Creative
A bold coral sidebar with room for your photo.
Best for: Design, Brand, Photography
ATS fairUse this template
Creative CV Templates
Creative roles reward a resume that shows taste. These templates use stronger colour, larger names, photo areas and rounded or geometric typefaces to give a sense of your style while keeping the content easy to scan.
Several include a place for a photo. That is common in some countries and discouraged in others, so check the norms where you are applying.
Pair the resume with a portfolio link; the document only needs to earn you the click.
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Designer
An oversized name, hairline rule and quiet colour.
Best for: UX, Graphic design, Art direction
ATS goodUse this template
Marketer
Pink band header, chips and arrow bullets for campaigns.
Best for: Marketing, PR, Social media
ATS goodUse this template
Portfolio
Teal right-hand sidebar with a photo and rounded Nunito type.
Best for: Creatives, Teaching, Events
ATS fairUse this template
Tips for choosing and using these templates
- →Put your portfolio link at the top.
- →Keep layouts simple enough to survive being forwarded as a PDF.
- →Use colour to guide the eye, not decorate.
- →Describe outcomes of projects, not just deliverables.
- →If the employer uses an online portal, also keep a plain ATS version.
Questions
Should a designer resume be plain or creative?
It should show restraint and craft. A clear layout with a confident name and good typography beats heavy decoration.
Can I add a photo?
Pro includes photo upload on templates that have a photo area. Photos are common in parts of Europe and uncommon in the US and UK.
Will a creative template pass ATS?
Many do, but sidebar designs are riskier. Keep an ATS-friendly version for online applications.