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Design & Creative Resume — Graduate Template
Design resumes are your first portfolio piece — formatting matters more here than in almost any other field. The goal is clean hierarchy, intentional whitespace, and just enough visual personality without sacrificing readability. The Graduate layout prioritises education and projects above experience — the right hierarchy for anyone entering the workforce fresh from university. It makes the most of academic credentials, research, and extracurricular leadership.
Why the Graduate layout works for design & creative roles
check_circleRecent university graduates
check_circleFinal-year students applying for graduate schemes
check_circlePhD candidates transitioning to industry
check_circleEarly-career professionals with strong academic backgrounds
Fully ATS-compatible. Education-first format is well understood by all ATS systems.
Key skills to include on your design & creative resume
ATS systems scan for these keywords. Make sure the ones that match your experience appear in your resume.
FigmaSketchAdobe XDIllustratorPhotoshopInDesignPrototypingUser ResearchDesign SystemsWireframingUsability TestingMotion Design
Writing tips for design & creative resumes
- 1Always include a portfolio link — your resume gets you the interview, your portfolio gets you the offer.
- 2Lead bullets with design outcomes: "Redesigned onboarding flow, increasing task completion by 34%."
- 3Show your process, not just your output: mention discovery, iteration, and validation steps.
Common job titles this template targets
UX DesignerProduct DesignerUI DesignerGraphic DesignerArt DirectorDesign LeadCreative DirectorMotion Designer
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