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
Bekleidungsgestalter/in BP
Design tailored fashion and advise customers expertly
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You design high-quality custom clothing, advise customers expertly, and lead teams in creative studios.
Bekleidungsgestalter/in BP professionals with work experience combine craft precision with modern fashion advice. You develop individual designs, plan production, and lead teams in studios or tailoring shops. Creativity, exact work methods, and business know-how are just as important as a strong sense of quality. You advise customers expertly on materials and care, and ensure sustainable purchasing.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryDesign
Swissdoc 0.320.21.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact 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
- 🎓 Bekleidungsgestalter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1,5 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts 1.5 years and prepares you for the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Bekleidungsgestalter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Bekleidungsgestalter/in or equivalent qualification
Requirements
- Creativity
- Sense of shapes and colors
- High quality awareness
- Comprehensive basic design knowledge
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Good business administration knowledge
Where this can lead
Career changers can qualify through courses from the fashion industry association or vocational schools.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Creativity & Design
- Customer Contact & Advice
- Accuracy & Care
- Organization & Planning
- Leadership & Motivation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work in the studio and check the fit of a new design with your customers. You choose high-quality fabrics and plan the next steps precisely.
- You advise customers expertly on trends, materials, and care instructions.
- You create designs and produce detailed sketches or CAD plans.
- You calculate material costs and prepare professional offers for projects.
- You source sustainable fabrics and check financial criteria.
- You plan production and operate modern work equipment precisely.
- You process high-quality materials into custom pieces for women and men.
- You organize workflows and provide all necessary tools.
- You train staff and support their professional development.
Working conditions
You work in fashion studios, tailoring shops, or specialty stores for custom clothing. Some professionals also work in the theater industry or retail.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Modegewerbeverband SMGVGutenbrünnenweg 23, 3125 Toffen
- Schweizerische Textilfachschule (STF)Klosterstrasse 32, 8406 Winterthur
Strengths
- Creativity & Design
- Customer Contact & Advice
- Accuracy & Care
- Organization & Planning
- Leadership & Motivation
Trade-offs
- Creative Demands
- Pressure for Precision
- Mandatory Continuing Education
- Physical Strain
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