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 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Hutmacher/in (Theater)
Design creative headwear for the theatre stage.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You design and craft elaborate headwear for theatre productions. You work closely with the director.
In your daily theatre work, you blend traditional craft with creative art. As a Hutmacher/in (Theater), you design and craft elaborate headwear that perfectly captures historical styles. Your daily work requires precise handling of various materials. You need solid knowledge of costume history. You also maintain close, ongoing coordination with the director and wardrobe department. This brings stage worlds to life.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryEvent Technology, Stagecraft & Film
Swissdoc 0.320.29.0
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
- 🎓 Bekleidungsgestalter/in EFZ
Official education path
Entry typically requires vocational training as a clothing designer with an EFZ qualification.
Typical training path
Bekleidungsgestalter/in EFZ
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Bekleidungsgestalter/in EFZ
Requirements
- Knowledge of costume styles across different periods
- Imagination
- Inventiveness
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter if you already have solid knowledge of costume styles and craftsmanship skills.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Costume style knowledge
- Creative imagination
- Strong teamwork
- Craftsmanship skill
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work at the cutting table. You carefully shape felt or fabric into a matching headpiece. In between, you discuss details with the director. This ensures the accessory fits the character exactly.
- You assemble the correct headwear according to wardrobe department guidelines.
- You craft elaborate headpieces from various materials and fabrics.
- You process the designs professionally to make them stage-ready.
- You regularly discuss the characters with the director.
- You check the fit and placement on stage.
- You carefully maintain and repair existing theatre accessories.
Working conditions
You mainly work in the workshops of theatre or opera houses. You often move between sewing machines, cutting tables, and rehearsal rooms.
Strengths
- Costume style knowledge
- Creative imagination
- Strong teamwork
- Craftsmanship skill
Trade-offs
- Project-based work
- Physical strain
- High precision
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