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 Design Awards Jean-Sébastien Baillat (Baillat Studio)
    2025
    Design Awards

    Jean-Sébastien Baillat (Baillat Studio)
  • 2024 Photo/Illustration Awards Manuel Kilger (Manuel Kilger Illustration)
    2024
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Manuel Kilger (Manuel Kilger Illustration)
  • 2025 Design Awards Francis Desrosiers (Harrison Fun)
    2025
    Design Awards

    Francis Desrosiers (Harrison Fun)
  • 2025 Advertising Awards Carman Chiu (TBWA\\Canada)
    2025
    Advertising Awards

    Carman Chiu (TBWA\\Canada)