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Will my resume pass ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)?

TopApplicant scores your resume on ATS compatibility, flags formatting and keyword gaps that block parsers, and shows the exact keywords recruiters search for in your target role.

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How long does the AI review take?

Under 60 seconds. Most reviews finish in 20–40 seconds depending on resume length.

What file formats do you accept?

PDF uploads and plain text paste are supported. The AI editor and the builder both return a downloadable, ATS-friendly PDF.

Graphic Designer resume examples & ATS keywords

Graphic designer resumes work best paired with a strong portfolio link, but the text itself should still show measurable impact - campaigns shipped, brand consistency, client and stakeholder satisfaction.

Key skills to highlight

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)FigmaBrand identity designTypographyLayout & compositionPrint & digital designMotion graphicsUI design fundamentalsClient presentationDesign systemsPrint productionPhotography/art direction

Bullet point rewrites

Before

Designed marketing materials for the company

After

Designed 200+ marketing assets across print and digital, supporting campaigns that generated $1.2M in attributed revenue

Before

Created the brand identity for a client

After

Led a full brand identity redesign for a client, resulting in a 30% increase in brand recall in post-launch surveys

Before

Worked with the marketing team on campaigns

After

Partnered with marketing to design a rebrand rollout across 15 touchpoints, delivered 2 weeks ahead of a product launch deadline

Before

Maintained design consistency across projects

After

Built and maintained a design system of 40+ reusable components, cutting new-asset production time by 50%

Common mistakes

Relying solely on a portfolio link without any measurable business context in the resume text
No mention of the scale of work (number of assets, campaigns, or clients)
Missing evidence of collaborating with marketing, product or clients on requirements
Failing to specify tools (Figma, Adobe Suite) relevant to the target company's workflow
Listing creative responsibilities without any outcome (engagement, recall, conversion)

ATS keywords for this role

Adobe PhotoshopIllustratorInDesignFigmaBrand identityTypographyLayout designDesign systemsMotion graphicsPrint designArt directionUI design

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