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 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

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Graphic designers and illustrators near Calgary (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be Limited for graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 52120) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Digital marketing, e-commerce, e-learning and social media are driving demand for this occupation, particularly user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) designers.
Key trends are artificial intelligence (AI) for creative support, 3D design and motion, and data visualization.
Demand is shifting toward digital marketing and online content and declining for traditional print materials such as brochures and magazines, weakening job opportunities.

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

Approximately 3,020 people work in this occupation.
Graphic designers and illustrators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology