A bold color header and geometric headings, with a clean and readable body.
One column, color header · Space Grotesk + IBM Plex SansCreative resume templates
Creative templates use a strong color header, expressive headings and more personality, while the body text stays easy to read. They are meant for roles where visual judgment is part of what you are showing.
- Send these directly to people, or alongside a portfolio.
- For job portals, consider an ATS-friendly template instead.
- Let your portfolio link do the heavy lifting.
4 templates
A dark sidebar with your photo and contact details, and a timeline for your experience.
Two columns, dark sidebar with photo · ManropeA color banner with a round photo and a tinted column for skills and languages.
Color banner with photo, tinted right column · OutfitA vertical color rail along the left edge and a slim column for skills.
Vertical color rail, right column · ManropeApplying in another country?
Conventions differ: whether to add a photo, which paper size to use and what personal details to include. Choose where you are applying when you start, and the editor shows the usual practice there.
- United States & Canada · no photo · US Letter
- United Kingdom & Ireland · no photo · A4
- Australia & New Zealand · no photo · A4
- Europe (general) · photo optional · A4
- Germany, Austria & Switzerland · photo common · A4
- Türkiye · photo common · A4
- Gulf & Middle East · photo common · A4
Questions
Can I switch to another template later?
Yes. Every template uses the same content, so you can switch in the editor at any time without retyping anything.
Do these templates come with a cover letter?
Yes. Each template has a matching cover letter design with the same header, type and accent color.
Should I add a photo?
It depends on the country. Photos are usually left out in the US, Canada and the UK, and are more common in parts of Europe, Türkiye and the Gulf. The editor shows the usual practice for the country you choose.