Professional Resume Template for

Senior Graphic Designer

Fiona E. Sterling

Brooklyn, NY

(718) 555-0129

fiona.sterling@email.com

linkedin.com/in/fiona-sterling-design | fionasterling.portfolio | behance.net/fionasterling

Professional Summary

Collaborative Senior Graphic Designer with 10 years of experience directing brand identity, visual systems, and multi-channel marketing campaigns for high-growth consumer brands. Proven track record of elevating brand equity, including directing a comprehensive rebrand that increased brand recall by 28% and boosted digital sales conversions by 14%. Adept at mentoring and leading teams of up to 6 designers and copywriters to deliver 150+ high-impact marketing assets monthly under tight deadlines. Expert in translating complex business objectives into visual narratives across print, digital, packaging, and web. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Cinema 4D.

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer — Vanguard Creative Labs

New York, NY | March 2021 – Present

  • Led the creative execution of a global brand refresh across 5 product lines, resulting in a 34% increase in web traffic and a 22% improvement in customer engagement metrics.
  • Directed a team of 6 designers to produce 250+ print and digital campaign assets quarterly, reducing design delivery turnaround time by 18% through optimized templates.
  • Partnered with marketing leaders to design paid social and email campaign templates, resulting in a 15% increase in click-through rates and $1.2M in attributed revenue.
  • Spearheaded the development of a centralized digital asset management (DAM) system, lowering design asset retrieval times by 40% for a marketing team of 45 professionals.

Graphic Designer — Aperture Brand Agency

Brooklyn, NY | September 2016 – February 2021

  • Created print and packaging designs for 12 major retail accounts, enhancing shelf presence and increasing sales of key product lines by 16% within the first 6 months.
  • Collaborated with copywriters and content strategists to build 85+ interactive digital reports and infographics, improving visitor dwell time on client websites by 25%.
  • Managed client design projects from concept to final print production, maintaining 100% on-time delivery across 150+ individual assignments with budgets up to $80,000.
  • Standardized production templates for promotional collateral, reducing external print production costs by 12% and ensuring absolute visual alignment across all channels.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Pratt Institute · Brooklyn, NY · 2016

Skills

Brand identity, Visual systems, Graphic design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, Typography, Print production, Package design, Digital marketing, Illustration, Creative direction, Team mentoring, Asset management, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Keynote

Projects

Global Brand Identity Revitalization

Role: Lead Designer

Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, Brandfolder

Oversaw the redesign of all visual assets and style guidelines for a B2B SaaS provider, improving brand recall by 28% and unifying visual style across 4 global offices.

Eco-Friendly Packaging Launch

Role: Senior Designer

Tools: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Esko Studio

Designed sustainable packaging layouts for a line of 15 skincare products, resulting in a 20% reduction in packaging material cost and a 12% increase in retail placement.

Certifications

  • Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration (Photoshop, Illustrator) (2018)
  • AIGA Design Leadership Certificate (2022)

Additional information

  • Professional Affiliations: Active member of AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) since 2016
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in HTML/CSS and Webflow for front-end prototyping
  • Availability: 2 weeks notice

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Senior Graphic Designer

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$72,000

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$108,000

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$88,000

Growth Outlook:

Employment of graphic designers is projected to grow 2% from 2024 to 2034, which is slower than the average. However, the rise of digital media, interactive marketing, and generative AI has shifted demand toward senior creatives who possess strategic thinking, complex visual systems design capabilities, and cross-functional team leadership. While AI automates routine layout tasks, companies require senior designers to ensure brand integrity and translate business objectives into compelling assets across print, web, and social media.

2% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Strong proficiency in industry-standard design tools including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma || Proven history of managing end-to-end creative processes, from conceptualization and design system creation to final production || Demonstrated ability to collaborate with marketing teams to translate commercial objectives into quantified visual campaigns

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