Alexander Schräder
Berlin / Remote · EU

Available · Berlin / Remote · EU

Lead Product Designer for complex digital platforms.

I work as a Principal IC — shipping polished UX, structuring platform architecture, and aligning teams around complex product challenges. Strategy and workshops when needed, hands-on design and delivery when it matters.

Selected clients

DKB Code Factory (DKB) SAP Celonis Cyberport Immoly
2M+
Customers reached across high-stakes banking journeys
10+ yrs
Shipping enterprise, fintech & platform products
Internationally recognised (iF, Red Dot, GDA)
IC+Lead
Run the room and polish the UI — in the same week

Featured Work

Selected projects across fintech, enterprise analytics, and e-commerce — from product strategy to shipped UI.

Two-track skill set

I operate as a Principal IC: leading alignment and strategy when needed, executing hands-on UX/UI and systems delivery when it matters. Both modes, one outcome — clarity and shipped work.

Leadership & Strategy

Alignment, clarity, and momentum in structurally complex organisations.

Product & design strategy Framing problems, defining principles, mapping bets to outcomes.
Stakeholder management Cross-functional alignment across product, engineering, compliance, and partners.
Workshop facilitation Decision-ready sessions: prioritisation, journey mapping, trade-offs.
Design system governance Standards, component ownership, and consistency across products.
Research planning & metrics Evidence-driven decisions, defining success measures, tracking product change.

Hands-on UX/UI Craft

High-fidelity execution that ships well and scales across platforms.

Interaction design Clear states, micro-interactions, error handling, and responsiveness.
Prototyping From quick click-throughs to realistic prototypes for validation.
UI craft & visual design Typography, layout, hierarchy, and polish without sacrificing speed.
Component & pattern design Reusable, documented components that keep teams aligned.
Accessibility Keyboard nav, contrast, semantics, and inclusive design habits built-in.

Services

Clear formats for teams shipping complex products. I can run the room and polish the UI — often in the same sprint.

01

UX Audit + Action Plan

Fast clarity. Identify friction, validate assumptions, and leave with a prioritised plan your team can execute immediately.

  • Heuristic review + usability risks
  • Workflow + journey mapping (incl. roles)
  • Prioritised backlog: quick wins + roadmap
  • Optional: low-fi prototype to de-risk solutions
1–2 weeks Report + backlog
03

Design Systems Foundations

Reduce rework and increase consistency. A system teams actually adopt, with governance that sticks beyond the engagement.

  • Audit + system architecture
  • Tokens + component guidelines
  • Contribution model + governance
  • Adoption plan + documentation baseline
4–8 weeks System + adoption plan

How I work

I care about

  • Clarity under constraints Regulation, legacy systems, competing stakeholders. Still ship.
  • Craft that earns trust Details that make complex products feel calm, not brittle.
  • Teams that move together Shared language, fewer debates, better decisions.

I'm good at

  • Leading + doing Run the room, then polish the UI. In the same sprint.
  • Design systems adoption Tokens, governance, and "yes, people actually use it".
  • Workshops with outcomes Mapping, prioritising, trade-offs, next steps — all in one session.

Independent Lead IC for complex digital platforms.

I structure UX architecture, run stakeholder alignment, and deliver hands-on UX/UI and design systems. Available in Berlin or remote across the EU. Proven experience with fintech, enterprise analytics, and e-commerce at scale.
Alexander Schräder — Freelance Lead Product Designer, Berlin

Let's talk

For freelance and contract engagements. Berlin-based, available remote across the EU. Book a call or reach out directly.