NOC 52111: Graphic arts technicians
Graphic arts technicians assist in conceptualizing a project, interpreting design specifications or sketches, preparing the page make-up, lay-out and lettering, and preparing production materials for press, electronic or multimedia publishing. They are employed by publishing, communications, advertising, marketing, printing and multimedia establishments, and by television and film production companies. They may also be self-employed.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 52111 (Graphic arts technicians) is a TEER 2 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 2
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 52111 |
|---|---|
| Title | Graphic arts technicians |
| Broad category | Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport |
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
Example job titles
- animated cartoon technician
- animation painter
- computer graphics technician
- graphics technician
- multimedia graphic design technician
Main duties
- Review the graphic designer's instructions
- Produce or assist in developing and producing design concepts
- Capture elements such as titles, text, drawings, illustrations, graphics, lettering and colour harmonization, using a computer
- Produce computerized images and drawings
- Digitize images using peripherals and transform them using retouching systems, graphic palettes or specialized software
- Perform the layout, page make-up and placement using the conceptual mock-ups provided
- Produce proofs and camera-ready materials and prepare film and any other prepress materials
- Paint or ink individual cells of 2-D or 3-D animated drawings according to animator's specifications using an electronic palette
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 52100 — Library and public archive technicians
- NOC 52110 — Film and video camera operators
- NOC 52112 — Broadcast technicians
- NOC 52113 — Audio and video recording technicians
- NOC 52114 — Announcers and other broadcasters
- NOC 52119 — Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
- NOC 52120 — Graphic designers and illustrators
- NOC 52121 — Interior designers and interior decorators
← NOC 52110 Film and video camera operators · NOC 52112 Broadcast technicians →
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TEER 2 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 52111 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 52111 is a TEER 2 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 52111 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 52111 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 52111?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 52111. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.