Summary Graphic Designer in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a graphic designer. The following information is applicable to all Graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 52120).
Description
Graphic designers conceptualize and produce graphic art and visual materials to effectively communicate information for publications, advertising, films, packaging, posters, signs and interactive media such as Web sites and CDs. They are employed by advertising and graphic design firms, by establishments with advertising or communications departments and by multimedia production companies, or they may be self-employed. Graphic designers who are also supervisors, project managers or consultants are included in this unit group. Illustrators conceptualize and create illustrations to represent information through images. They are almost solely self-employed.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$29.60/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
430 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Time Management
- Product Design
- Digital Literacy
- Reading Comprehension
- Oral Communication: Active Listening
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