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Philippe Schott

Freelance Product Design

Philippe Schott
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Nov 2024
8 months
Hamburg, Germany

Freelance Product Design

Tchibo (Protofy)

  • Support Tchibo design team in redesigning the shopping app to enhance the user experience, make it accessible, and drive engagement.
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
1 year
Berlin, Germany

Freelance Product Design

Miro

  • Designed role-based access control for Miro's enterprise admin experience, enabling administrators of large companies to efficiently manage employee permissions and maintain secure access to company content.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 years
Berlin, Germany

Freelance Product Design

Autarq Next Level Roofs (The Heat)

  • Led design and development of a solar calculator and website to streamline the customer journey from initial inquiry to installation.

  • Enabled homeowners to assess their solar needs and connect with certified roofers while minimizing resources on Autarq's end.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 years
Berlin, Germany

Freelance Product Design

Zalando

  • Created intuitive interfaces for Zalando's enterprise applications, including procurement and user management tools, focusing on improving efficiency and streamlining workflows for internal users.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
2 years
Berlin, Germany

Freelance Product Design

WeShare

  • Served as design lead for WeShare, developing the app, website, and overall user experience, leading a team to create a sustainable and user-friendly mobility solution.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 years
Berlin, Germany

Freelance Product Design

Mercedes-Benz (Experience One)

  • Designed an easy-to-use interface for the Mercedes-Benz Online Store to improve the customer shopping experience and boost online sales.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
1 year
Berlin, Germany

Freelance Product Design

heycar (BCG Digital Ventures)

  • Created a user-friendly, fully responsive interface for the heycar used car marketplace, enhancing the customer experience and streamlining the car-buying process.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
1 year
Berlin, Germany

Freelance UX Design

smart (BBDO)

  • Developed a fully responsive online configurator for smart cars allowing customers to personalize their car in 3D, view preferred options, and receive a quote before purchasing.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
1 year
Berlin, Germany

Freelance Product Design

A.T.U

  • Created a fully responsive, easy-to-use interface for A.T.U's service booking platform and online store, simplifying the booking process and providing a smooth customer experience.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years
Berlin, Germany

Freelance UX Design

Volkswagen (DAYONE)

  • Led the UX design of Volkswagen's used car marketplace at DAYONE.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years
Berlin, Germany

Freelance UX Design

smart (BBDO)

  • Developed engaging interfaces for the smart iPad apps and website.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
1 year
Berlin, Germany

Freelance UX Design

E.ON (TLGG)

  • Created an engaging website for E.ON's marketing campaign.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 years
Berlin, Germany

Freelance UX Design

Siemens (Aperto / IBM iX)

  • Designed a frictionless user experience for Siemens Home’s household appliances as a UX designer at Aperto.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
3 years
Berlin, Germany

Senior UX Designer

Razorfish

  • Contributed to the relaunch of McDonald's Germany's website and marketing campaigns.

  • Shaped an intuitive online experience for Audi Germany's website.

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
3 years
Berlin, Germany

UX Designer

argonauten G2 / Grey Group

  • Contributed to the relaunch of the Volkswagen website.

  • Created an engaging interface for a Coca-Cola campaign platform.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
3 years
Munich, Germany

UX Designer

Phase 4 Communications

  • Designed the MINI Challenge racing series and Colliers Property Partners' real estate services websites.

  • Contributed to the design of BMW's sports marketing websites.

Freelance Product Design

Zalando

  • Led design and development of a user-friendly interface for Zalando Marketplace to allow partners to efficiently manage articles and prices on the platform, simplifying management and eliminating the need for external software or engineering resources.

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 Automotive (12 years), Food and Beverage (5 years), Real Estate (3 years), Retail (2.5 years), Energy (2 years), and Advertising (2 years).

Automotive
Food and Beverage
Real Estate
Retail
Energy
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 (16.5 years), Information Technology (11 years), and Marketing (9 years).

Product Development
Information Technology
Marketing

Summary

I am a freelance product designer helping companies to reach their goals by designing better digital products for their customers, partners, and employees.

With 18 years of experience, I bring a deep understanding of the design process, from user research to UX and UI design, prototyping, usability testing, and implementation.

My expertise lies in the design of complex B2C and B2B projects for mobile apps and the web.

I am also skilled in workshop facilitation and stakeholder management, ensuring smooth collaboration and communication.

Skills

Top Skills

  • Product Design
  • Ux Design
  • Ui Design
  • Design Systems
  • Prototyping
  • Usability Testing
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Figma

Tools

  • Figma
  • Figjam
  • Adobe Suite
  • Miro
  • Mural
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Slack
  • Zoom
  • Google Suite
  • Git
  • Github
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Ai Tools

Script, Markup And Programming

  • Html
  • Css
  • Javascript
  • Python

Industry Experience

  • E-commerce
  • Retail
  • Automotive
  • Fashion
  • Saas
  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Fmcg
  • Finance
  • Real Estate

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Freie Universität Berlin

Linguistics, Master of Arts · Linguistics · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Design Kpis: From Insights To Impact

Interaction Design Foundation

How To Design Experiences For Ai

Interaction Design Foundation

How To Make Your Ai Project A Success

Interaction Design Foundation

Introduction To Generative Ai

Google, Coursera

Introduction To Large Language Models

Google, Coursera

Machine Learning Foundations For Product Managers

Duke University, Coursera

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Philippe based?

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

What languages does Philippe speak?

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

How many years of experience does Philippe have?

Philippe has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Philippe has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Philippe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Philippe be best suited for?

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

What is Philippe's latest experience?

Philippe's most recent position is Freelance Product Design at Tchibo (Protofy).

What companies has Philippe worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Philippe has worked for Tchibo (Protofy), Miro, and Autarq Next Level Roofs (The Heat).

Which industries is Philippe most experienced in?

Philippe is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Food and Beverage, and Real Estate. Philippe also has some experience in Retail, Energy, and Advertising.

Which business areas is Philippe most experienced in?

Philippe is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Marketing.

Which industries has Philippe worked in recently?

Philippe has recently worked in industries like Energy, Information Technology (IT), and Retail.

Which business areas has Philippe worked in recently?

Philippe has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Information Technology (IT).

What is Philippe's education?

Philippe holds a Master in Linguistics from Freie Universität Berlin.

Does Philippe have any certificates?

Philippe has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Design Kpis: From Insights To Impact, How To Design Experiences For Ai, and How To Make Your Ai Project A Success.

What is the availability of Philippe?

Philippe is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Philippe?

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

How to hire Philippe?

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