Job prospects Illustrator And Graphic Designer in the Ottawa Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Graphic designers and illustrators" in the Ottawa Region or Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Graphic designers and illustrators in the Ottawa Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 52120) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Graphic designers and illustrators in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 2,410 people work in this occupation.
  • Graphic designers and illustrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 26%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Graphic designers and illustrators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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