Job prospects Illustrator in Northwest Territories

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as an "illustrator" in Northwest Territories or across Canada.

Job opportunities in Northwest Territories

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 52120) in Northwest Territories for the 2023-2025 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 Northwest Territories:

Approximately 50 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%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33): 7%
60% of graphic designers and illustrators work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
33% of graphic designers and illustrators are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 28% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 71% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 18% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 50% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a