Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 69'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 79'926 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 83'450 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsDesign & Crafts
Gestalter/in im Handwerk BP
You bring creative visions into craft professions
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Craft designers combine technical skill with creative design for clients and teams.
You combine craft precision with creative design. In workshops or on construction sites, you use colours, shapes, and materials with care. You lead teams, plan projects, and communicate well with clients. Your sharp eye for detail ensures high-quality results and happy customers. Daily work requires organisational skills and a steady hand for quality.
FieldDesign & Crafts
Education pathContinuing 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. Based on 406 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 72'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 73'256 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 71'750 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'905 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 84'250 | 50 |
| Berne | CHF 80'000 | 23 |
| Geneva | CHF 78'750 | 46 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 76'800 | 19 |
| Fribourg | CHF 73'710 | 17 |
| Vaud | CHF 72'000 | 51 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 100'800 | 23 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 83'000 | 9 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 80'000 | 50 |
| Consulting various | CHF 79'500 | 8 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 76'248 | 18 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 75'000 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Gestalter/in im Handwerk mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 3 Semester, berufsbegleitend (total 600 Lektionen)
Official education path
The part-time course lasts three semesters. It covers the required modules for the federal exam.
Typical training path
Gestalter/in im Handwerk mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Proof of the required module completions or equivalence confirmations
Requirements
- Sensitivity for colour, shape, material and surface
- Sociability and communication skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can also take the exam with at least 2 years of professional experience in a craft trade.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Creative eye
- Team leadership
- Project planning
- Communication
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the workshop and check the colour mix for a new order. Then you discuss the next steps with your team and check the work quality.
- You apply creative focus to your trained craft.
- You carry out orders independently in the workshop or on site.
- You choose colours, shapes, and materials with confidence.
- You guide staff through practical tasks with expertise.
- You check the quality and monitor agreed deadlines.
- You plan projects and document progress accurately.
- You communicate well with clients and your team.
Working conditions
You work in painting shops, carpentry workshops, or interior decoration firms, depending on your background. You are often active in floristry or on construction sites too.
Where to learn
- Haus der Farbe Fachschule für Gestaltung in Handwerk und ArchitekturLangwiesstr. 34, 8050 Zürich
- Trägerschaft Berufsprüfung und Höhere Fachprüfung "Gestaltung im Handwerk" c/o Haus der Farbe - Fachschule für Gestaltung in Handwerk und ArchitekturLangwiesstr. 34, 8050 Zürich
Strengths
- Creative eye
- Team leadership
- Project planning
- Communication
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependence
- Time pressure
- Changing tasks
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