October 1, 2025
Positioning Your Design Portfolio for a Creative Director Role
Content
Table of contents
In this design portfolio review, we explore Michelle Hwang's design journey, discussing the importance of aligning her work with her aspirations of becoming a Creative Director. Tips on Adobe Portfolio, project presentation, and more.
Key Points
Working towards the role of a creative director and aligning your portfolio to that goal.
The mindset of a creative director versus a designer.
Tips for formatting your design project case studies.
Tips for using Adobe Portfolio for your portfolio website.
How to find your ideal design role.
To Think On
Can you revisit some of your previous projects to align more with the goal of becoming a creative director?
How can you better evaluate potential job opportunities while you are interviewing?
What are the types of projects you would like to create more of and what skills do those require?
Actionable
Make sure your project images are all aligned and treated equally within your case studies.
Seek out the companies that you would like to work for and connect with members of the organization.