Graphic Designer resume example
Design hiring managers look at your portfolio first, but the resume still decides whether they click. This graphic designer example is clean, easy to read and points straight to the work.
Called a CV in the UK, Ireland, India, Africa, Australia and many other places, and a resume in North America. The layout below works for both.
Chloé Dubois
Graphic Designer | Brand Identity, Packaging and Digital
Montréal, Canada (portfolio: chloedubois.example.com) chloe.dubois@example.com
Summary
Graphic designer with five years creating brand identities, packaging and digital campaigns for food, beauty and cultural clients. Strong in concept development and production, and comfortable presenting work to clients.
Skills
- Brand identity
- Packaging design
- Typography and layout
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- Figma
- Social media and digital ads
- Print production
- Motion basics (After Effects)
- Client presentations
- Bilingual design (English/French)
Experience
Graphic Designer
Jun 2022 to Present
Atelier Nord Studio, Montréal, Canada
- Designed brand identities for 14 clients, from logo to full brand guidelines.
- Created packaging for a snack brand range that launched in 600 stores.
- Produced a festival campaign across print and social that helped sell out 3 of 4 nights.
- Built a shared Figma library that cut production time on social assets by about 40%.
Junior Designer
Sep 2020 to May 2022
Maison Clair Cosmetics, Québec City, Canada
- Designed in-store displays and product inserts for 30+ product launches.
- Adapted campaigns for English and French markets.
- Worked with printers to keep colour and finish consistent across 5 suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic DesignÉcole de Design du Saint-Laurent, Montréal, Canada
2020
Languages
French (native) · English (fluent)
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 resume work
- 1The portfolio link is in the header, where reviewers expect it.
- 2Bullets describe the design problem and the result (stores, sales, time saved).
- 3Tools are listed but kept short, because the portfolio shows skill better than a list.
- 4The layout is simple, which also helps screening software read it correctly.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using a highly decorated resume that screening software cannot read.
- Forgetting the portfolio link, or linking to an outdated one.
- Rating skills with bars or stars, which says little and wastes space.
Applying for a graphic designer job?
Pair your resume with a short, specific cover letter. See the graphic designer cover letter example, or draft your own with the cover letter generator.
Questions people ask
Should a designer's resume be creative?
A tasteful, simple layout is best. Save the creativity for your portfolio, and make sure the resume can still be read by screening software.
How many projects should be in my portfolio?
Six to ten strong projects is usually enough. Show the problem, your process and the final result for each.