The Portfolio Reviewer is Frederic Terral who assists hiring entities define roles, review portfolios & resumes, and identify the best creative talent for those roles:
Graphic, Web, & Motion Designers
Design & Art Directors
Illustrators & Photographers
Film & Video Directors & Editors
Creative Directors
Chief Creative Officers & Executive Creative Directors
For over 20 years, Frederic has reviewed thousands of creative portfolios and resumes. He has built, managed, and inspired numerous in-house and agency creative teams, working on projects for the Coca-Cola Company, The Walt Disney Company, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Bloomin’ Brands, NOAA, Fantastic Fungi, Gaia Herbs, to name a few.
*UI - Publishing - Web - Digital - Print - Motion - Packaging - Advertising - Branding - Apparel - Merchandise ~ Branded Films ~ Commercials
It takes a lot of time and energy to review the legion of resumes and portfolios flooding your inbox. You’re too busy doing your job to mindfully read the cover letters and ‘copy & paste’ unlinked URLs from PDFs.
With over 20 years of experience hiring and managing Creative pros, Frederic helps you do what you do best while he identifies the most promising candidates for you.
Services —
Review role specifications & job description.
Client to post job opening & add Frederic’s email address. Some clients choose to upload resumes to a Dropbox folder.
Review & screen all submitted resumes & portfolios.
Produce a shared Google Sheets featuring the preferred candidates with detailed highlights, observations, & rationales for each of the candidates. (see sample image below).
Frederic can attend or conduct screening interviews of the finalists, upon request.
Total Fee Compensation —
$6,000 (fee may increase depending of scope of work).
$3,000 due on date of signed agreement.
Balance due net-30 of signed agreement date.

“We hired Frederic to find a new Design Director for our growing communications firm. He made the work of finding a very important position in our company a breeze. He was extremely efficient, adept at posting in the right places, and completed a thorough review of dozens of resumes & portfolios, identifying the top choices. He made our busy lives so much easier. I look forward to more chances to work with him.”
— Carol Schadelbauer, Principal, Burness

Frederic, in the 3rd person —
Frederic Terral, has 20 years of experience in the creative industry. He started as a graphic designer and eventually became an agency partner and Executive Creative Director. He has had direct working experience on digital, print, video, film, and experiential projects for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, startups, and national nonprofits.**
Frederic has built, managed and inspired numerous award-winning creative teams and hired individuals who have become creative leaders in some of the world’s most celebrated companies. He brings a deep passion for the creative industry and a kinship with its professionals.
** The Walt Disney Company - Microsoft - Holiday Inn Worldwide - Prologis - National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration - Bloomin’ Brands - Outback Steakhouse - Bonefish Grill - Smashburger - Gaia Herbs - Fantastic Fungi - Odwalla - The Coca-Cola Company - Museum of Contemporary Arts Denver - The House of Blues - Crain Communications - Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - EDS - American Film Institute - MetLife - The Town of Celebration - American Botanical Council