What does a Set Designer do?

You design stage sets, film sets, and backdrops for productions.

What education does Set Designer require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Set Designer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 52'000, mid ~CHF CHF 70'000 per year (approximate).

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Set Designer

Creative & Design

Set designers create stage sets and film sets. They develop spatial concepts, build models and coordinate construction. From the first sketch to the finished scenery, they combine artistic vision with technical execution.

Entry

~CHF 52'000

CHF 4'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 70'000

CHF 5'833/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Set 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 52'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science3/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual7/10

🎨 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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