[YOUR FULL NAME]
[City, State] | [Phone Number] | [Email Address]
Portfolio: [Your Portfolio URL] | LinkedIn: [Your LinkedIn URL]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strategic creative leader with [X]+ years directing award-winning design initiatives for [industry types]. Expert in building cohesive brand systems, leading creative teams, and translating business objectives into compelling visual strategies. Proven track record of driving measurable results including [X]% engagement increases and $[X]M+ in attributed revenue through design excellence.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Art Director / Senior Designer | [Company Name] | [City, State] | [Month Year - Present]
- Direct creative vision for [company description - e.g., "Fortune 500 technology company"] serving [audience size/market]
- Lead team of [number] designers and contractors, overseeing [number]+ concurrent projects with combined budgets exceeding $[amount]
- Developed comprehensive brand system adopted across [number] business units, ensuring consistency across [number]+ touchpoints and [number] global markets
- Created integrated marketing campaigns generating [percentage]% increase in brand awareness and contributing $[amount] in attributed revenue
- Redesigned digital product experience for [X] million users, improving key engagement metrics by [percentage]% and reducing support tickets by [percentage]%
- Established design operations framework including review processes, file management systems, and brand governance, improving team efficiency by [percentage]%
- Presented creative strategies to C-suite executives and stakeholders, securing buy-in for initiatives with budgets up to $[amount]
- Mentored [number] designers resulting in [number] internal promotions and [percentage]% improvement in team performance metrics
- Collaborated with product, engineering, and marketing leadership to align design strategy with business objectives
- Directed photoshoots, video productions, and content creation initiatives managing external vendors and production budgets

Senior Graphic Designer | [Previous Company Name] | [City, State] | [Month Year - Month Year]
- Led brand development for [number]+ clients including [notable clients/industries], managing projects from concept through delivery
- Designed visual identity system for [client] that contributed to [business outcome - e.g., "successful Series B raise of $XM"]
- Created omnichannel campaign assets across print, digital, social, and environmental graphics reaching [audience size]
- Increased client retention rate to [percentage]% through consistent delivery of high-quality creative solutions and strategic consultation
- Developed [number]-page brand guidelines and design system adopted by client's [number]-person marketing team
- Won [number] industry awards including [specific awards] for excellence in [categories]
- Built and maintained relationships with key clients, growing accounts by average of [percentage]% annually
- Directed creative for campaigns generating [measurable results - e.g., "500% ROI, X million impressions"]

Graphic Designer | [Earlier Company Name] | [City, State] | [Month Year - Month Year]
- Designed brand identities, marketing collateral, and digital assets for [number]+ clients across [industries]
- Created packaging design for [product] that contributed to [percentage]% sales increase and earned [recognition]
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including strategy, account management, and development on integrated campaigns
- Managed design production process ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of [number]+ annual projects

LEADERSHIP & EXPERTISE
Creative Direction: Brand strategy, visual identity systems, creative concepting, art direction, team leadership
Design Excellence: Typography, color theory, composition, layout design, design systems, accessibility standards  
Business Acumen: Budget management, client relations, project scoping, ROI optimization, stakeholder communication
Technical Mastery: Adobe Creative Suite (expert-level), Figma, Sketch, prototyping tools, design operations

EDUCATION
[Degree Name], [Major] | [University Name] | [Year]
[Advanced Degree if applicable] | [Institution] | [Year]

AWARDS & RECOGNITION
[Major Award - e.g., "ADDY Gold Award"] | [Project Name] | [Year]
[Publication Feature - e.g., "Communication Arts Design Annual"] | [Year]
[Industry Recognition] | [Organization] | [Year]
[Additional awards and recognition]

SPEAKING & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
[Conference/Event Name] | "[Presentation Title]" | [Year]
[Industry Panel] | Panelist discussing [topic] | [Year]
[Article/Publication] | "[Title]" | [Publication] | [Year]

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
AIGA Professional Member | [Years]
[Other Design Organizations] | [Role/Years]
[Industry Groups or Advisory Boards]

CERTIFICATIONS
[Advanced Certification - e.g., "Design Leadership Certificate"] | [Institution] | [Year]
[Specialized Training] | [Year]

PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
• Brand System: [Description of major rebrand with business impact]
• Integrated Campaign: [Description showcasing strategic thinking and results]
• Product Design: [Description of digital product work with user/business metrics]
• Award-Winner: [Description of recognized project and achievement]

Complete portfolio and case studies: [Your Portfolio URL]
Work samples and references available upon request