Media and Entertainment

Illustrator

Salary range₹2 – 3.6 LPA → ₹4.5 – 9 LPA Top hiring statesDelhi NCR, Maharashtra, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

An illustrator creates drawings and images for books, magazines, advertising, packaging and digital media, to explain ideas or tell stories.

Draw and paint illustrations by hand or digitally
Interpret a brief or story visually
Deliver work for print and screen

2 Skills required

Drawing & painting Digital illustration tools Storytelling Creativity Style development Deadline discipline

3 Opportunities available in the market

Publishers, ad agencies and children's-book and EdTech firms commission illustrators.

Publishing and magazine houses
Advertising, animation and EdTech companies
Freelance and online platforms

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2 – 3.6 LPA≈ ₹17K – ₹30K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹4.5 – 9 LPA≈ ₹38K – ₹75K / month

Senior / specialist₹10 – 22 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹1.83L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	High demand
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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