Having an updated and user friendly portfolio is necessary to stand out as a creative candidate today.
We know that creating the perfect portfolio is important to your job search, so we enlisted the help of our expert creative recruiters to share their top tips and advice on what makes a good portfolio.
Just as you want your resume to flow in a way that makes sense, your portfolio should also tell a story. Clients want to see your thought process and the ideas behind your designs. Our creative recruiters recommend that your portfolio include mood boards, color stories, silhouette and print ideas, hand and/or illustrator sketches as well as the final product shots.
This may seems obvious, but be sure your portfolio is accessible. Optimize the for page-load time of your content and setup a clear organizational system. Hiring managers are often looking at your portfolio quickly so make it easy for them to navigate so they can see all your best work.
As you are putting together a mix of your professional work, our creative recruiters recommend adding personal projects as well to show your own style and aesthetic. Trends are constantly changing, so this allows you to add a personal touch while also showing how you are staying relevant in your free time.
For more tips on updating your portfolio check out the full resource here!