Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 100'400 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 100'800 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 97'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'700 |
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Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Modedesigner/in
Creative designs for the modern fashion and clothing industry
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You design collections, choose materials, and present your designs on runways
As a Modedesigner/in, you combine artistic vision with technical precision. You develop entire collections from the first sketch to the finished prototype. You analyse trends, choose fabrics, and consider the cultural meaning of clothing. Your goal is to create fashion that is both aesthetically pleasing and practically wearable.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryArt & Crafts
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Fashion Model. Based on 14 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+3% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 97'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 100'000 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Modeldesigner/in
Official education path
You enter the field through specialised courses at art universities or private design schools.
Typical training path
Modeldesigner/in
Prerequisites
- Creativity
- Sense of aesthetic and functional relationships
- Good imagination
- Strong interest in fashion, art, culture, and history
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you already have solid knowledge of tailoring or graphic design.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Creativity
- Aesthetic sense
- Imagination
- Interest in culture
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your drawing board or in front of a computer. You sketch new silhouettes. At the same time, you check fabric samples for their feel. You also test the fit on the pattern.
- You develop comprehensive design concepts for new seasonal collections.
- You create detailed sketches for individual garments and accessories.
- You check fabric samples for colour, texture, and quality.
- You draft patterns and oversee prototype production.
- You coordinate the presentation of your work at fashion shows.
- You research current trends and cultural backgrounds.
- You plan the timeline for each collection.
Working conditions
You work in the ateliers of fashion houses, independent labels, or design studios. You often move between design offices, sample workshops, and presentation rooms.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Textilfachschule (STF)Klosterstrasse 32, 8406 Winterthur
- F+F Schule für Kunst und DesignFlurstrasse 89, 8047 Zürich
- Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst FHNWFreilager-Platz 1, 4002 Basel
- Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK) Toni-ArealPfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zürich
- Haute école d'art et de design – Genève (HEAD - Genève) Avenue deChâtelaine 5, 1203 Genf
Strengths
- Creativity
- Aesthetic sense
- Imagination
- Interest in culture
Trade-offs
- Creative blocks
- Time pressure
- Critical feedback
- Physical strain
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