Choose a clean, professional template that shows your hands-on work and product photos clearly. Pick a reverse-chronological layout if you have solid shop experience, or a skills-first layout if you switch from another craft.
Keep length tight. One page works for entry and mid-career tailors; use two pages only if you have decades of relevant atelier work, bespoke clients, or exhibitions.
Use simple, ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, or Georgia. Set body type at 10–12pt and headers at 14–16pt so hiring managers read your file easily.
Give sections breathing room. Use consistent margins, 1.0–1.15 line spacing, and clear bullets for tasks like pattern drafting, pelts sourcing, and fittings. Avoid heavy graphics and complex columns that break applicants trackers.
Stick to standard headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Skills, Portfolio/Commissions, Education, and Certifications. Put measurable outcomes first, for example units made per month or repeat client rate.
Common mistakes to avoid: inserting many small photos in odd places, using nonstandard fonts that ATS skip, and cramming long paragraphs instead of bullets. Also avoid long lists of tools without outcomes.
Make your resume scannable. Let each job have a short role line, three to six bullets, and one notable outcome.