Job prospects Illustrator And Graphic Designer near Toronto (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Graphic designers and illustrators" near Toronto (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was labour surplus for Graphic designers and illustrators near Toronto (ON). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very limited

The employment outlook will be Very limited for graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 52120) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about graphic designers and illustrators in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 20,780 people work in this occupation.
  • Graphic designers and illustrators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 51%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
    • 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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