Graphic Designer resume example & writing guide
For designers, the resume itself is a work sample. Recruiters judge the typography and spacing before reading a word — which is why a restrained, minimal layout wins.
What to include on a graphic designer
- Your portfolio link is the single most important line — put it in the header, make it short.
- List software with honesty tiers: expert (Figma, Illustrator) vs working (After Effects).
- Quantify creative work: campaign reach, conversion lift, asset volume, brand launches.
- Mirror the medium of the job — print, digital, motion — in your top bullets.
- Resist decorating the resume; the Minimal template shows taste through restraint.
Jordan Reyes
Registered Nurse
jordan@email.com · Austin, TX
Experience
Registered Nurse2022–Now
St. David's Medical Center
Staff Nurse2019–22
Austin Community Clinic
Education
BSN, Nursing2019
University of Texas
Use this template
Sample bullet points
Adapt these to your own numbers — the structure (action, scope, result) is what matters:
- Rebranded a 40-location restaurant group — logo system, menus, signage — lifting social engagement 3.2x
- Produced 200+ ad variants for paid social, improving CTR 27% through systematic A/B iteration
- Built and documented a Figma design system adopted by 5 product squads