Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 100'400 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 100'800 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 97'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'700 |
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Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Modeberater/in für Privatleute und Unternehmen / Personal Shopper
You advise private individuals and companies on the perfect fashion purchase
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Fashion advisors support clients individually with styling and handle the complete purchase of clothing and accessories.
Whether for a new job, the next holiday, or a gala: Fashion advisors know their way around trends, colours, and cuts. They analyse each client's personal style, plan matching outfits, and handle the shopping. They combine creative flair with organisational skill to ensure every client feels confident and well-dressed.
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 Fashion Model. Based on 14 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+3% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 97'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 100'000 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Modeberater/in für Privatleute und Unternehmen / Personal Shopper
Official education path
Training takes place through specialised further education courses or certificate programmes in styling and colour advice.
Typical training path
Modeberater/in für Privatleute und Unternehmen / Personal Shopper
Prerequisites
- Good communication skills
- Interest in fashion and styling
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter the field if you already have experience in the fashion industry or retail. Many professionals supplement their knowledge with further training or internships.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Fashion trends
- Organisational skills
- Creativity
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of a clothing rack and check the fit of different jackets with a client. You discuss colour combinations and prepare the matching accessories.
- You analyse your clients' wishes and body proportions.
- You develop creative styling ideas for various social occasions.
- You advise business people on choosing their corporate wear.
- You check current fashion trends and adapt them to the personal style.
Working conditions
You usually work independently in your own office or on call at your clients' locations. Sometimes you are also permanently employed in fashion stores, PR agencies, or event companies.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Textilfachschule (STF)Klosterstrasse 32, 8406 Winterthur
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Fashion trends
- Organisational skills
- Creativity
Trade-offs
- Seasonal fluctuations
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Competitive pressure
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