What does a Lighting Designer do?

You create lighting concepts for stages, buildings, and events.

What education does Lighting Designer require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Lighting Designer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 60'000, mid ~CHF CHF 80'000 per year (approximate).

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Lighting Designer

Creative & Design

Lighting designers develop illumination concepts for buildings, stages, events, and public spaces. They combine technical knowledge of lighting technology with artistic sensibility to create atmospheres and showcase architecture. Energy efficiency and LED technology play an increasingly important role.

Entry

~CHF 60'000

CHF 5'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 80'000

CHF 6'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 105'000

CHF 8'750/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Lighting Designer

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

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

Preparation3–5 years

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

University of Applied Sciences3 years

Bachelor's degree

Optional: Master UAS1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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Starting salary: CHF 60'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual5/10

🎨 Artistic10/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity9/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands4/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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