework in systems and assets.

Most Unreal Engine work can be done remotely if the team has a clear asset pipeline, good build access, and regular review sessions. On-site or hybrid work can help when the project involves motion capture, virtual production, hardware testing, or close collaboration with art and design teams in Berlin. Many projects use a mix of both.

Look for shipped work, not just screenshots. A good Unreal Engine freelancer can explain frame-rate decisions, asset budgets, Blueprints or C++ choices, and how they solved issues such as lighting, memory use, or input handling. Clean project structure and clear handover notes are strong signs of quality.

No. Unreal Engine is widely used beyond games, especially for visualisation, simulation, training, and virtual production. In Berlin, that can mean work for media teams, industrial projects, mobility use cases, or interactive sales tools. The engine is chosen when real-time control and visual quality both matter.

Before bringing in a Unreal Engine expert, prepare your target platform, content sources, technical constraints, and the result you want to ship. If you already have art assets, references, or prototype builds, share them early so the specialist can estimate the work properly. Clear goals make the first sprint much more productive.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Unreal Engine in their recent projects is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 952 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Unreal Engine in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Unreal Engine in their recent projects have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Unreal Engine in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Unreal Engine in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Media and Entertainment (83%), and Automotive (33%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Unreal Engine in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (67%), and Marketing (50%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Unreal Engine

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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Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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