Graphic Artist Salary in Canada
$36K
20% Low Band Avg
CAD $42K
Average
$52K
80% High Band Avg
- Bonus: 696
Salaries based on experience level
The Average Entry Level salary of Graphic Artist in Canada is CAD $39K/yr, this salary increases 6% to $42K/yr when reach Mid Level Career.
From Mid to Senior Level the average salary increases 23% from $42K/yr to $52K/yr.
Salary Compared to Canada National Average Salary
- Graphic Artist in Canada Salary
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- Canada National Average Salary
The Average Salary of Graphic Artist in Canada is $42K/yr. This is -33% lower ($-21,572) compared to Canada national average salary of $63K/yr.
Graphic Artist job description
Job Title: Graphic Artist
Overview/Summary of the role:
The Graphic Artist works with various teams to create visual concepts, graphics, and designs for marketing campaigns, websites, product packaging, advertisements, and other communication materials. The Graphic Artist uses their creativity and artistic talent to produce high-quality designs that meet clients' needs and capture their target audience's interest.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Collaborate with clients, content developers, and marketing teams to understand project requirements
• Develop and produce original designs for various mediums, including digital and print
• Create logos, infographics, illustrations, and other graphics using various tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Select colors, images, and layouts that convey the client's message effectively
Graphic Artist interview questions
Interviewer: Good morning! Thank you for coming in for this interview. Let's start with some basic questions that will give us a sense of your design background. What formal education or training do you have as a graphic artist?
Candidate: I have a bachelor's degree in graphic design from XYZ University, and I also completed a certificate program in digital media design. I also have experience working in design roles outside of the classroom.
Interviewer: Can you tell us about any projects you have worked on in the past that you found particularly challenging, and how you overcame those challenges?
Candidate: One project that comes to mind is when I was tasked with creating a logo for a startup company that wasn't sure what direction they wanted to go in. I started by creating a mood board and studying their competitors' logos. Eventually, I was able to narrow down some designs that the client loved.
Interviewer: How would you describe your design style?
Candidate: I would say that my design style is minimalistic and clean, but I also try to incorporate a unique element into each design to make it stand out.
Graphic Artist Salaries by cities in Canada
The highest salary for Graphic Artist in Canada can be found in London, followed by Calgary 2nd, and Halifax 3rd.