Job prospects Web Designer - Graphic Design in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Graphic designers and illustrators" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Graphic designers and illustrators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 52120) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Graphic designers and illustrators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 2,510 people work in this occupation.
- Graphic designers and illustrators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
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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