What does a Costume Designer do?

Designing and creating costumes for stage and film productions.

What education does Costume Designer require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Costume Designer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 50'000, mid ~CHF CHF 68'000 per year (approximate).

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Costume Designer

Creative & Design

Costume designers create and produce costumes for theater, opera, film, and television productions. They research historical and contemporary fashion, select fabrics, and manage tailoring workshops. Creativity and craftsmanship come together.

Entry

~CHF 50'000

CHF 4'167/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 68'000

CHF 5'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 90'000

CHF 7'500/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Costume Designer

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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 50'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics2/10

🔬 Science2/10

💻 IT3/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic10/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity9/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands5/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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