Graphic designers

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 52120) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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 Saskatchewan: Approximately 900 people work in this occupation. Graphic designers and illustrators mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 33%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 9%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 9%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 77% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations63% of graphic designers and illustrators work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.36% of graphic designers and illustrators are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 46% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 54% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Yukon

The employment outlook will be Moderate for graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 52120) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.The duties of this occupation may be impacted by the introduction of automation and digital transformation initiatives, such as generative artificial intelligence.Here are some key facts about graphic designers and illustrators in Yukon: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Graphic designers and illustrators mainly work in the following sectors: Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 48%Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 26%Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 11%Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33): 7%Educational services (NAICS 61): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 61% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 39% compared to 16% for all occupations61% of graphic designers and illustrators work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.35% of graphic designers and illustrators are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 26% compared to 49% for all occupations Women: 74% compared to 51% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 20% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 19% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Limited for graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 52120) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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.Self-employment, or freelance work, is fairly common and opportunities tend to be for part-time or contract positions. In today's digital environment, graphic design services can be met remotely (at a distance), which opens the door to greater competition. Job postings for graphic designers have shown a steady decline over the years, and there have been reports of high competition for some full-time positions. However, the video gaming and animation sector continues to be active in the province, especially in the Halifax area. Here are some key facts about graphic designers and illustrators in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation. Graphic designers and illustrators mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 24%Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 19%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 10%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 7%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 82% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 18% compared to 18% for all occupations62% of graphic designers and illustrators work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.34% of graphic designers and illustrators are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 53% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 47% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations