Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 71'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 75'400 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 84'750 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 88'200 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 88'804 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 100'388 |
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Swiss professionsDesign & Crafts
Produkt- und Industriedesigner/in FH
You design functional and aesthetic products for the industry.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You develop new products from the initial idea to market readiness. You combine technology with aesthetics and manage the entire design process.
You accompany every development step from the first sketchbook to the finished product line. You analyze market needs, design detailed prototypes, and coordinate production. You combine technical know-how with creative flair to create user-friendly and economically successful solutions. These solutions delight customers and shape the market. Your work lies at the heart of modern product development.
FieldDesign & Crafts
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryDesign
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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 Designerin Industrial Design. Based on 315 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 75'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 80'846 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 84'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 83'285 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 99'225 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 98'100 | 22 |
| Vaud | CHF 86'000 | 27 |
| Zurich | CHF 81'000 | 63 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 80'340 | 12 |
| Berne | CHF 72'000 | 25 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 105'000 | 16 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 95'941 | 20 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 84'500 | 81 |
| Industry various | CHF 82'900 | 61 |
| Consulting various | CHF 80'000 | 6 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 72'400 | 20 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor of Arts
- ⏱ 6 Semester Vollzeit
Official education path
The main path leads to a Bachelor of Arts through a six-semester full-time program at a university of applied sciences.
Prerequisites
- Eidgenössisches Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the creative field and Berufsmaturität or gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmaturität in the field of Gestaltung und Kunst
- EFZ in another field with Berufsmaturität or gymnasiale Maturität and a one-year propaedeuticum at a university of art and design or one year of professional experience in this field
- Entrance exam
- Interview
- Portfolio of personal work
Requirements
- Creativity and imagination
- Sense of aesthetics
- Manual dexterity
- Drawing talent
- Good spatial awareness
- Affinity for teamwork
- Business acumen
- Sociability
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you can provide a creative basic qualification with a vocational baccalaureate or a one-year preparatory course.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Creativity and aesthetics
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork and communication
- Manual dexterity
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 your screen. Together with your team, you refine the contours of a new piece of furniture. In between, you discuss material samples and production costs with the relevant experts.
- You identify market needs and analyze the wishes of your customers.
- You develop creative concepts and create detailed drawings.
- You build functional prototypes and test their user experience.
- You coordinate cooperation with engineers and production managers.
- You monitor production costs and stick to the set budget.
- You prepare marketing strategies and present the products at trade fairs.
- You protect intellectual property and accompany the market launch.
Working conditions
You work in design offices, workshops, or design studios. Depending on the project, you support fashion, furniture, or watch brands as well as industrial companies.
Where to learn
- Swiss Design Association SDAWasserwerkgasse 5, 3011 Bern
- Schweizerischer Modegewerbeverband SMGVGutenbrünnenweg 23, 3125 Toffen
Strengths
- Creativity and aesthetics
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork and communication
- Manual dexterity
Trade-offs
- Fast-paced work
- Creative pressure
- Cost responsibility
- Diverse requirements
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