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Head of Design

Metal & Machines

Design managers lead the design department of a company and its employees. They are responsible for project planning, project monitoring and new developments. They manage projects for process optimisation, the further development of the design environment and the interfaces to the ERP system. They ensure cross-departmental collaboration with internal partners and customers.

Entry
~CHF 56'000
CHF 4'667/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 74'000
CHF 6'167/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 90'280
CHF 7'523/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelCollege of Higher Education
Duration36 months

Your path to Head of Design

Secondary School

You are here

Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Basic training first

Work Experience1–2 years

Gain experience

College of Higher Education2–3 years

Advanced specialization

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Career Start

HF Diploma

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Starting salary: CHF 56'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics5/10
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🔬 Science4/10
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💻 IT8/10
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🔧 Manual8/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10
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🎨 Creativity7/10
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🤝 Social Contact7/10
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💪 Physical Demands2/10
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📈 Career Growth7/10
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🔮 Future Outlook6/10
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🔥 Demand (current)7/10
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AI Risk4/10
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