Graphic designers and illustrators
Performing, creative and fine arts
NOC 52120
Filmed in 
Penticton
A graphic designer shows Brian the kind of design work she does for customers. She describes her job as a blend of innovation, art, design and communication skills. She likes the job’s many opportunities to grow and expand her knowledge.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$65,175
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
6,600

Top Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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