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 Hongqing Yang
    2025
    Student Awards

    Hongqing Yang
  • 2024 Advertising Awards Katie Edwards (Courage)
    2024
    Advertising Awards

    Katie Edwards (Courage)
  • 2024 Advertising Awards Andrea Goodwin (Leo Burnett Toronto)
    2024
    Advertising Awards

    Andrea Goodwin (Leo Burnett Toronto)
  • 2025 Advertising Awards Courtney French (Publicis Toronto)
    2025
    Advertising Awards

    Courtney French (Publicis Toronto)