Creative CV Template: Space for Projects, Not Decoration

The creative template gives visual space to projects rather than to decoration. Its real value is showing what a plain CV cannot: work samples, client names, project outcomes — while keeping a clean text section for screening systems.

The steps

1. Fill the experience section as text first, in full
2. Give the visual space to three projects only, strongest first
3. Write two lines per project: what was asked and what came out of it
4. Put your portfolio link in the page header
5. Keep a text skills section, since parsers cannot read visual elements

Practical tips

• A project with no measurable outcome does not persuade — state the impact
• Three projects is enough; more dilutes each one
• Send the plain version through application portals and keep the creative one for interviews

Common mistakes to avoid

• Explaining your experience only through images, which delivers an empty file to the ATS
• Using this template for an administrative role screened before any human sees it

Frequently asked questions

Who is it designed for?

Designers, developers, content creators and photographers — anyone judged by eye. For administrative and finance roles, a plain or ATS-friendly layout serves you better.

Can I send both a creative and a plain version?

Yes, and it is the best approach: the plain one through the portal, the creative one in the interview or as a direct attachment.

Links for this guide

• See the creative template
• Use the creative template