A resume as polished as your portfolio
Your portfolio shows what you made. Your resume proves why it mattered. Build an ATS-friendly resume that complements your work — in minutes, not hours.
What makes a great design resume
Show process, not just pixels
Hiring managers want to see how you think: research → wireframes → testing → iteration. Describe your process in each role.
Quantify your impact
“Reduced task completion time by 40%” and “Improved SUS score from 62 to 84” prove your designs work, not just look good.
Link to your portfolio
Your resume and portfolio are a team. Include a clickable link in your header — every recruiter will check it.
Balance creativity with ATS
Beautiful resumes can fail ATS scans. ResumeMD gives you creative templates that are still machine-readable.
Resume tips for designers
Always link your portfolio
Put your portfolio URL right under your name. It’s the single most important thing on a designer’s resume.
Describe your design process
Don’t just list tools. Show how you work: "Conducted 30 user interviews, iterated through 3 prototypes, launched to 50K users."
Quantify usability improvements
"Reduced checkout abandonment by 25%" or "Improved task success rate from 68% to 92%" — numbers prove your designs work.
List tools AND methodologies
Include Figma, Sketch, Adobe CC but also Design Thinking, Jobs-to-be-Done, Atomic Design, Design Sprints.
Keep it to one page
As a designer, you might want to "design" your resume. Resist. ATS-friendly, single-page resumes perform better. Let your portfolio be the showcase.
Include accessibility experience
WCAG compliance, screen reader testing, inclusive design — increasingly required and valued at top companies.
Templates designed for designers
Creative, ATS-friendly templates that let your experience shine.
Creative
Expressive layout with personality — perfect for design roles
Elegant
Refined typography and subtle decorative elements
Aurora
Gradient-inspired design with a modern feel
Modern
Bold contemporary look with geometric accents
Editorial
Magazine-inspired layout with strong typography
Airy
Generous whitespace for a breathing, open feel
Resources for designers
- Markdown formatting guide — Learn the syntax in 5 minutes
- UX Designer resume example — See a complete designer resume
- How to make a resume in 2026 — Complete step-by-step guide
- 200+ action verbs for designers — Power words for design bullet points
- All resume examples by job title — Browse examples across industries
- Browse all 32 templates — Find the perfect template for your style
- ATS Resume Checker — Scan your resume for ATS compatibility issues
- Resume Formats Guide — Choose the right format for your experience level
- Compare resume builders — See how ResumeMD compares to alternatives
Let your work speak for itself
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