Job prospects Costume Designer - Exhibits And Theatre in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers (NOC 53123) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,740 people work in this occupation.
• Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 28%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
  • Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology