With over 15 years of experience, I offer a rare hybrid skillset in quantitative/qualitative research and strategic experience design. My approach is grounded in deep curiosity and rigorous analysis, transforming ambiguous user insights into clear, innovative, and holistic design strategies.
Experience
Freelance - Senior User Experience Consultant
Munich, september 2025 - present
Operating as a strategic product design partner for global organizations, I deliver high-impact consulting focused on navigating ambiguity and accelerating digital transformation. My current engagement model centers on de-risking complex product initiatives—bridging the gap between user research and business strategy to define clear "North Star" visions, validate product-market fit, and optimize design operations for scalable, high-velocity delivery.
Publicis Sapient - Senior User Experience Consultant
Munich, January 2016 - August 2025
I led global product design strategy for Tier-1 clients including Pfizer, Siemens, and DHL, translating complex business requirements into user-centered ecosystems. My role focused on operational efficiency and strategic vision, notably spearheading an agile transformation for a global B2B platform that increased delivery velocity by 400% and utilizing high-fidelity "North Star" prototyping to secure executive funding for digital transformation initiatives.
Freelance - UX Consultant
Munich, October 2013 - December 2015
Specializing in Human Factors and Innovation Strategy, I delivered high-stakes consulting for clients like UID, AutoScout24, and Johnson & Johnson. I led rigorous summative testing to secure FDA 510(k) clearance for a handheld medical device and drove organizational alignment through immersive service design methods. This included constructing a large-scale physical user journey for AutoScout24 to unify cross-functional teams around customer empathy, and facilitating a major innovation summit for J&J’s Diabetes Group that successfully launched 10 new strategic initiatives.
RTT AG - Interaction Designer
Munich, April 2013 - August 2013
I optimized complex interaction models for DeltaGen, a professional 3D realtime visualization software. By partnering closely with product management and engineering, I translated heavy technical constraints into intuitive workflows that significantly reduced time-on-task for power users.
One to One Interactive - UX Researcher
London, January 2011 - December 2011
I designed and executed robust mixed-method research studies to drive data-backed design decisions. I utilized advanced methodologies, including eye-tracking and physiological monitoring, to provide actionable optimization strategies and validate client product roadmaps.
Philips - Research Associate
Eindhoven, April 2010 - September 2010
Collaborated with the Brain, Body, and Behavior group to develop an unobtrusive mood recognition system based on body posture and movement features. This research led to a granted patent on head-movement algorithms and the publication of results in the Affective Computing and Intelligent Interactions conference.
Accomplishments
IxDA Munich Local Co-Lead (2012-2016)
Paper and Poster publication at the 2011 Affective Computing and Intelligent Interaction conference in Memphis, Tennessee
Patent on Mood recognition stemming from my work on Affective Body Postures in April 2012
Education
Masters of Science in Human-Computer Interaction and Ergonomics, September 2010 - University College London, London, UK
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Biology, May 2007 - University of Tulsa, Tulsa, USA
Other Projects
Get in touch
If you are interested in working with me or would just like to say hello, please get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you!
info[at]michellebrauer.net