{"id":489,"date":"2014-02-26T13:19:13","date_gmt":"2014-02-26T13:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/?p=489"},"modified":"2026-04-13T06:19:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T06:19:31","slug":"ways-to-create-stunning-graphic-designer-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/ways-to-create-stunning-graphic-designer-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Create a Stunning Graphic Designer Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Applicant,<\/em><\/p>\n

You suck! Please take out some time to create an interesting resume because we have certainly seen better graphic designers with online portfolios<\/a> included with their submission. Needless to say, after careful consideration of your (very boring) profile, we dumped it in the bin. <\/em><\/p>\n

Yours Sincerely<\/em><\/p>\n

Not-in-Your-Dreams Company<\/em><\/p>\n

Acknowledged, most rejection letters don\u2019t sound like this, but underneath the hidden sheath of nice words, they mean to say, your work sucks!<\/p>\n

Heartbreaker, isn\u2019t it? Let\u2019s face facts – there\u2019s a fair chance that a rejection letter could land into your inbox. This is not a plot to scare you; it\u2019s a plan to prepare you for your future in the big, bad of graphic designing.<\/p>\n

Resumes are an extensive list of all your professional and academic achievements. We all know that a well-structured resume<\/a>, like resume templates from Zety<\/a> is an important part of a job application, but for graphic designers, it goes one step further. Since design is a major part of your job description, you must treat your resume as a canvas to project, or should I say \u201cshow off\u201d your skills. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US unemployment rate<\/strong><\/a> was 6.6% in January 2014, which is the lowest the country has hit in five years, but in the world of graphic designing, where illustrated articles have made their way into the New York Times, the task of scoring a dream job is still as competitive as ever. Being a part of a fast-paced economy, designers are experiencing the need to work harder and harder in order to prove their worth in this competitive design industry.<\/p>\n

Whether you are trying to break away from the grind of an existing job or stepping into a new career as a freelance designer<\/strong><\/a>, here is some advice to make a great first impression on your employers and clients.<\/p>\n

1. Create a masterpiece, not a mess!<\/h2>\n

Have you ever heard of the term organized chaos? Well, that\u2019s what you need to do. Let your creativity flow but try to channel it into structured presentation. A strong resume design<\/a> is essential\u2014use your graphic designing skills<\/a> to exhibit your artistic side, not to bungle it. Think from your employers\u2019 perspective – with hundreds of CVs pouring in, they don\u2019t have the time to figure out what your creative mess is saying. Create a profile which neatly demonstrates who you are and what you do. The challenge is to be imaginative while also being organized, so that the person reviewing your profile can easily see your potential. Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n

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