Graphic designer CV example: bullets, skills and summary
A graphic designer CV (or graphic design resume) is a design sample in itself, but its main job is to send the reader to your portfolio. Creative directors look for the type of work you do (brand, digital, print, motion), the brands and briefs you handled and the result of your work.
Example achievement bullet points
Numbers are illustrative – use your own. Each bullet: action verb + scope + result.
- Designed a full brand refresh for a regional retailer — logo, guidelines and 40+ templates — rolled out across 25 stores.
- Produced around 60 social and display assets a month for 5 clients while meeting every campaign deadline.
- Redesigned an e-commerce product page in Figma with the UX team, contributing to higher add-to-basket rates in A/B tests.
- Created packaging for a 12-product range, managing print proofs and colour checks with 2 suppliers.
- Built a component library of brand assets in Figma, cutting the time to produce new campaign materials.
- Presented concepts directly to clients and turned around revisions within 48 hours.
- Mentored a junior designer on typography and file preparation for print.
Skills recruiters look for
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Figma
- Typography
- Brand identity
- Layout and composition
- Print production
- Digital and social assets
- Basic motion (After Effects)
- Presenting to clients
- Taking feedback
Sample CV summary
Graphic designer with 5 years of agency experience in brand identity, packaging and digital campaigns. I work fast in Figma and the Adobe suite and like turning a messy brief into a clear visual system. Looking for an in-house brand design role.
Tips for this CV
Make the portfolio link unmissable
Put your portfolio URL in the header next to your contact details, and mention 2–3 highlighted projects in your bullets.
Stay readable for ATS
Creative is fine, but keep real text, clear headings and standard section names. Avoid putting key information inside images or icons only.
Describe the brief and the outcome
For each project: client type, what you made, and what happened (launched, rolled out, improved results).
Designs that suit this job
FAQ
Should a graphic designer CV be creative?
A tasteful, well-typeset design helps, but clarity comes first. RezuYes's AI picks a creative design for design roles, and every design keeps a real text layer.
How long should a graphic design resume be?
One page, sometimes two for senior designers. The portfolio does the heavy lifting.
Should I list software skill levels?
Skip bar charts. List the tools you use professionally; the portfolio shows the level.