Job prospects Illustrator in the Outaouais Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Graphic designers and illustrators in the Outaouais Region. 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 52120) in the Outaouais region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 730 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): 33%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 30%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 22%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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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