Max Pinkert

Experience

1. 

   Jun 2026 - present

   Working Student for Product Development

   CARIAD SE (Volkswagen Group)

   Developing internal tools with the Microsoft Suite (PowerBI, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Sharepoint Sites). Conceptualising and drafting user interfaces for internal tools.

2. 

   Feb 2026 - May 2026

   Working Student for UX & Product Design

   BuchhaltungsButler GmbH

   Create polished visual designs and copies for the growth team, including presentations, social assets, and campaigns. Own the end-to-end creation and curation of creatives and copy for performance marketing campaigns. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business needs into effective visual communication.

3. 

   Oct 2025 - Jan 2026

   Intern for UX & Product Design

   BuchhaltungsButler GmbH

   Designed multiple assets as part of a company-wide brand redesign,from presentations to ads to website. Built and documented design systems enabling non-designers to quickly create on-brand prototypes and assets. Produced print designs for fairs and events, ensuring brand consistency across physical and digital touchpoints. Led creative direction for performance marketing campaigns, from concept to final asset delivery.

4. 

   May 2024 - Sep 2025

   Digitalization & Innovation

   BBWO 1892 eG

   Redesigned the 1892messenger experience based on user feedback, improving usability and boosting adoption. Evaluated tenant apps and digital solutions through user research and comparative analysis to enhance the UX of the tenant<>service communication channels. Facilitated workshops and retrospectives to identify pain points and prototype digital process improvements. Delivered AI and digital workplace training, designing learning materials for diverse internal audiences.

5. 

   Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

   Quality & Process Manager

   Klax Gruppe

   Designed and rolled out a new process landscape for a global educational group through workshops, process mapping

6. 

   Nov 2021 - Jul 2023

   Co-Founder & CEO

   2zero GmbH

   Co-founded a B2B SaaS startup in sustainability, shaping product vision and overseeing the design of an organisation. Scaled team from 2 to 10+ while building the companys visual identity, pitch materials, and client-facing assets. Developed automated digital systems improving operational efficiency and user experience for enterprise clients. Winner of ABB Startup Challenge 2022, recognized for innovation and impact by pivoting and redesigning the app towards energy efficiency.

7. 

   Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

   Freelancer / Working Student

   Various

   Developed a mental health app prototype as a working student at ias AG. Provided consulting to a financial agency, facilitating strategy workshops and designing lean processes.

8. 

   Apr 2019 - Oct 2020

   Head of Quality

   unu GmbH

   Redesigned customer success processes, improving service clarity and reducing friction in the user journey. Collaborated with R&D on product improvements, translating user feedback into actionable design requirements. Led cross-functional communication and root cause analysis during a product recall.

9. 

   Aug 2016 - Mar 2019

   Quality Manager

   BigRep GmbH

   Built quality management system from scratch; authored industry standards for DIN, TÜV, and ISO committees. Oversaw market readiness and launch for two 3D printers, designing testing processes and documentation.