Creative CV template that points to your work.
A bold colour header with your portfolio link front and centre, then a selected work section with the outcome of each piece. The layout stays clean, so your portfolio does the visual talking.
- Best for
- Graphic, brand and digital designers
- Content, copy and social media
- UX and product designers
- Creative marketing and art direction
- Leads with
- Portfolio link and selected work
- Length
- Up to two pages of A4
- Sections
- ProfileSelected workExperienceAwards and talksTools and skillsEducationInterests
A fictional sample. Your CV keeps your own words and details.
Tips
Make it count.
What hiring managers look for, and how to get the most from this template.
- 01
Make your portfolio easy to find
Add it as a portfolio link and it appears in the header. Check it opens well on a phone.
- 02
Choose two to four pieces
For each, say what you did and what came of it: visitor numbers, downloads or a lift in sales.
- 03
Keep the CV itself simple
Recruiters and applicant tracking systems still need to read it. Save the visual flair for your portfolio.
- 04
Tailor your selected work
Lead with the pieces closest to the role: brand work for a brand role, campaigns for an agency.
- 05
Name your tools
Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud or After Effects: list the ones the job ad mentions first.
FAQ
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Short answers to what people ask about this template.
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