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Design & Creative Resume — Modern 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 Modern layout blends clean sans-serif typography with thoughtful section spacing, striking the right balance between contemporary feel and professional restraint. It works across a wide range of industries without feeling generic.
Why the Modern layout works for design & creative roles
check_circleTech, product, and startup roles
check_circleMarketing and growth positions
check_circleCompanies with younger, progressive cultures
check_circleAny role where appearing current and forward-thinking matters
Fully ATS-compatible. Single-column format parses cleanly across all 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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