Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'250 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 57'100 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 78'750 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'398 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 53'125 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 79'800 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Digital Imaging Technician (DIT)
You secure and process camera data for film and television productions
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As the link between the filming location and post-production, you ensure the technical quality and security of all camera data
In the fast-paced world of film and video production, you take charge of the image data. You coordinate complex processes on set, secure valuable raw footage, and ensure a smooth handover to post-production. With solid expertise and organisational skills, you actively shape the digital data flow of every project
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAudiovisual Media
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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 Media Designer. Based on 93 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+21% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 62'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 60'500 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 56'296 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 75'375 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 69'900 | 6 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 65'520 | 37 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 47'200 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Digital Imaging Technician
Official education path
Entry is usually gained through relevant professional experience, special workshops, or self-study in digital image processing
Typical training path
Digital Imaging Technician
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Advisory skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the monitor on set and check the technical values of the shots just filmed. At the same time, you manage the secured camera data and prepare it for further processing
- You organise the technical processes for film and television productions
- You create and monitor efficient workflows on set
- You carry out a preliminary technical quality check of the footage
- You review and secure the original camera data
- You process the raw footage partly on location already
- You advise the production team on technical questions and solutions
Working conditions
You work mainly on filming locations, in film studios, or on mobile sets. Your tasks often require changing locations and flexible working hours
Where to learn
- BVK Berufsverband Kinematografie Baumkirchner Straße19 80333
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Advisory skills
Trade-offs
- Flexible working hours
- High responsibility
- Physical strain
- Stressful periods
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