Pick a clean template that highlights your work and process. Use a reverse-chronological layout if you have steady Visual Designer roles, or a hybrid layout to show projects first.
Keep length tight. One page works for early and mid-career visual designers. Use two pages only if you have long, highly relevant experience and notable projects.
Use ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Set body text to 10–12pt and headers to 14–16pt.
Give your content room to breathe. Use consistent margins and white space between sections. That helps hiring managers skim faster.
Stick to simple formatting. Avoid heavy graphics, complex columns, and embedded fonts that confuse applicant tracking systems.
Use clear section headings like Experience, Projects, Skills, and Education. Put dates on the right and company names on the left so readers scan easily.
Avoid these common mistakes: cluttered layouts, inconsistent spacing, too many font styles, and long dense paragraphs. Don’t hide your contact details or portfolio link.
When you list projects, show tools and outcomes. Use short bullets that start with strong verbs. Quantify impact when you can, like improved engagement or reduced build time.
Final check: export to PDF and open it on another device. Make sure spacing, fonts, and links work correctly.