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Fashion Buyer

Business & Administration

Fashion buyers select collections and individual pieces for fashion houses, boutiques, and online shops. They analyse trends, negotiate with suppliers, and plan the product range according to commercial criteria. In Switzerland, they work for department stores such as Globus or Jelmoli, fashion chains, or specialised boutiques.

Entry
~CHF 62'000
CHF 5'167/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 85'000
CHF 7'083/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 120'000
CHF 10'000/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration36 months

Your path to Fashion Buyer

Secondary School

You are here

Decision
Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 62'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics6/10
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🔬 Science4/10
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💻 IT4/10
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🔧 Manual2/10
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🎨 Artistic7/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10
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🎨 Creativity7/10
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🤝 Social Contact8/10
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💪 Physical Demands2/10
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📈 Career Growth6/10
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🔮 Future Outlook7/10
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🔥 Demand (current)3/10
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AI Risk6/10
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