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Graphic Designers resume skills and keywords

In 392 Graphic Designers job postings from 303 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Figma (65 %), Typography (65 %), Adobe Creative Suite (57 %), Communication (55 %) and Graphic design (46 %). Of the top 40 skills, 27 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 13 are soft skills.

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Top 40 skills in Graphic Designers job postings

Skills requested in 392 Graphic Designers job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Figma65 %Tool
Typography65 %Hard skill
Adobe Creative Suite57 %Tool
Communication55 %Soft skill
Graphic design46 %Hard skill
Collaboration36 %Soft skill
Attention to detail36 %Soft skill
Composition27 %Hard skill
Design systems26 %Hard skill
After Effects26 %Tool
AI Tools23 %Tool
Creativity21 %Soft skill
Leadership21 %Soft skill
Motion graphics21 %Hard skill
Storytelling21 %Soft skill
Visual Communication19 %Soft skill
Creative Direction16 %Hard skill
Marketing Campaigns16 %Hard skill
Visual Storytelling16 %Hard skill
Product marketing13 %Hard skill
Color Theory12 %Hard skill
Mentoring12 %Soft skill
Video editing12 %Hard skill
Problem Solving12 %Soft skill
Flexibility11 %Soft skill
Web Design10 %Hard skill
Canva9 %Tool
Canvas LMS9 %Tool
Microsoft PowerPoint9 %Tool
Time Management9 %Soft skill
Prototyping9 %Hard skill
Project Management7 %Hard skill
Digital marketing7 %Hard skill
User Experience7 %Hard skill
Accountability7 %Soft skill
Adobe Photoshop7 %Tool
Adobe Premiere Pro6 %Tool
Organizational skills6 %Soft skill
Blender6 %Tool
Emerging Technologies6 %Hard skill

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (17)

Soft skills (13)

Tools and software (10)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these graphic designers postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

photoshop/illustrator 24 %multiple projects 24 %portfolio demonstrating 23 %typography layout 19 %typography color 18 %design tools 18 %concept through 15 %product launches 14 %digital design 13 %design projects 13 %creative concepts 12 %projects simultaneously 12 %art direction 12 %illustrator indesign 12 %design trends 12 %

How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Graphic Designers resume example. Then prepare for the Graphic Designers interview questions that test them.

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Graphic Designers resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Graphic Designers resume?

In 392 Graphic Designers job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Figma (65 %), Typography (65 %), Adobe Creative Suite (57 %), Communication (55 %) and Graphic design (46 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Graphic Designers resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 13 of the top 40 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Communication (55 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Graphic Designers postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were Figma (65 %), Adobe Creative Suite (57 %), After Effects (26 %), AI Tools (23 %), Canva (9 %) and Canvas LMS (9 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 392 public Graphic Designers job postings at 303 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (186), Lever (61) and Ashby (145). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 392. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 392 public job postings for graphic designers roles (titles such as Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Senior Brand Designer and Senior Graphic Designer) at 303 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards: Greenhouse 186, Lever 61 and Ashby 145. Employers in the sample include WITHIN, WPP Production, Fashion Nova, Brex, SumUp and Authentic Brands Group. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 392. Updated quarterly. Download the data: graphic-designers-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.