Job prospects Illustrator And Graphic Designer near Calgary (AB)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Graphic designers and illustrators" near Calgary (AB) or Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

The prospect of finding work in this occupation was fair over the past few years (2019-2021). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 5241) in the Calgary region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

Approximately 2,740 people work in this occupation.
Graphic designers and illustrators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
- Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 7%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology