[YOUR NAME]
[City, State] | [Phone Number] | [Email Address]
[Portfolio URL] | [LinkedIn Profile]

[Date]

[Hiring Manager's Name]
[Title]
[Company Name]
[City, State]

Dear [Hiring Manager's Name],

Great [design/marketing/creative work] tells a story. So does great talent.

My story includes [number] years of [your field] experience, [impressive metric or achievement], and a genuine passion for [relevant aspect of the work]. When I saw your opening for [Job Title], I knew this was the perfect next chapter.

THE CHALLENGE
[Company Name] is [describe what they're doing - growing, launching, transforming]. You need someone who can [key job requirement] while [another key requirement]. That's exactly what I do.

THE PROOF
At [Current/Recent Company], I didn't just [job duty]. I [specific achievement with impressive result]:

• [Achievement #1: describe the challenge, your approach, and measurable outcome]
• [Achievement #2: describe another win with numbers showing impact]
• [Achievement #3: demonstrate relevant skill with concrete results]

These projects taught me [relevant lesson or skill development], which I'm excited to apply at [Company Name].

THE FIT
What draws me to [Company Name] goes beyond the role itself. Your work on [specific project or company characteristic] shows [what you admire]. I'm particularly excited about [specific aspect of the job or company direction] because it aligns with my experience in [relevant background].

I bring more than skills to the table. My approach combines [describe your work style or methodology] with [another strength], resulting in [type of outcomes you deliver]. Whether it's [example situation], I consistently [how you add value].

THE NEXT STEP
I would love to show you my portfolio and discuss how my background in [relevant area] can contribute to [specific company goal or project]. Let's talk about how I can help [Company Name] [achieve specific objective].

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the conversation.

Creatively yours,

[Your Name]

P.S. - My portfolio showcases [brief description of what they'll see]: [Portfolio URL]