Job prospects 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 across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour surplus for Graphic designers and illustrators in the Ottawa Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be Very limited for graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 52120) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about graphic designers and illustrators in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 3,060 people work in this occupation.
- Graphic designers and illustrators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 26%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
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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