Job prospects Graphic Designer in the Northeast Region

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

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

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 Northeast 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 Northeast 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.

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

  • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Graphic designers and illustrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
    • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 27%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 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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