Resume Skills and Keywords for Graphic Designer

Graphic designers create graphic concepts using either hand or computer software. A designer's finished product is frequently used in a marketing or promotional effort, as well as a public announcement, to captivate, inform, inspire, and/or persuade. Graphic designers use both print and technological media to express themselves creatively. They are, above all, visual storytellers with the purpose of instant engagement.

Skills required for a graphic designer role:

  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Acrobat
  • Free Hand
  • InDesign 
  • Creativity
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Audience Engagement
  • Concept Creation
  • Photoshop 
  • HTML 
  • MS Powerpoint 
  • Communication 

What recruiters look for in a graphic designer resume: 

  • Versatile designer with the ability to work on a wide range of projects and media, using various computer software to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
  • Skilled in collaborating with management, ensuring designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations
  • Competent in expressing ideas accurately, and representing the company or client appropriately

What can make your graphic designer resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background as the graphic designing

  • A determined graphic designer with a zeal to exceed expectations. Skilled with Adobe Creator Suite and web design applications. Ability to evolve innovative ideas and create compelling designs. Capable to extend the boundaries of web design and help client’s brand stand out.  

Targeted job description 

  • Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients for a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communication, newsletters, and marketing materials
  • Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content determining ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout.
  • Manage the design and uploading process of all project material, understanding best practices for using a content management system.  

Related academic background 

  • Eleanor College for Graphic Design, Pune Pursuing | B.A (Graphic Design) 
  • Higher Secondary |Motilal Academy, Pune |2017 
  • Senior Secondary | Motilal Academy, Pune | 2015

Sample Resume of Graphic Designer in Text Format 

NINA GOSWAMI 

Graphic Designer 

7654890021 | ninagoswami123@gmail.com | Git.com/nina-goswami | B-31, Shivaji Street, Pune 

SUMMARY

A determined graphic designer with a zeal to exceed expectations. Skilled with Adobe Creator Suite and web design applications. Ability to evolve innovative ideas and create compelling designs. Capable to extend the boundaries of web design and help client’s brand stand out.  

SKILLS ( TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONAL ) 

  • Adobe Illustrator 
  • InDesign 
  • Photoshop 
  • HTML 
  • MS Powerpoint 
  • Communication 

EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP 

Vantage Circles Company 

Graphic Design Intern 

  • Designed web pages, brochures and newsletters of great aesthetic appeal. 
  • Created graphics for various digital platforms including Quora. 
  • Designed visuals that were easy to understand and does not require a lot of thinking. 

ABC Digital Solutions, Pune 

Social Media Marketing Intern 

  • Maintained and managed the company's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter page.
  • Indulged customers in a potent conversation, increased engagement and generated more than 60 leads. 

RM Magazine 

Graphic Design Intern 

  • Designed magazine cover for their March and April editions. 
  • Created highly inventive designs by rst drawing the images separately, then silk screening them onto the cover, which added a certain uniqueness and glamour. 

EDUCATION 

  • Eleanor College for Graphic Design, Pune Pursuing | B.A (Graphic Design) 
  • Higher Secondary |Motilal Academy, Pune |2017 
  • Senior Secondary | Motilal Academy, Pune | 2015 

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 

Conferences / Lectures / Seminars 

  • Short term certificate course on graphic design at MACAC, Pune. 
  • Advanced Course in HTML. 
  • Adobe Illustrator- Essentials Training Course at Udemy. 

Awards 

  • First prize winner at Inter-College Web page Design Competition held in September, 2018. 
  • Third prize winner at Corvana Graphic Design competition, 2017. 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR 

Volunteering 

  • Volunteered for awareness program on “World Health Day”, April 2018. 
  • Volunteer at ABSCP College. 

Languages 

  • Hindi (native) 
  • English (A1) 
  • Marathi (B1)