Graphic Designer CV Example (UK, 2026)
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Nina Blackwood
Senior Graphic Designer
London, UK
Profile
Senior Graphic Designer with 6 years creating brand identities, digital assets and print campaigns for consumer and B2B clients. Led the visual rebrand of a £40M FMCG company, increasing brand recognition scores by 28% in post-launch research. Equally comfortable in fast-paced agency and in-house environments.
Work Experience
Senior Graphic Designer
innocent drinks
Jun 2020 – Present
- Led the visual identity refresh across 14 product lines and 6 markets, with the redesign contributing to a 12% uplift in on-shelf recognition scores in consumer research.
- Produced 200+ on-brand digital assets quarterly across social, display and email, maintaining brand consistency across campaigns reaching 2M+ consumers.
Graphic Designer
Wunderman Thompson
Sep 2017 – May 2020
- Delivered creative assets for integrated campaigns for FMCG, automotive and financial services clients with combined annual spend of £8M.
- Designed the winning pitch deck and brand book for a £1.2M FMCG client account, contributing to the agency winning the business.
Education
BA Graphic Design (First Class)
Central Saint Martins, UAL
2014–2017
Key Skills
ATS Score: 87%
This CV passes the ATS filters used by most UK employers. Single-column layout, standard headings, keyword-optimised.
4 Tips for Graphic Designer CVs
Include your portfolio URL prominently at the top of your CV — for design roles, the portfolio is more important than the CV text.
Quantify design impact where you can: brand uplift from research, campaign reach, revenue attributed to design work, or volume of assets delivered.
List your Adobe Creative Suite proficiency at the skill level (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects) — do not just say "Adobe Creative Suite".
Show both brand/identity work and production/campaign experience if you have both — versatility is valued in most in-house roles.
Graphic Designer CV — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a portfolio to apply for graphic design jobs?
Yes — without exception. Your portfolio is the primary hiring signal. A strong portfolio with a basic CV will outperform a polished CV without one.
Should I include social media design work in my portfolio?
Only if it demonstrates high-quality, strategic design thinking — not just post templates. Agency-quality social campaigns or brand system applications are worth including.
How long should a graphic designer CV be?
One page is ideal. The detail is in your portfolio. The CV should confirm your experience, tools, and impact — not replicate what the portfolio shows.
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