This article presents our selection of the 20 best resume designs we’ve found on the web from people who understand the power of a good resume design.
These one-of-a-kind resume designs range from minimalistic resumes suitable for any profession to some of the most creative, mind-boggling pieces of resume art.
Most of them are too unique to serve as a sample. But some of them are freely accessible resume templates that you can use.
In any case, the appearance of your resume speaks louder than words. It reveals a lot about your personality and reflects the character of your desired work environment.
The designers of the following resumes invest plenty of time into creating their personal branding materials. They aim to present themselves in the best possible light. So don’t hesitate to click on the links below each resume to check out the rest of their work!
1. Black resume
Turn your career upside down with one of the finest resume designs around. Proclaiming that black is the new white, this elegant resume boasts perfect readability.
Never have recruiters felt calmer than when skimming through this impeccable design. Sleek icons, clear graphs, headings with a tint of fresh indigo are magic that will put a spell on anyone who’ll dare to look.
There’s simply nothing to object to. Also, its blackness is sure to stand out quite easily from a pile of white sheets of paper on the hiring manager’s desk.
“Midnight” by Kickresume
2. Doodle resume
Everyone loves doodling (no exceptions, really). So why not populate your resume with minute drawings you so loved to make in school?
In fact, your style of doodling tells a lot about your personality. Recruiters love when you give them some inside scoop about you aside from the text itself.
If you feel confident, just do it and use up all the space. There are no limitations to what your resume should look like!
“Doodle” by Kickresume
3. Direct resume
Start with a bang! Address your recruiter directly. Accept the challenge of summing up your professional career in one sentence and sprinkle it with a pinch of humor.
Have you noticed that pictures substitute text wherever possible? Every section of this absolutely stunning resume is a masterpiece, using non-verbal tools to convey information in a far better digestible manner. Yummy!
“FREE Visual Resume CV Template” by Tamás Leb
4. Old school resume
What about curriculum vitae in the form of a folder containing a passport-like document? This is yet another way to present yourself with all the solemnity of a career document. And a little bit of playfulness, too.
Self Promotion: Resume & Job Application by Vidar Olufsen
5. Creative resume
This is a true masterpiece that’s just brimming over with creativity. Unconventional colors and shapes make this captivating resume reach the pinnacle of graphic design.
Personal Stationery by Alysa Choudri
6. Green resume
This beautiful green resume proves you can always go and stretch the limits even further. Resume sections don’t necessarily need to have a name; an icon will do.
“Personal branding & resume” by Jonas Nullens
7. Book resume
This concise and well-structured resume is sure to weave its magic. This design is especially ideal for aspiring booksellers and librarians.
“My resume” by Kate Renner
8. Infographic resume
This resume experiments with space and creates an innovative canvas of information. Headlines with accompanying text are running in various directions, but the resume still exudes the air of unity and futuristic design.
“My Infographic Curriculum Vitae” by Matteo Reggi
9. Literary resume
Have you ever felt that writing an autobiography would be a more suitable mode of expression rather than procuring a boring resume? This is your choice.
“Self-promotion // Resume” by Sabraé Ragsdale
10. Neat resume
Another way to catch the recruiter’s eye is great typography. Coupled with a neat design and pastel colors, this resume demonstrates the job candidate’s fondness for typography and good-looking products.
“Resume (CV) Template FREE” by Andrew Hint
11. Futuristic resume
This one boasts a wonderfully worded summary and a clean, modern timeline. Kudos to the designers for creating a smart way to group Tools and Passions. The inclusion of a QR code links to the illustrator’s portfolio.
“Self Branding / Curriculum Vitae” by Daniel Balcazar
12. Yellow resume
This is a perfect example of how to turn your resume into one of the more valuable pieces in your portfolio.
Being an illustrator and graphic designer, Matteo has harnessed all the visual potential that career documents have. Highly original icons, perfectly fitting sections and carefully chosen colors say a lot about his attention to detail and visual taste.
“My Resumé — Personal Branding Design” by Matteo Innominato
13. Blogger’s resume
This pinkish resume sample will work best for those who want to reference their online world in their resume. The left column serves as a comfortable place for links to your personal website and social media profiles. Great for those who want to work in online marketing.
“Professional Resume Template” by Mukhlasur Rahman
14. Pixel resume
Are you one of those people who still mourn the times when you could count the pixels on your screen on the fingers of one hand? The resolution increases — the appeal increases. Fantastic work!
“Currículo / Resumé” by Iago da Silva Francisco
15. UX designer’s resume
The minimalist design and abundance of white space on this resume is nothing but pleasure for the eye. The use of grey color and short bullet points makes it easy to read. Just look. You can get all the information you need in just a few seconds.
“Two résumé templates” by Angelika Sosnova
16. Candy resume
This stunning resume stands out with a unique design for each of the individual resume sections. Its engaging form and content plus the perfectly mastered art of placement is pure delight.
“CV 2016” by Karina Tan
17. Clean resume
A visually satisfying resume that breathes thanks to a lot of space and modesty using strong purely visual elements. This is a great career document regardless of the job candidate’s profession.
“Free clean interactive resume” by Ola Hamdy
18. Foldable resume
The creative design of this take-a-look resume makes information unfold in a desired succession. The corners offer space for personal statements and mottos. Very playful and engaging!
“Take a look inside” by Amber Van Mieghem
19. Vertical resume
Here is another foldable resume. Its main advantage is that it accommodates the vertical eye movement. A variety of graphs facilitate capturing the professional competences of a savvy web designer.
“Vertical resume template” by Fernando Baez
20. Brown resume
Frisky and fresh–that’s how we sum up this young graphic designer’s resume that exudes positive energy and relaxed vibes. Just look at those cute illustrations!
“My Resume” by Quyen Hoang Tuan
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