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Design & Creative Resume — Minimal 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 Minimal layout strips everything back to content — no decorative elements, generous whitespace, and quiet typography that lets the quality of your writing do the work. It signals taste and confidence.
Why the Minimal layout works for design & creative roles
check_circleDesign and writing roles where the resume demonstrates taste
check_circleSenior candidates whose experience speaks for itself
check_circleCompanies known for strong written culture
check_circleAnyone who believes less is more
Fully ATS-compatible. Clean single-column structure, no tables or multi-column divs.
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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