Resume gap analysis for Graphic Designer
Layout design depth is stated, never evidenced
Most Graphic Designer resumes list Layout design as a bullet in a skills bar. Job descriptions ask what you built with it. Attach Layout design to one project, its scope, and the result.
No numbers against creatives delivered per sprint
Hiring managers for this role scan for creatives delivered per sprint and revision cycles per asset. A resume without those figures reads as a graphic designer who was present, not one who moved anything.
Adobe Photoshop listed, Illustrator missing
JDs for this role usually pair Adobe Photoshop with Illustrator. Naming only one signals partial coverage of the workflow and drops your keyword match.
Brand identity and Typography buried under duties
Brand identity and Typography are core screening keywords for Graphic Designer openings, but they often sit at the bottom of a paragraph. An ATS weights the first lines of each role far more heavily.
Scope of ownership is unclear
"produce brand-consistent creatives across print and digital" means something different at a 5-person team and a 500-person org. State team size, budget, volume, or user count so the reviewer can place your Print production experience.
Certifications and qualifications not surfaced
B.Des, Adobe Certified Professional appear in the preferred section of most Graphic Designer JDs. If you hold one, it belongs near the top, not in a trailing "Others" line.
Responsibilities
- produce brand-consistent creatives across print and digital
- own layout, typography and imagery for campaigns
- prepare final artwork for production