Cover Letter Example
Graphic Designer Cover Letter Example
Graphic-design hiring screens on portfolio fit and brand-system fluency. The cover letter's job is to point at the right portfolio piece and prove range without listing every tool.
Why this letter works
- Opens with a specific reference to the studio's work — proves portfolio research.
- Anchors on one shipped identity system with scale.
- Names tools without padding the list.
- Mentions print-production foundations — strong differentiator.
ATS tips for Graphic Designer cover letters
- Reference a specific piece from the studio's portfolio.
- Name Adobe CS apps (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Figma explicitly.
- Mention print-production experience when relevant.
- Quantify scope (pages, properties, products, campaigns).
Common mistakes
- Generic 'I'm a creative problem-solver' opener.
- Forgetting to link portfolio.
- Listing every Adobe app ever opened.
- Skipping the specific portfolio piece reference.
