Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 50'700 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 51'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 54'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'100 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 65'520 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 79'450 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Modellnäher/in (Bekleidung)
You design and sew prototypes for the clothing industry.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You sew sample pieces and specialise in pattern-making within the clothing industry.
In the model department of the clothing industry, you create the first fabric samples. You sew prototypes, check the fit, and work closely with the pattern team. This job offers exciting tasks in the fashion sector for creative people who love textiles. You combine technical skill with an eye for aesthetics to make new collections tangible.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryFashion & Apparel
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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 Bekleidungsgestalterin. Based on 78 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 53'400 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 53'750 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 55'900 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 55'900 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 57'950 | 24 |
| Industry various | CHF 55'200 | 21 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 47'060 | 7 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 46'428 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Modellnäher/in (Bekleidung)
Official education path
You enter this role through further training or a career change after related initial training.
Typical training path
Modellnäher/in (Bekleidung)
Prerequisites
- Experience in the Schnittbereich
Requirements
- Joy in fabrics and clothes
- Teamwork skills
Where this can lead
A career change is possible after initial training as a fashion designer or in a related textile profession.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Pattern-making experience
- Love for textiles
- Good teamwork
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the cutting table and check the first fabric layers for a new pattern. Then you sew the prototypes and carefully inspect every seam.
- You sew the first prototypes from the design.
- You check the fit and adjust the patterns.
- You work closely with the pattern team.
- You carefully inspect every seam and detail.
- You test different fabrics for their suitability.
- You document the production steps for series manufacturing.
Working conditions
You work in the model department of clothing industry companies. There you create the first fabric samples together with the pattern team.
Where to learn
- Swiss Textiles Textilverband Schweiz Bildung & NachwuchsförderungBeethovenstrasse 20, 8022 Zürich
- Schweizerische Textilfachschule (STF)Klosterstrasse 32, 8406 Winterthur
Strengths
- Pattern-making experience
- Love for textiles
- Good teamwork
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Seasonal fluctuations
- High precision
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