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Wolfgang T.
Last position:
Overall Project Manager at itzbund
Project overview: The use of “Generative Pretrained Transformer” (GPT) technologies will greatly change the world of work in the coming years. ITZBund is developing a basic service for this purpose, which can be used by its 200 customers. This basic service is offered both on-premises and in the cloud. Launched in 12/23, production systems (based on the MVP) had already been successfully rolled out and operated for several authorities and federal ministries by 05/24.
Project metrics:
- 2024 budget approx. 20 Mio €
- approx. 70 people directly involved in the project
- regular (indirect) contact with approx. 80 people in the wider project environment
My main responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility as external project manager
- Project definition phase/ Project setup and establishment of the project organization
- Strategic and operational project planning, as well as project design and ongoing adjustments
- Ongoing coordination with the project owner and stakeholders at ITZBund
- Ongoing coordination with sub-project managers, agile roles, and other project team members
- Responsibility for project controlling, quality management, risk management, and change management
- Responsibility for providing the basic service in on-premises and cloud environments and its ongoing development
- Planning and leading several hypercare phases
- Collaboration and ongoing coordination with a federal ministry partner project and delivery of an MVP
- Coordination with the agile teams
- Coordination with operations, release, and deployment
- Responsibility for delivering initial customer projects
- Responsibility for developing AI governance
- Ensuring accessibility (BITV)
- Responsibility for setting up a sub-project for marketing activities
- Support in setting up an efficient proposal process
- Stakeholder management
Approach:
- V-Modell XT ITZBund
- Scrum
Tools used:
- Microsoft Office, Skype, MS Project, Confluence, Jira, Sharepoint, Miro
Christian B.
Last position:
Digital Product Manager | Product Ownership & AI-assisted Implementation at privadent GmbH
Re-engaged to own two product streams end to end, from concept and UX design through to AI-assisted implementation.
- Redesigned the offer and follow-up journey across 38 insurance plans, 16 providers, and four age segments, spanning web, WhatsApp, email, and SMS.
- Launched the rebuilt conversion flow in a live A/B test against the legacy version - evaluation still in progress.
Jan K.
Last position:
UX Designer & Design Director at Freelance
As an experienced designer and leader, I have a deep understanding and experience in UX Design, User Research and the corresponding processes and methods.
This enables me to lead the delivery of UX projects end-to-end in interdisciplinary setups. A history of complex project-environments enable me to get familiar, navigate and create impact in new contexts and challenges quickly.
Thies S.
Last position:
Spatial UX Lead at govar
- Concept, interaction and UX for XR experiences for the automotive industry
- Optimizing XR experiences
- Building experiences with AI
Maciej K.
Last position:
Founder & Senior Product Designer at MACIEJ DESIGN
Independent product design practice supporting startups and growing companies with enterprise SaaS, workflow architecture, product strategy, and AI-enabled product development.
- Deliver end-to-end product design for digital products, websites, and SaaS platforms, combining product thinking, UX, visual design, and implementation.
- Apply AI throughout the product lifecycle—from research, synthesis, information architecture, and prototyping to development, SEO, and content strategy.
- Design and build production-ready digital products using AI-assisted workflows, enabling significantly faster iteration and delivery.
- Advise founders and businesses on product positioning, UX strategy, and digital transformation.
Markus O.
Last position:
Lead E-Solution Architect & Senior Requirements Engineer at Zasterbot-Oracle
- Clarification of project objectives, scope and the target business vision for building the AI-based knowledge database.
- Derivation of the initial architecture and implementation strategy for the Zasterbot chatbot, including separation of the MVP and further development stages.
- Development of a target business vision for building a structured knowledge database and integrating a future chatbot.
- Derivation and prioritization of use cases for information retrieval and provision by the chatbot.
- Modeling of data structures and flows for the effective organization of the knowledge database on the Base44 platform.
- Design and implementation of data models for storing and linking relevant information.
- Development of processes for extracting, analyzing and preparing raw data for the knowledge database.
- Ensuring data consistency and quality as the basis for the future chatbot.
- Planning the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for precise and context-specific answers.
- Implementation of functions for analyzing and displaying data from the knowledge database.
- Use of the Base44 platform with JSON Schema-based entities and a flexible permission concept.
- Implementation of Deno functions for backend logic, event processing and connecting external APIs.
- Integration of OpenAI services for initial data analysis.
Marcus B.
Last position:
Java and Quarkus Expert at Large German energy service provider
- Modernization of a large-scale Java enterprise application*
The project is modernizing a complex enterprise application that has grown over many years. The existing Spring-based legacy system runs on Java 8, OSGi, and Eclipse RCP and is being gradually migrated to a modern, maintainable architecture with Java 25 and Quarkus.
Marcus works on analysis, architecture, refactoring, and implementation. One focus is on untangling historically grown structures and dependencies and on building a clean, sustainable Java and Quarkus technology stack.
Tools & technologies: Java 8, Java 25, Quarkus, Hibernate ORM with Panache, EclipseLink, OSGi, Eclipse RCP, Maven, JUnit, Mockito, REST, JSON, Git, Eclipse IDE, IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, Jira, Confluence
Lukas N.
Last position:
Senior Product Designer (Process & Workflows) at Streckenheld
- Designed role-based delivery assignment workflows, switchable between own fleet and partner carriers, with traceable status chains from „pending“ to „in delivery.“
- Designed AI-assisted route optimization, where dispatchers review drive-time-optimized route suggestions as drafts and apply them in one click.
- Designed a central planning interface for delivery and route management, bringing table view, map view, and route composition into a single workflow.
- Built interactive prototypes to align new product features early with stakeholders and engineering.
Key methods: AI-assisted Product Design, Workflow Design, Role-Based Workflows, Dashboard Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Logistics/Operations UX, Stakeholder Collaboration
Jamie N.
Last position:
Senior Product & Brand Designer / Design Advisor at Self-employed
- Partnering with technology-focused teams to shape brands and design digital products from early strategy through UX/UI and scalable design systems.
Michael B.
Last position:
Senior Product Designer at Awake Mobility GmbH
- Spearheaded efforts to enhance product consistency and achieve significantly better usability, ensuring a more intuitive experience
- Partnered with the founders to define a new go-to-market strategy through product discovery
- Directed the process of creating a new company website from concept and wireframes to design and final implementation in Webflow
- Responsive Webdesign
- WCAG
- Corporate Branding
- Product Discovery
- MVP
- Product Design
- User Experience
- Rapid Prototyping
Tommy H.
Last position:
UX Design Lead / Senior Product Designer at ZEISS Vision Care
Product and interaction design for consultation software and digital commerce. For MyoConsult / EWO: patient onboarding, first visits, overviews, consent and follow-ups, device integration and information architecture connecting consultation workflows. Experience maps, workflow concepts and test prototypes supported revisions.
For Vision Shop / OCS Marketplace: connected frame and lens selection, prescription entry, provider selection, basket and checkout journeys.
Ines L.
Last position:
UX designer for AI products at freelance
- Designing AI-first workflows that integrate AI into existing product experiences
- Developing UX concepts for prompt management, reusable and combined prompt workflows, tagging, search and information organisation
- Creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity interfaces in Figma
- Defining reusable UI patterns, components and interaction logic for scalable products
- Exploring human-AI interaction patterns with emphasis on user control, transparency and manageable cognitive load
- Translating product requirements and technical constraints into developer-ready UX/UI specifications
Jens R.
Last position:
Founder & Product Lead at Kick & Boost
Established a new venture focusing on AI-powered UX and rapid prototyping
Leading the development of an AI-based prototyping framework and prompt optimization for product design
Managing stakeholder relationships and strategizing go-to-market approaches
Planning and creating coaching programs (to be launched in 2025) on AI-driven product discovery
Developed internal processes enabling prototype creation in minutes
Published best practices and insights on LinkedIn, driving industry interest and awareness
Markus S.
Last position:
Co-Founder & Managing Director at dialogue gmbh
- Strategic and operational overall responsibility for a specialized agency for UX Writing & Content Strategy
- Product development, client acquisition, and the setup and strategic further development of UX writing systems for clients in the IT and finance sectors
Patricia R.
Last position:
Accessibility Expert at Volkswagen Financial Services
July 2024 - June 2025
- Accessibility expert in the field of UI/UX design, WCAG testing, and consulting for the Accessibility Strengthening Act
- Creation of an internal accessibility guide
Oskar Oldorf (project lead): "I had the pleasure of working with Patricia for over a year on a project focused on ensuring digital accessibility for the online presence of a company in the financial services sector. During that time, I got to know her as a dedicated, detail-oriented, and highly skilled colleague.
Patricia was responsible for independently conducting gap analyses and worked directly and efficiently with key stakeholders. Her role centered on assessing compliance with the BFSG and providing strategic guidance to editorial teams on creating accessible content.
What I particularly appreciated about Patricia was her ability to think beyond the status quo and bring fresh perspectives to the table. She combines strong subject matter expertise with a keen eye for detail and a structured, thorough approach. Her input often sparked valuable discussions and helped us move our work forward in meaningful ways.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Patricia—especially for roles where precision, strategic thinking, and a high standard of quality are essential."
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Statistics of experts using UX Design
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
16 years
Position duration
2.6 years (Germany: 3.2 years)
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Marketing
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Retail
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
54% (Germany: 46%)
Doctorate
6% (Germany: 3%)
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
98% (Germany: 94%)
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Munich 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 Munich using UX 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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
UX Design 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 (91%)
- Automotive (55%)
- Retail (42%)
- Media and Entertainment (38%)
- Healthcare (36%)
- Professional Services (36%)
- Banking and Finance (33%)
- Advertising (31%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What UX Design covers
UX Design shapes how people understand, use and experience a digital product. It connects user research, information architecture, interaction design and usability into practical product decisions. The work can cover a complete service or a focused improvement to an existing interface.
Products and outcomes
UX Design experts contribute to websites, mobile apps, SaaS products, enterprise tools, connected devices and digital services. Typical deliverables include:
- User research plans, interviews and insight reports
- Personas, journey maps and service blueprints
- Information architecture and user flows
- Wireframes, prototypes and usability findings
- Design specifications for product teams
Methods and tools
The discipline combines qualitative research with structured design methods. Professionals may work with Figma, FigJam, Sketch, Axure or comparable tools, while using analytics, session recordings and accessibility checks to support decisions. Strong practice also includes design systems, responsive behavior, content structure and interaction patterns.
When companies need help
Companies often bring in freelance UX Design expertise when a product is difficult to use, a new service lacks direction or an internal team needs research capacity. External support is also useful before a major redesign, during discovery for a new product or when teams need evidence to resolve competing opinions.
- Users abandon key journeys or struggle to complete tasks
- Research is missing from important product decisions
- A new feature needs validation before development
- Product, business and technical priorities are misaligned
Working across Munich teams
Munich companies in mobility, finance, manufacturing, healthcare and software often work across product, engineering and business functions. A UX Design specialist can join workshops on site, collaborate remotely or combine both approaches. German and English communication may matter when users, stakeholders and delivery teams are distributed across regions.
What strong specialists bring
The best professionals connect user needs to measurable product goals without treating research or visual polish as separate from delivery. They explain design choices, expose assumptions and test ideas early. Look for a portfolio that shows decisions, iterations and outcomes, not only finished screens, plus confident collaboration with product, content and technical teams.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about UX Design.
UX Design is used to make digital products easier, clearer and more useful for the people who rely on them. A specialist may research user needs, map journeys, structure content, design interactions and test prototypes before implementation.
UX Design focuses on the overall experience, including user goals, workflows, structure and usability. UI design concentrates more on the visual interface, while the two disciplines often work closely together on the same product.
A strong UX Design professional may also bring user research, service design, accessibility, content design, product strategy or interaction design skills. Familiarity with design systems, analytics and front-end constraints helps turn concepts into feasible solutions.
The right level of experience depends on the problem, the product stage and the degree of ambiguity. UX Design work for a new service may require broad discovery and validation, while a focused usability review can be handled by a specialist with a narrower brief.
Yes. UX Design activities such as interviews, workshops, prototyping and usability reviews can be organised remotely with suitable research tools. On-site sessions in Munich can still help when teams need intensive collaboration or direct access to physical products and users.
Review whether the specialist explains the problem, research approach, design decisions and testing process rather than showing only polished screens. Good UX Design makes assumptions visible, connects recommendations to evidence and gives delivery teams clear next steps.
UX Design teams commonly use Figma and FigJam for flows, wireframes, prototypes and workshops. Depending on the project, they may also use Sketch, Axure, usability testing tools, analytics platforms and documentation systems.
A UX Design freelancer should clarify the target users, business goal, product stage, decision-makers, research access and expected deliverables. It is also important to agree how findings will influence priorities and how the work will connect with product and technical delivery.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used UX Design in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 723 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used UX Design in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 54% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used UX Design in their recent projects have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used UX Design in their recent projects are English (100%), German (97%), and French (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used UX Design in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Automotive (55%), and Retail (42%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used UX Design in their recent projects are Product Development (95%), Information Technology (84%), and Marketing (67%).
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