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 Ayden Kim
    2025
    Student Awards

    Ayden Kim
  • 2025 Photo/Illustration Awards Katie Edwards (Courage)
    2025
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Katie Edwards (Courage)
  • 2024 Advertising Awards Julie Pichette (LG2)
    2024
    Advertising Awards

    Julie Pichette (LG2)
  • 2025 Photo/Illustration Awards Myriam Wares (Myriam Wares)
    2025
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Myriam Wares (Myriam Wares)