Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 45'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 37'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 40'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 32'143 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Prospektnäher/in
You sew and create large stage decorations and curtains for theatre and events
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Prospektnäher/in process fabrics into large stage curtains, decorate sets, and carry out repair work on theatre decorations
In the heart of the theatre workshop, the magical backdrop for every major performance comes to life. Prospektnäher/in work heavy fabrics into large stage backdrops, ceiling rigging, and floor cloths. You sew with precision, create technical elevation drawings, and repair valuable decorations. With great attention to detail and technical know-how, you turn fabric rolls into living theatre worlds.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryEvent Technology, Stagecraft & Film
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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 Theaterschauspielerin. Based on 20 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 37'950 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 29'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 46'507 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 50'400 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Prospektnäher/in
Official education path
The qualification is obtained through specialized further training or an internship in a theatre workshop.
Typical training path
Prospektnäher/in
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Innendekorateur/in oder Wohntextilgestalter/in
Requirements
- Knowledge of decoration fabrics and materials, as well as different processing techniques and machines
- Careful work preparation and execution
- Imagination and artistic empathy
Where this can lead
A career change is often possible after initial training as an interior decorator or in the textile industry.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Fabric knowledge
- Precision
- Creativity
- Technical understanding
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the large cutting table and arrange the prepared fabric rolls for a new stage backdrop. You sew the individual pieces together precisely with a heavy-duty sewing machine. Meanwhile, the next decorations for the upcoming performance are already being prepared in the background.
- You process different fabrics like canvas, jute, and velvet into large stage curtains.
- You sew heavy decoration parts together precisely using special machines and tools.
- You create technical elevation drawings and prepare the necessary mounting materials.
- You carry out repair and addition work on existing stage decorations.
- You occasionally support work in the paint studio or carpentry workshop.
- You carefully check the stability and appearance of the finished sets.
Working conditions
You mainly work in theatre workshops, decoration studios, or large event companies. There you will find the necessary machines and workshops for fabric processing.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Verband Technischer Bühnen- und Veranstaltungsberufe svtbRäffelstrasse 20, 8045 Zürich
Strengths
- Fabric knowledge
- Precision
- Creativity
- Technical understanding
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Project-based work
- Dust and fibres
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