Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 50'700 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 51'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 54'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'100 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 65'520 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 79'450 |
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Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Produkt Designer/in (Fashion)
You design fashionable clothing concepts from the first sketch to production.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As part of the creative team, you develop fashion collections, define materials, and oversee production.
At the heart of the fashion industry, you combine creative design with business thinking. As a Produkt Designer/in (Fashion), you turn current trends and brand identities into tangible clothing concepts. From the first sketch to material selection and final production approval, you actively shape the next collection. Your work requires a keen eye for aesthetics, precise execution, and close teamwork.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryFashion & Apparel
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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 Bekleidungsgestalterin. Based on 78 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 53'400 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 53'750 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 55'900 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 55'900 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 57'950 | 24 |
| Industry various | CHF 55'200 | 21 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 47'060 | 7 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 46'428 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Produkt Designerinnen und Designer im Fashionbereich
Official education path
You start with vocational training in the clothing sector. This is followed by specialised further training in fashion.
Typical training path
Produkt Designerinnen und Designer im Fashionbereich
Prerequisites
- Well-developed
- Interest in fashion, culture and society. Interest in business contexts.
- Design
- skills
- Individuality and assertiveness
- Endurance
- Curiosity
Requirements
- Strong interest in fashion, culture and society
- Interest in economic contexts
- Design skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Creative skills
- Fashion and trend awareness
- Business understanding
- Assertiveness and individuality
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your drafting table. You refine the seam lines of a new jacket. At the same time, you check the fabric patterns for wearability.
- As part of the creative team, you develop complete clothing concepts from the first draft to manufacturing.
- You translate current fashion trends and brand identity into concrete sketches and colour palettes.
- You develop detailed material concepts. You check how well different fabrics suit the collection.
- You define precise product specifications. You coordinate the handover to the production department.
- You check sample prototypes for fit, quality, and adherence to design guidelines.
Working conditions
You typically work in the design studios of fashion companies, retailers, or specialised design agencies. Your workspace features creative ateliers, sample workshops, and digital workstations.
Where to learn
- Swiss Textiles Textilverband Schweiz Bildung & NachwuchsförderungBeethovenstrasse 20, 8022 Zürich
- Schweizerische Textilfachschule (STF)Klosterstrasse 32, 8406 Winterthur
- F+F Schule für Kunst und DesignFlurstrasse 89, 8047 Zürich
Strengths
- Creative skills
- Fashion and trend awareness
- Business understanding
- Assertiveness and individuality
Trade-offs
- Seasonal workload
- Creative competition
- Detail-oriented review
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