Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 61'200 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 61'551 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 69'209 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'588 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 80'000 |
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Swiss professionsDesign & Crafts
Grafiker/in EFZ
You create visual messages for print and digital media.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Graphic designers develop concepts and layouts for media. They oversee production processes and work closely with clients.
As a Grafiker/in EFZ, you turn ideas into tangible images. You plan projects and develop communication strategies. You create layouts for print and web. You guide the whole process from the first sketch to final production. Creativity meets precise organisation to bring your clients' wishes to life visually.
FieldDesign & Crafts
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryDesign
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Graphic Designer. Based on 1,967 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 67'550 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'158 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 67'050 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Schwyz | CHF 75'000 | 23 |
| Zug | CHF 74'782 | 38 |
| Valais | CHF 72'150 | 31 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 72'000 | 37 |
| Zurich | CHF 71'500 | 449 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 70'000 | 89 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 86'750 | 22 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 86'625 | 8 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 82'986 | 12 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 79'300 | 79 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 78'600 | 26 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 78'494 | 11 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Grafiker/in EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
The training takes place over 4 years in a company, with 1 day at vocational school.
Typical training path
Grafiker/in EFZ
Curriculum
- Organisieren von Projekten und Arbeitsprozessen
- Recherchieren und Analysieren von Projektgrundlagen
- Entwickeln von Kommunikationsstrategien
- Entwickeln und Vermitteln von Ideen
- Erarbeiten von Gestaltungskonzepten
- Umsetzen von Gestaltungskonzepten
- Vermitteln von Inhalten und Kompetenzen
Prerequisites
- Completed compulsory school
Requirements
- Design skills
- Mental flexibility
- Creativity and curiosity
- Organisational skills
- Assertiveness
- Motivation and resilience
- Communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills
- 1Organisieren von Projekten und Arbeitsprozessen
- 2Recherchieren und Analysieren von Projektgrundlagen
- 3Entwickeln von Kommunikationsstrategien
- 4Entwickeln und Vermitteln von Ideen
- 5Erarbeiten von Gestaltungskonzepten
- 6Umsetzen von Gestaltungskonzepten
- 7Vermitteln von Inhalten und Kompetenzen
Where this can lead
A career change is possible, but usually requires additional design training or relevant work experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Design skills
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Team spirit
- Creativity
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and adjust a brochure layout. At the same time, you coordinate paper quality with the printing company. In between, you discuss the next campaign with your team.
- You clarify project goals with clients and create a realistic budget.
- You research suitable media and develop a matching communication strategy.
- You sketch initial drafts and discuss them with the clients.
- You design layouts for print media and adjust them based on feedback.
- You oversee the printing process and carefully check the final proofs.
- You develop visual concepts for digital media and websites.
- You coordinate with developers and printing companies.
Working conditions
You usually work in graphic studios, advertising agencies, publishing houses or corporate communications. You often share an open workspace with other creatives and professionals.
Where to learn
- Swiss Graphic Designers SGDWasserwerkgasse 5, 3001 Bern
- Schweizer Grafiker Verband SGVSchulhausstr. 64, 8002 Zürich
Strengths
- Design skills
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Team spirit
- Creativity
Trade-offs
- Tight deadlines
- Market competition
- Creative pressure
- Technological change
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