Cover Letter Example
Graphic Designer Cover Letter Examples & Templates
A graphic designer's cover letter should show design thinking in how it's written - the reasoning behind a project, not just a portfolio link.
Write Your Graphic Designer Cover LetterTips for a strong Graphic Designer cover letter
- Reference your portfolio, but use the letter to explain the thinking behind one specific project.
- Show you understand the company's visual brand or audience, not just that you "love design."
- Mention specific tools (Figma, Adobe CC) only briefly - the portfolio proves the skill.
- Keep the letter's own formatting clean; it's a live sample of your design judgment.
Sample opening paragraph
I'm applying for the Graphic Designer role at [Company], drawn especially to how your recent rebrand balanced a playful visual identity with genuine usability - a combination I've spent the last three years trying to get right myself.
Templates that work well for this role
Jordan Avery
October 10, 2026
Hiring Manager
Company
Dear Hiring Manager,
I'm applying for the Graphic Designer role at [Company], drawn especially to how your recent rebrand balanced a playful visual identity with genuine usability - a combination I've spent the last three years trying to get right myself.
For my last employer's product launch, I was given a brand system that hadn't been touched in five years and a two-week deadline. Rather than a full rebrand, I identified the two visual elements doing the most damage to brand trust - an inconsistent color system and outdated iconography - and fixed those first, deferring the rest to a longer-term project. The launch materials tested better with users than anything the brand had shipped in two years, without blowing the timeline.
I'd welcome the chance to walk you through that project and others in my portfolio. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jordan Avery
Modern
Jordan Avery
October 10, 2026
Hiring Manager
Company
Dear Hiring Manager,
I'm applying for the Graphic Designer role at [Company], drawn especially to how your recent rebrand balanced a playful visual identity with genuine usability - a combination I've spent the last three years trying to get right myself.
For my last employer's product launch, I was given a brand system that hadn't been touched in five years and a two-week deadline. Rather than a full rebrand, I identified the two visual elements doing the most damage to brand trust - an inconsistent color system and outdated iconography - and fixed those first, deferring the rest to a longer-term project. The launch materials tested better with users than anything the brand had shipped in two years, without blowing the timeline.
I'd welcome the chance to walk you through that project and others in my portfolio. Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Jordan Avery
Traditional
Jordan Avery
October 10, 2026
Hiring Manager
Company
Dear Hiring Manager,
I'm applying for the Graphic Designer role at [Company], drawn especially to how your recent rebrand balanced a playful visual identity with genuine usability - a combination I've spent the last three years trying to get right myself.
For my last employer's product launch, I was given a brand system that hadn't been touched in five years and a two-week deadline. Rather than a full rebrand, I identified the two visual elements doing the most damage to brand trust - an inconsistent color system and outdated iconography - and fixed those first, deferring the rest to a longer-term project. The launch materials tested better with users than anything the brand had shipped in two years, without blowing the timeline.
I'd welcome the chance to walk you through that project and others in my portfolio. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jordan Avery
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