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Andreas Hirsch

Freelance UX/UI Designer

Andreas Hirsch
Munich, Germany

Experience

Mar 2025 - Present
1 year

Freelance UX/UI Designer

Jul 2023 - Feb 2025
1 year 8 months
Munich, Germany

Senior Product Designer

Aily Labs GmbH

  • Led the UX design for the "Research and Development" module, which extends the decision intelligence app Aily with AI-driven business insights.
  • Initiated and led a product team that successfully launched an optimized version of Aily for Apple Vision Pro, expanding Aily's reach into spatial data processing.
  • Conducted in-depth UX research and user testing to continuously improve usability and engagement across all platforms.
Dec 2022 - May 2023
6 months
Bonn, Germany

Senior UX Designer

LeanIX

  • Improved the usability of LeanIX's diagram editors, offering more clarity and efficiency for enterprise architects.
  • Led UX research initiatives to improve the onboarding experience and drive faster adoption and user engagement.
  • Developed a deep understanding of enterprise architecture and applied insights to optimize user workflows.
Feb 2020 - Nov 2022
2 years 10 months

Freelance UX/UI Designer

  • Created user-centered experiences and intuitive interfaces for well-known brands like Eucerin, Hansaplast, Juvederm, and MG, enhancing their digital presence.
  • Provided pro bono design services for non-profit organizations such as BrandNewBundestag and the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband to amplify their social impact.
  • Curated and participated in art exhibitions to promote creative expression and community engagement.
Jan 2018 - Sep 2019
1 year 9 months
Munich, Germany

Lead Designer

Augmentaio GmbH

  • Solely led UX strategy and UI implementation for multiple applications on smartphones, tablets, and HoloLens to ensure a seamless and intuitive user experience.
  • Delivered impactful designs for industry leaders such as Siemens, Evonik, Linde, Vodafone, and Nokia, driving innovation in digital products.
  • Developed immersive augmented reality experiences, leveraging cutting-edge technology to create intuitive and engaging user interactions.
May 2015 - May 2017
2 years 1 month
Cupertino, United States

UXUI Designer / Concept Artist

Apple Inc.

I worked in the Special Projects Group and helped several teams across functions create over 50 pitches and prototypes using technologies like VR, AR, autonomy, and haptic interfaces.

  • Collaborated with producers, engineers, and developers to produce videos, software, and hardware by creating concept sketches and illustrations for electronic products, characters, props, vehicles, environments, and UI elements.
  • Drew and animated storyboards, keyframes, and motion sequences for both animations and live-action shoots, allowing teams to explore next-gen physical and digital user experiences.
  • Developed and implemented high-precision 3D models, UI assets, and interactive elements in Unity and Unreal, delivering immersive prototypes that pushed the boundaries of user interaction.
  • Played a key role in designing and refining the user experience for Apple Vision Pro, contributing to its successful launch.
Sep 2014 - May 2015
9 months
Munich, Germany

Designer

Metaio GmbH

  • Contributed to a high-impact four-person design team at Metaio, which was later acquired by Apple.
  • Created compelling visual assets for successful pitch presentations, winning major clients like IKEA, Audi, BMW, Maserati, Bosch, Lufthansa, and Airbus.
  • Defined UX flows and designed UI elements for innovative mobile AR applications, delivering both proof-of-concept prototypes and consumer-ready experiences for well-known brands.
  • Strengthened the Metaio brand by developing a consistent corporate identity and boosting its market presence.
  • Designed communication materials for print and digital platforms to improve brand visibility and engagement.
Mar 2012 - Aug 2014
2 years 6 months
Munich, Germany

Visual Experience Designer

Chip GmbH (Burda Verlag)

  • Designed the user interface for the Chip app on Android and iOS, contributing to its high user satisfaction with an average 4.5-star rating in the App Store.
  • Created engaging editorial images to enhance news articles, boosting reader engagement and content clarity.
Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
4 months
Munich, Germany

Junior Art Director

Werbeagentur Schwecke.Mueller

Developed impactful corporate designs, brand materials, and packaging concepts for publishers and mid-sized companies, strengthening their brand identity and market presence.

Oct 2010 - Aug 2011
11 months
Rosenheim, Germany

Junior Art Director

Werbeagentur Waterdrops

Developed impactful corporate designs, brand materials, and packaging concepts for clients in the medical and pharmaceutical sector, strengthening their brand identity and market presence.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (7.5 years), Healthcare (3.5 years), Arts and Crafts (3 years), Cosmetics (3 years), Media and Entertainment (2.5 years), and Advertising (1 year).

Information Technology
Healthcare
Arts and Crafts
Cosmetics
Media and Entertainment
Advertising

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (13.5 years), Research and Development (4 years), Information Technology (2.5 years), Marketing (2 years), and Business Intelligence (1.5 years).

Product Development
Research and Development
Information Technology
Marketing
Business Intelligence

Summary

Senior UX/UI Designer with over ten years of diverse experience, cross-functional skills, and high quality standards.

Skills

  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe Xd
  • Zeplin
  • Miro
  • Lucid
  • Balsamiq
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • Aftereffects
  • Html/css
  • Xcode
  • And More

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Elementary

Education

Sep 2008 - Jul 2009

Escolar Superior de Artes e Design

Fine Arts · Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

Sep 2006 - Jul 2010

University of Augsburg

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Design · Communication Design · Augsburg, Germany

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Portuguese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance UX/UI Designer, Senior Product Designer, Senior UX Designer.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Freelance UX/UI Designer.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Aily Labs GmbH and LeanIX.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Healthcare, and Arts and Crafts. Andreas also has some experience in Beauty and Cosmetics, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Advertising.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Information Technology (IT). Andreas also has some experience in Marketing and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Arts and Crafts, and Beauty and Cosmetics.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Business Intelligence.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas holds a Bachelor in Communication Design from University of Augsburg.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andreas?

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