Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 63'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'429 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 91'023 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 79'342 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 74'400 |
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Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Einrichtungsgestalter/in
You design spaces with a clear sense of proportion, light, and materials.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Professional interior design with expert advice, material knowledge, and a trained eye for architecture and furniture.
As an Einrichtungsgestalter/in, you turn empty spaces into functional and aesthetic living or working environments. You advise clients with expert knowledge, choose suitable materials, and ensure a harmonious balance of light, architecture, and furnishings. Your trained eye creates balanced proportions and a thoughtful style that fits your personality perfectly.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryInterior Decoration, Flooring & Glazing
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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 Innenausbauzeichnerin. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+49% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 58'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'047 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'200 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 66'000 | 22 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Diplom HFTG
Official education path
The main path leads to specialized further education at a higher school for technology and design.
Typical training path
Diplom HFTG
Prerequisites
- Good IT knowledge (Office products)
- Sense of form and colour, functions and constructions
- Motivation to tackle design tasks and look for client-oriented solutions
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you already have solid prior knowledge in design or craftsmanship.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Sense of form
- Client advice
- IT skills
- Design motivation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in an empty room and sketch initial ideas for the layout. You check how light, colours, and furniture complement each other.
- You advise clients on their individual space planning.
- You analyse the existing architectural conditions on site.
- You carefully select suitable materials, colours, and textiles.
- You check the proportions of furniture and light sources.
- You create detailed designs and presentations for implementation.
- You coordinate cooperation with craftsmen and suppliers.
Working conditions
You usually work in your own office or at interior architecture planning firms. You occasionally visit construction sites or showrooms to inspect materials and furniture.
Where to learn
- HFTG Höhere Schule für Technik und GestaltungBaarerstrasse 100, 6300 Zug
Strengths
- Sense of form
- Client advice
- IT skills
- Design motivation
Trade-offs
- Creative demands
- Tight deadlines
- Client wishes
- Travel time
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