Christian Chochoiek - Senior UX/UI Designer & Accessibility Expert

Q: Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Senior UX/UI Designer & Accessibility Expert at CBR .

Q: What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for CBR , Opel , Kaufland , Deutsche Telekom , and AXA Deutschland .

Q: Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Retail . Christian also has some experience in Insurance , Beauty and Cosmetics , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Marketing , and Information Technology (IT) . Christian also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D) , Human Resources (HR) , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Research and Development (R&D) .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Senior UX/UI Designer & Accessibility Expert

CBR

Redesigned the online shops of the in-house brands Street One and Cecil
WCAG-compliant optimization
Optimized usability based on user tests using high-fidelity prototypes
Built a design system with three versions for the different brand worlds

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Senior UX/UI Designer & Accessibility Expert

Opel

Accessibility audits
WCAG-compliant optimization
UX and UI support in various areas

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024

4 years

Senior UX/UI Designer

Kaufland

Integration of a mobile payment solution into the company's main application
Design of a self-scan solution in the Kaufland app, allowing customers to scan products in stores and pay using different methods
Provision of strategic expertise and research in meetings and presentations, and building a design system
Optimization of the customer account in the app
Creation of illustrations to enrich internal presentations
Creation of a concept and UI design for the company's in-store self-service application (CRM terminal) for European markets

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Senior UX/UI Designer

Deutsche Telekom

Contribution to various parts of the Magenta TV Entertain service: user accounts, multi-user management, and integration of third parties like Netflix
Creation of wireframes and low- and high-fidelity prototypes for mobile and desktop platforms, tested in coordination with internal staff
Conducting user research to develop personas, perform analyses, design journey maps, mental models, and user flows to visualize the customer experience

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

Senior UX/UI Designer

Parfümerie Douglas

Creation of a website and additional designs for the company's digital channels in the Beauty Card loyalty program
Introduction of a user-centered approach for efficient delivery of results
Design of outstanding UX; the project was discontinued due to the COVID-19 epidemic

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Senior UX/UI Designer

CHRONEXT Service Germany

Created a solution to consolidate the client's internal processes for trading luxury watches
Gathered all relevant requirements through interviews with stakeholders and target audiences, built a complex prototype, and delivered design specifications
Advised the client on open issues and challenges arising from different user journeys

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021

5 years

Senior UX/UI Designer

AXA Deutschland

Collaborated on defining, validating, and implementing various purchase flows in the company's digital assets, e.g. disability insurance and car insurance
Created wireframes and low- and high-fidelity prototypes for mobile and desktop platforms, tested with internal staff and real users
Conducted user research to develop personas, create analyses, and design journey maps, mental models, and user flows to visualize the customer experience

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Senior UX/UI Designer

Deutsche Telekom

Designed the UX and UI, interaction designs, and illustrations for a child safety app for secure tablet use
Integrated a symbol-based login for young children who can't write yet
Introduced illustrations that became very popular within the company

Jan 2012 - Dec 2021

10 years

Senior UX/UI Designer

Audible

Redesigned the German Audible website, where users can purchase and stream audio content
Supported the internal team with UI and UX design solutions
Developed a tool for audio production for internal use

Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

1 year 1 month

Art Director Digital

d-SIRE

Created user flows and visual designs for all aspects of the online shopping process
Collaborated with researchers, engineers, product managers, and designers to create data-driven user experiences

Mar 2008 - Dec 2010

2 years 10 months

Art Director Digital

b+d interactive

Led the design department and was responsible for organizing the team's work
Recruited and mentored new design colleagues
Shaped the agency culture as a member of the leadership team
Responsible for the entire design process from the initial concept, wireframing, and user flow to the final visual design and delivery of assets/specifications

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 (10 years), Media and Entertainment (10 years), Retail (9 years), Insurance (5 years), Telecommunication (3 years), and Cosmetics (3 years).

Information Technology

Media and Entertainment

Retail

Insurance

Telecommunication

Cosmetics

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 (15 years), Marketing (5.5 years), Information Technology (5 years), Research and Development (5 years), Human Resources (3 years), and Project Management (3 years).

Product Development

Marketing

Information Technology

Research and Development

Human Resources

Project Management

Summary

I am an experienced designer who loves turning complex requirements into experiences. My core expertise is UX design with a focus on accessibility, visual design, and research.

Skills

Wcag-compliant Optimization
Accessibility Audits
Ux Design
Information Architecture
User Journeys
Rapid Prototyping
Wireframing
Usability
Mobile App Design
Ios & Android
User Interface Design
Design Systems
Workshops
Scrum / Agile
Html And Css Skills
Figma
Sketch
Adobe Xd
Axure
Adobe Cc
Webflow
Miro
Zeplin
And More.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2003 - Jun 2008

Münster School of Design

Diploma in Design · Design · Münster, Germany

Oct 2002 - Jun 2004

University of Münster

M.A. in Philosophy · Philosophy · Münster, Germany

Sep 2002 - Jun 2003

University College Dublin

Exchange student · Dublin, Ireland

Profile

Created

March 2022

Last Update

October 2025

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior UX/UI Designer & Accessibility Expert, Senior UX/UI Designer, Art Director Digital.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Senior UX/UI Designer & Accessibility Expert at CBR.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for CBR, Opel, Kaufland, Deutsche Telekom, and AXA Deutschland.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Retail. Christian also has some experience in Insurance, Beauty and Cosmetics, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Information Technology (IT). Christian also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D), Human Resources (HR), and Project Management.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Retail.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Master in Philosophy from University of Münster.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christian?

Christian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.