Job prospects Graphic Artist in the Halifax Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Graphic designers and illustrators in the Halifax 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

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Graphic designers and illustrators in the Halifax region:

Approximately 1,330 people work in this occupation.
Graphic designers and illustrators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 28%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology