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

  • 2025 Student Awards Emily Gouveia
    2025
    Student Awards

    Emily Gouveia
  • 2024 Advertising Awards Kelsey Jaynes (VML Canada)
    2024
    Advertising Awards

    Kelsey Jaynes (VML Canada)
  • 2024 Photo/Illustration Awards Carl Wiens (Carl Wiens Illustration)
    2024
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Carl Wiens (Carl Wiens Illustration)
  • 2024 Design Awards Ryan  Crouchman (LG2)
    2024
    Design Awards

    Ryan Crouchman (LG2)