Graphic designers and illustrators in Lethbridge - Medicine Hat

The employment outlook will be Limited for graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 52120) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Digital marketing, e-commerce, e-learning and social media are driving demand for this occupation, particularly user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) designers.
• Key trends are artificial intelligence (AI) for creative support, 3D design and motion, and data visualization.
• Demand is shifting toward digital marketing and online content and declining for traditional print materials such as brochures and magazines, weakening job opportunities. 

Here are some key facts about graphic designers and illustrators in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Graphic designers and illustrators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 46%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 6%