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
Farb- und Modestilberater/in
You help clients find their personal style
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Farb- und Modestilberater/in analyse body shape and personality to recommend suitable clothing, colours, and accessories.
Whether in retail, your own studio, or at fashion events: Farb- und Modestilberater/in accompany people on their search for the perfect look. You analyse face shapes, skin tones, and personality. From this, you develop individual outfits, makeup ideas, and accessories. Your goal is to strengthen your clients' self-confidence and highlight personal expression through style and colour.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryFashion & Apparel
Swissdoc 0.340.11.0
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
- 🎓 Farb- und Modestilberater/in
Official education path
Training is provided by private schools with introductory and advanced courses, leading to a school diploma or certificate.
Typical training path
Farb- und Modestilberater/in
Prerequisites
- Developed sociability and communication skills
- Enjoyment of sales and advising
- Sense for fashion, colours, and shapes
- Enthusiasm for various styling
- Topics
Requirements
- Enthusiasm for various styling topics
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Style expression
- Client orientation
- Enjoyment of advising
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 client and hold different fabric samples and colour charts against her skin to find the perfect shade. Together, you discuss the results and create a personal styling file with concrete tips for the wardrobe.
- You analyse the face shape and skin tone of your clients.
- You compare different colour charts and fabric samples on the person.
- You recommend suitable clothing cuts and materials for everyday wear.
- You create individual makeup suggestions and accessories for the look.
- You advise clients on their personal wardrobe.
Working conditions
You work in fashion shops, in retail, in your own advisory offices, or with private styling services. You are also often active at trade fairs and events.
Where to learn
- Koloristika GmbH, Zentrum für Farbe, Stil & Image Chaumontweg 20Postfach 190, 3095 Spiegel
- Schweizer Fachverbad Farb-, Stil und Imageberatung (FSFM) Sonnenrain 6Postfach 22, 9607 Mosnang
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Style expression
- Client orientation
- Enjoyment of advising
Trade-offs
- Seasonality
- Standing work
- Creative pressure
- Self-employment
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