Creative resume templates with photo

8 free designs · Updated 20 October 2026

Creative templates use sidebars, colour blocks and a photo spot to show personality. They work best when you send your resume directly to a person — for design, marketing, hospitality, events and other people-facing jobs.

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Tap a design to open it in the resume builder. Fill in simple boxes and download a PDF.

Modern resume template preview
ModernBest for: Any job, IT & tech, SalesJob-portal friendly · photo
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Corporate resume template preview
CorporateBest for: Finance, ExecutiveJob-portal friendly · photo
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Slate Sidebar resume template preview
Slate SidebarBest for: Marketing, Sales, ExecutiveStylish · photo
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Teal Profile resume template preview
Teal ProfileBest for: Creative, Design, HospitalityStylish · photo
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When to use a creative resume

  • Emailing your resume to a hiring manager or sharing it in person.
  • Design, media, beauty, hospitality, tourism and sales jobs.
  • Countries where a photo on the resume is normal.

Applying through a big job portal? Use an ATS-friendly template instead — you can switch designs in one tap without retyping anything.

Questions people ask

Can I add my photo?

Yes. Templates with a photo spot let you upload a photo — it stays on your device.

Are creative resumes bad for ATS?

Two-column designs can be harder for some older systems. For online portals, choose a design marked “Job-portal friendly”.

Can I switch to a simple design later?

Yes — your details stay the same; just pick another design.

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