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 Advertising Awards Keeley O'Hara (FCB Canada)
    2025
    Advertising Awards

    Keeley O'Hara (FCB Canada)
  • 2025 Photo/Illustration Awards Ethan Zargo (Kylix production)
    2025
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Ethan Zargo (Kylix production)
  • 2024 Advertising Awards Ali  Naqi (Spicy_Alii)
    2024
    Advertising Awards

    Ali Naqi (Spicy_Alii)
  • 2024 Design Awards Monika Chrabaszcz-Tarkowska (Monika Chrabaszcz-Tarkowska)
    2024
    Design Awards

    Monika Chrabaszcz-Tarkowska (Monika Chrabaszcz-Tarkowska)