Graphic Designer cover letter example
A good cover letter is short and specific: why this role, why you, and why this employer. Here is a complete example for a graphic designer applying for “Mid-level Brand Designer”, written to go with our graphic designer resume example.
Chloé Dubois
Montréal, Canada (portfolio: chloedubois.example.com) chloe.dubois@example.com
Brightfield Creative Agency
Toronto, Canada
Re: Mid-level Brand Designer
Dear Ms Chen,
I am applying for the Mid-level Brand Designer role at Brightfield. I have five years of experience designing identities, packaging and campaigns for food, beauty and cultural clients. My portfolio is at chloedubois.example.com.
At Atelier Nord I have designed identities for fourteen clients and created a snack packaging range that launched in 600 stores. I also built a shared Figma library that cut our social production time by about 40%.
I have admired Brightfield's work for local food brands for some time, especially how you combine bold type with warm photography. I would love to bring my concept and production skills to your team, in English and French.
Thank you for your time. I would be happy to walk you through two or three projects in more detail.
Kind regards,
Chloé Dubois
This example is fictional: the person, employers and figures are invented to show good structure. Use it as a guide and write your own, true details.
What makes this cover letter work
- 1The first paragraph names the exact role (Mid-level Brand Designer) and gives the strongest reason to read on, in two sentences.
- 2The second paragraph proves it with one or two numbers taken from the resume, so the two documents tell the same story.
- 3The third paragraph is about Brightfield Creative Agency, not the writer. It shows why this employer, which a copied letter cannot do.
- 4The close is short and practical: availability, an offer to show more, and thanks. No pleading or pressure.
- 5It stays under about 250 words. Hiring managers often read cover letters on a phone between other tasks.
Cover letter or not? Local norms
Expectations vary. In the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand a short letter or a few lines in the application email is common. In North America many online applications make the letter optional. In parts of Europe and Asia a formal letter is still expected for office and professional roles. If in doubt, send a short one.
Questions people ask
How long should a graphic designer cover letter be?
About 200 to 300 words, in three or four short paragraphs. That is long enough to show why you fit and short enough to read on a phone. Never repeat your whole resume.
Do I still need a cover letter?
Not every employer reads them, but many do, especially for smaller companies, career changes and roles with lots of applicants. A short, specific letter rarely hurts and can help.
Who should I address the letter to?
Use the hiring manager's name if the advert or company website gives it. If not, "Dear Hiring Manager" or "Dear Recruitment Team" is fine in most countries.