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SAMPLE HIGHLY DESIGNED RESUME Recommended Users: Design-Related careers Students should use modest graphics and fonts while focusing on creative project.

DESIGN RESUME TIPS Design Elements When it comes to creating a graphic design resume, there are a few essential tips to consider. Font Selection: Carefully select fonts that reflect professionalism and readability. Opting for clean and modern typefaces, such as Helvetica, Futura, or Gotham, can lend a polished look to your resume. Graphics: As for including graphic, it’s important to exercise discretion. You may incorporate design elements that can enhance your resume’s visual appeal, but it’s crucial to strike a balance that doesn’t overshadow the content. Focus on Skills: Remember, the focus should be on showcasing your skills and experience. While some level of design is expected, it’s important not to go over the top. Balance is key, ensuring that the design elements complement and enhance the overall presentation without overwhelming the reader. Software and Technical Skills : Skills are important to include. You’ll want to list your skills such as “Adobe Creative Suite” or “HTML”

AB ANDREA L. SMITH smitha@my.uwstout.edu Forest Lake, MN 55025 651.400.3766 Online Portolio.com ________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Knowledge of typography utilized during design application in Typography I and II course • Strong collaboration skills while working with senior-level designers to develop design content • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office daily to produce designs and communicate with colleagues • Effective oral and written communication skills through weekly presentations to clients ________________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION University of Wisconsin ‐ Stout, Menomonie, WI Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and Interactive Media, May 2023 Honors Program GPA 3.8 ________________________________________________________________________________________ • Collaborated with partner to research, design, and develop a brand portfolio • Created logo prototypes and mockups for newsletters, flyers, and website for client • Presented final portfolio to 15 audience members Graphic Design Intern , XYZ Company, Andover, MN (May 2022 ‐ August 2022) • Conducted marketing research on demographics and marketing to determine best design for clients • Coordinated with design team to develop branding concepts, product marketing ideas, logos, brochures, and product packaging designs for five clients • Created and animated 3D motion graphics to utilize in TV commercials _______________________________________________________________________________ AWARDS AND HONORS • Graphic Design Student of the Month by program professors for exceptional design content March 2022) • Photograph published in Prometheus (May 2021) ________________________________________________________________________________________ CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT • Stout Student SIGGRAPH Chapter (Special interest group on computer graphics), Secretary, (January 2022-Present) • American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Member (August 2021-Present) • Stout Typography Society (STS), Secretary (January 2020-Present) ________________________________________________________________________________________ OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Crewmember, McDonalds, Menomonie, WI (August 2020-Present) DESIGN SKILLS •Website Graphics •Image Manipulation •Microsoft Outlook •Visual Design •Adobe InDesign •Microsoft Word •Branding Strategies •Adobe Photoshop •2D and 3D Modeling •Adobe Illustrator •Excel •Microsoft PowerPoint ________________________________________________________________________________________ RELATED EXPERIENCE Design Project , Senior Project – Graphic Design, UW-Stout, Menomonie WI (May 2023) • Participated in the Senior Show to showcase capstone final project

Applying to get your work in galleries and competitions? Your resume will be the same format, but will include different sections. Include exhibitions, residencies, competitions, awards, etc. Depending on your experience, this may be two pages.

For more information on standards for artist resumes: collegeart.org/standards-and-guidelines/guidelines/resume

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