Resume guide • Design

Best resume for Graphic Designers

Graphic designer resume tips that get past ATS while still pointing recruiters to your strongest work.

Top ATS keywords

The terms applicant tracking systems weight most for graphic designer roles.

Adobe Creative SuitePhotoshopIllustratorInDesignFigmaBrand identityTypography

Core skills to highlight

What hiring managers and senior recruiters look for first.

  • Brand systems
  • Print production
  • Digital design
  • Art direction

Resume tips for Graphic Designers

  1. 1Plain-text resume + linked portfolio — never submit a Behance PDF only.
  2. 2Name the tools and the deliverable type per role.
  3. 3Quantify scope (campaigns shipped, brands launched).