The Experience Letter Graphic Designer (Arbeitszeugnis) is a crucial document in German employment practice, required by law under §630 of the German Civil Code (BGB). It is issued when a Graphic Designer concludes their employment with a company, whether through resignation, mutual agreement, or contract termination. This document serves multiple purposes: it acts as an official employment reference, provides detailed information about the employee's responsibilities and achievements, and includes a performance evaluation following German-specific coding conventions. Under German law, employees have a legal right to receive this document, and employers are obligated to provide it in a timely manner. The Experience Letter must be written in a way that is both truthful and benevolent (das Prinzip der wohlwollenden Beurteilung), making it a unique aspect of German employment documentation. It typically includes comprehensive information about technical skills, project work, behavioral assessment, and professional competencies specific to graphic design work.

1. Letterhead and Date: Company letterhead with full contact details and current date

2. Employee Personal Information: Full name and professional title of the employee

3. Employment Duration: Precise start and end dates of employment

4. Position and Role: Detailed description of the employee's position as Graphic Designer

5. Key Responsibilities: Comprehensive list of main duties and responsibilities in the graphic design role

6. Technical Skills: Specific software proficiency and technical capabilities demonstrated

7. Project Portfolio: Overview of major projects and achievements

8. Performance Assessment: Evaluation of work quality, reliability, and efficiency using standard German assessment phrases

9. Behavioral Assessment: Description of conduct towards supervisors, colleagues, and clients

10. Closing Statement: Standard closing including reason for departure and future wishes

11. Signature Block: Date, location, company representative's signature and title