Job prospects Layout Designer in the Northwest Region

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

Current and future job prospects

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

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Graphic designers and illustrators in the Northwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several 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 Northwest region:

Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Graphic designers and illustrators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 39%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 21%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology