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Graphic Designer cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Graphic Designer
I'm writing to apply for the Graphic Designer position at [Company Name]. My background in visual design and brand identity work, combined with hands-on experience across the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, makes me a strong fit for a role that balances creative output with commercial delivery.
In a previous project, I led the development of a brand identity from initial concept through to final asset delivery, working closely with a marketing team to refine the logo, colour palette and typography system across several feedback rounds. The final guidelines were adopted across the client's print and digital materials, cutting the time needed to produce new collateral because the templates and style rules were clear from the outset.
[add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to] is what draws me to [Company Name] specifically, and I'd welcome the chance to bring that same attention to detail and client focus to your design team.
Thank you for considering my application. I've attached my resume and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my design skills and experience managing client feedback could support your team.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.