Illustrator

Illustrators are often freelance workers, but can also work in-house at companies. They may or may not work with an artist representative to secure contracts. Illustrators are commissioned by advertising agencies, design firms, media outlets, non-profits and other companies to deliver artwork for a project. They are often sought for their particular drawing style.

Source: PayScale Canada

*Salary calculated from $24.57/hour average*

Average Median Salary:

$42,998

Illustrators Work On:

• Ads, books and magazines
• Film or television backgrounds, characters and titles
• Websites

Past winners of the Applied Arts Awards

  • 2020 Photo/Illustration Awards Alexandre Emond-Turcotte (Ogilvy Canada)
    2020
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Alexandre Emond-Turcotte (Ogilvy Canada)
  • 2019 Student Awards Genice Chandra
    2019
    Student Awards

    Genice Chandra
  • 2020 Advertising Awards Rethink
    2020
    Advertising Awards

    Rethink
  • 2020 Student Awards Sherry Lu
    2020
    Student Awards

    Sherry Lu