Designer
An oversized name, hairline rule and quiet colour.
Best for: UX, Graphic design, Art direction
ATS goodUse this template
Graphic Designer Resume Example and Writing Guide
A designer resume is both a document and a sample of taste. Keep the layout clean and typography strong, and let the portfolio do the heavy lifting.
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Tailor my resume freeResume summary example
Replace everything in [brackets] with your own details. Keep it to three or four lines and make every claim one you can back up.
Graphic designer with [X] years of experience in [branding, print, digital, packaging]. Skilled in [Adobe Creative Suite, Figma]. Experience with [industries or brands] and a focus on [style or approach].
Skills to put on a graphic designer resume
Hard skills
- ✓Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- ✓Figma
- ✓Typography and layout
- ✓Branding and identity
- ✓Print production
- ✓Motion basics
- ✓Web graphics
- ✓Photo editing
Soft skills
- ✓Receiving feedback
- ✓Meeting deadlines
- ✓Collaboration with marketing
- ✓Storytelling
- ✓Presenting ideas
Only list skills you genuinely have, and put the ones the job posting asks for first.
Keywords recruiters and ATS look for
Use the exact wording from the job description where it is true for you. These terms come up often in this field:
brandingvisual identitytypographyAdobe Creative SuiteFigmalayoutprintsocial media assetsportfolio
Bullet point formulas
Start with a strong verb, say what you did, and finish with the result. Fill in your real numbers. If you do not have a number, describe what changed instead.
- Designed [project type] for [client/brand], contributing to [outcome].
- Created a visual identity for [brand] including [assets].
- Produced [number] assets per [period] for [channels], maintaining brand consistency.
- Collaborated with [teams] to deliver [campaign] on schedule.
Tips
- →Put your portfolio link at the top.
- →Show restraint: clean layout, one accent colour.
- →Describe results, not only deliverables.
- →Include tools in a short skills line.
Mistakes to avoid
- ✕Overdesigned resume that is hard to read
- ✕No portfolio link
- ✕No outcomes for projects
- ✕Tiny text
Best CV templates for a graphic designer
Creative
A bold coral sidebar with room for your photo.
Best for: Design, Brand, Photography
ATS fairUse this template
Studio
Split header with a purple accent and arrow bullets.
Best for: Design, Media, Product
ATS goodUse this template
Frequently asked questions
Should a graphic designer resume be creative?
It should be well-designed and easy to read. Strong typography and spacing beat heavy decoration.
Can I include a photo?
If it is customary in the market where you apply. Creative and Portfolio templates have a photo area on Pro.