Pick a clean, professional layout for an Art Editor. Use reverse-chronological order so your recent editing work appears first. This helps hiring managers and applicant tracking systems read your history quickly.
Keep length to one page if you have under 10 years of relevant experience. Use two pages only if you have long lists of published projects, team leadership, or extensive freelance credits.
Choose an ATS-friendly font like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Use 10–12pt for body text and 14–16pt for section headers. Keep line spacing at 1.0–1.15 and add space before headings for clear separation.
As an Art Editor, prioritize clear sections: Contact, Summary, Experience, Selected Projects, Skills, Tools, Education. Use simple headings so both people and ATS parse them easily.
Avoid complex columns and heavy graphics that could scramble how an ATS reads your file. Keep bold and italics to a minimum and use standard bullet points for responsibilities and achievements.
Common mistakes to avoid: crowded layouts with tiny margins, inconsistent dates, vague role descriptions, and long paragraphs. Quantify work when you can, for example note issue counts, team size, or turnaround time improvements.
Use consistent formatting for dates, job titles, and company names. Proofread for alignment and spacing. The cleaner your layout, the easier it is to focus on your editorial skill and visual judgement.