Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 42'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsDesign & Crafts
Vermittler/in von Kunst und Design FH
Make art and design tangible for others
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You share art and design in education, culture, and social work. You help people develop their creative skills.
Vermittler/in von Kunst und Design FH open up cultural and educational spaces. You blend your own creative work with guided teaching. You work in museums, schools, and social centers. You design courses, exhibitions, and workshops. Your goal is to actively support creative expression in learners and visitors. You use your solid expertise to share knowledge in an inspiring way.
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 Vermittlerin. Based on 25 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 60'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 45'206 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 51'840 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 60'000 | 5 |
| Insurance | CHF 50'400 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Arts [FH] in Vermittlung von Kunst und Design" bzw. "Master of Arts [FH] in Art Education" oder "in Fine Arts mit Major in Art Teaching"
Official education path
The study program lasts three years and ends with a federally recognized bachelor degree.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Arts [FH] in Vermittlung von Kunst und Design" bzw. "Master of Arts [FH] in Art Education" oder "in Fine Arts mit Major in Art Teaching"
Prerequisites
- Basel, Bern, Luzern (Bachelor): gymnasiale Maturität or equivalent, or admission to university (e.g. Berufsmaturität and passed Passerelle)
- Zürich (Bachelor) Specialization 'Bildnerisches Gestalten an Maturitätsschulen': gymnasiale Maturität or equivalent (university admission)
- Zürich (Bachelor) Specialization 'Ästhetische Bildung und Soziokultur': gymnasiale Maturität, Berufsmaturität, Fachmaturität for the field of Gestaltung und Kunst, or proof of equivalent recognized prior education
Requirements
- Artistic preparation
- Competencies in communication and Vermittlung
Where this can lead
A career change is possible with relevant professional experience or a preparatory art course.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Creative expertise
- Strong communication
- Organizational talent
- Empathy and support
- Cultural understanding
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You lead a practical exercise and give clear prompts for creative work. You guide participants as they develop their own artistic style.
- You design and lead courses and workshops for different groups.
- You organize exhibitions and museum tours at cultural institutions.
- You support learners in special education workshops during creative projects.
- You teach at secondary or vocational schools with a focus on teaching methods.
- You develop social programs for leisure and cultural activities.
- You plan companion events for festivals and cultural gatherings.
- You work as a culture writer or in public relations.
Working conditions
You work in museums, galleries, cultural centers, schools, and social facilities. You are also active in alternative spaces, youth centers, and design agencies.
Where to learn
- Hochschule der Künste Bern Vermittlung in Kunst und DesignFellerstr. 11, 3027 Bern
- Hochschule Luzern Design & Kunst 745 ViscosistadtNylsuisseplatz 1, 6020 Emmenbrücke
- Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst FHNW Institut Lehrberufe für Gestaltung und KunstFreilager-Platz 1, 4023 Basel
- Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK) Toni-ArealPfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Creative expertise
- Strong communication
- Organizational talent
- Empathy and support
- Cultural understanding
Trade-offs
- Project-based work
- High personal responsibility
- Daily flexibility
- Creative exhaustion
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