Your portfolio shows your talent; your resume shows you can deliver for clients and teams. Keep the design clean so your work and results stand out.
How to write a graphic designer resume
Recruiters spend only a few seconds on the first read, so put the most relevant information at the top: your job title, a short profile and your most recent role. Use the reverse-chronological order (latest job first) and keep it to one page if you have less than ten years of experience.
Writing your profile summary
Describe your design focus (branding, digital, print), your experience and your creative strengths. Keep it to two to four sentences and adapt it to each job advert.
Describing your experience
Start every bullet point with an action verb and, where you can, add a number: how many, how much, how fast. Results (“reduced waiting times by 20%”) are more convincing than duties (“responsible for the queue”).
Key skills for a graphic designer
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Figma or other UI tools
- Branding and visual identity
- Typography and layout
- Print production
- Social media design
- Client communication
Mix hard skills (tools, methods, certifications) with a few soft skills, and use the same words as the job advert — applicant tracking systems look for them.
Tips to stand out
- Always add a portfolio link (Behance, Dribbble or your own site).
- Mention the types of clients and projects you worked on.
- Show impact: engagement, sales or awards.
- Keep the resume itself readable — creativity in the portfolio, clarity in the CV.
Use this example
Click “Use this example” to copy it into the resume builder. Replace the text with your own experience, use the pre-written phrases for inspiration and follow the resume score tips until your resume is complete.