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

  • 2024 Photo/Illustration Awards Carson Ting (Chairman Ting Industries Inc.)
    2024
    Photo/Illustration Awards

    Carson Ting (Chairman Ting Industries Inc.)
  • 2024 Design Awards Aamna Rahim (Cossette Communication)
    2024
    Design Awards

    Aamna Rahim (Cossette Communication)
  • 2024 Design Awards Shannon Glassford (Berlin Communications)
    2024
    Design Awards

    Shannon Glassford (Berlin Communications)
  • 2024 Advertising Awards Katherine Duerdoth (Rethink)
    2024
    Advertising Awards

    Katherine Duerdoth (Rethink)