40 Stunningly Creative Resume Designs on DeviantArt
Matthew Corner
Recently I wrote an article on resume/CV templates available for free, or to purchase, from all across the web. They ranged from print media, to fully fledged, CMS run pages. That’s all fine and well, and they are all fantastic templates, but what if you want to express yourself through your CV? Plenty people do, and the result is some stunning CV’s that potential employers are reading. Below I’ve round-up 40 incredible resume designs that some great designers have created for themselves from DeviantArt, in the hope that they will inspire you to create your own stunning piece of work to represent yourself.
1. Resume by xiruxiru
The designer here has used fruit, and the caption “Full of Vitamin Creativity” to appeal to
2. Rei’s Resume by Rei-pash
A lovely background texture with a spotlight effect creates a beautiful backdrop for this resume.
3. Resume by zxcxvxc
The paint splash here shows the artists creative side.
4. Resume by brazilnut
This resume has been lain out beautifully with lines, and the logo merging well.
5. Typographic Resume by mac1388
I’m not sure whats with the tilting trend, but I love it here, especially with the name centrepiece.
6. My Recent Resume by pixelprop
This resume appeals to an employers humorous side with a horror film poster theme.
7. My Resume by darthkix
A personal favourite, beautiful colours, nothing over the top, and plenty information.
8. Resume by cheektocheek
This resume also takes on the arty poster persona, and it works brilliantly!
10. Resume by KevinPire
With bold, attention grabbing titles, and the use of lime green, this is an eye catcher.
11. Resume by Kyuzengi
This artist uses the contrast between the black and white to separate the headings, and information which works incredible well.
12. Resume by heydani
Subtle but powerful, this resume puts typography to its uses with its awesome header.
13. Resume Upgrade by mac1388
An update to a previous resume, this time with less bold headers, but equally powerful.
14. Resume Updated by twolapdesigns
Clever usage of colour and outlines mixed with a different choice of typeface make this resume stand out, but maybe less readable.
15. icART resume by icasialnrdy
The fact that is an artists resume is instantly apparent with the media images alongside the persons skills and education.
16. Resume by Akashrine
Getting personal with rabbit/squirrel gives an insight into the personality of this resume’s owner.
17. Resume Espanol by rogaziano
The avatar here alone, and the bright colours used show this persons love for colour, and art.
18. Resume by bdechantal
This resume makes use of browns and greys, and along with the logo, and title font, gives a nice old feel.
19. Curriculum Resume by toromuco
Beautiful graphics are used here to get across the information in a pleasant way whilst showing off the authors skills.
20. Resume by puziah
A mix of gradients and splashes here work well alongside a personal picture to sell this person’s resume.
21. Personal Resume 2010 by heeeeman
An absolutely stunning infographic style resume which shows Steve Duncan’s life in a sort of time-line.
22. Resume W.I.P. by AchisutoShinzo
A interesting usage of a train/underground map to show this persons life paths.
23. Resume by ILICarrieDoll
Getting fairly personal with this resume which shows what the user has around them.
24. Server Resume by rkaponm
Making use of a waiters notepad to get a job as a waiter? Very clever!
25. My Resume by littlearashi
This resume gives the feel of old school ink printing for this Graphic Designer.
26. Resume by LordGabsta
This black and white CV shows creative things that interest the applicant.
27. Resume by spen
Another life info-graphic here, though I did find it slightly harder to follow.
27. The Birth of My Resume by NoviceXyooj
The oriental nature of this resume is perfect, especially in making it look more arty.
28. Resume by tenbiscuits
The curly brackets, texture, and drop shadow used in this resume allow it to have some depth, making it almost look like a scrap book style resume.
29. Creative Resume First Edition by NikonD50
The bright colour, shades of purple, and beautiful typography here work. They work incredibly well!
30. My Old Designer’s Resume by ExtremeJuvenile
Very bright and cartoony. It’s certainly an attention grabber.
31. Curriculum Vitae by arbrenoir
This is as much a piece of artwork as it is a resume. Absolutely stunning.
32. My new Resume by living2prove
A less illustrative, but equally informative info-graphic here.
33. CV by Verine
Again, the use of bright colours on the time-line gives an artistic feel.
34. Updated CV by xchingx
Simple and to the point, this resume puts the information down, and subtly registers the persons interest in art.
35. CV by Giemax
I’m unsure how practical this is, but you can’t deny its intricate beauty.
36. CV by Johnnywall
Rotation here is used to split up the text, and create easily definable sections without having to create dividers.
37. My Creative Resume by liagiannjezreel
Very personal, this takes the approach of being cartoony and artistic, but it doesn’t offer much of a professional feel.
38. My curriculum vitae by flaterie
A purely lack and white CV that gets across all the info in a clean and precise way.
39. CV Tudor Deleanu by iTudor
A very creative approach to a resume. Instead of a piece of paper, what about slide out cards?
40. Adam Balazy CV by Balazy
The grungy texture, and flowing icons really top this resume off.
Further Discussion
Well there you have it; 40 truly inspiring examples of how you can get across more than just your life achievements in your CV / Resume, but show off your creative, and illustrative side as well. If you know of further fantastic examples of inspiring Resume designs, then as always, get them down in the comments for us all to see!
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Tyler Totman
Posted 559 days ago 93Often we don’t. 10-15 seconds per resume by a recruiter or large HR shop. That being said, I would love someone with the above talent to work in our communications division, but these are best for a portfolio.
These are excellent for small design firms etc. where resumes are actually read. A large firm, or a role in PR/Advertising/Corporate Design and you are most likely better off using traditional resumes and bringing a nice portfolio to your interview.
Edguth
Posted 562 days ago 92In some countries, a photo is standard on a resume, but your point is well taken.
L Erickson
Posted 569 days ago 91#17 is a blatant rip off of smashing magazines’ resume challenger: http://media.smashingmagazine.com/cdn_smash/images/design-cv-resume/sam_brown.jpg
so…
Concubidated
Posted 576 days ago 90These are resumes for design positions, not shitty white collar cubicle jobs. Nancy, your first words give your response zero respect. “If I was an employer”… You might as well stop talking there.
Catherine Adenle
Posted 577 days ago 89Wow, what an amazing collection. I can see a Graphic Artist, a Web Designer, An architect, a Social Media Exective etc., making use of these designs. As jobseekers have to professionally comply with what is universally accepted by most hiring managers or organizations, they have to be careful so as not to ruin their chances. However, to set yourself aside from everyone else, you can take a gamble and use one of the formats. As a creative person myself, if I am hiring, I’ll surely be interested in a candidate with a creative CV. As long as you have the skills, qualifications, experience and your list of achievements is on point, how you communicate that to me is secondary. Social Media savvy companies now hire via Social Networking Sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. The key is trusting your own judgement.
vantre
Posted 579 days ago 88oops: typos in my own post aside, of course! :-/
vantre
Posted 579 days ago 87Some of these are interesting but most are just aesthetic without much substance. Also, it’s “resumé”. “Resume” means “to start again.” Typos such as these would be enough for me to pass over their resumé and go onto someone else more interested in communicating ideas and less interesting in looking cool.
huthbot
Posted 582 days ago 86I can’t take any of that last comment seriously if they aren’t going to take the time to even use real words. Aside from that, some of these were off to a good start most completely overwhelmed the usable info with convoluted layout and design, which is not what most firms are looking for. I say stick to the old adage “less is more.” If its not necessary and it isn’t adding anything valuable then get rid of it. Some of these are interesting as mailers that might accompany a resume but 9 out of 10 are entirely disposable.
hjemmeside
Posted 592 days ago 84Creative people.
Its always good to be inspired.
So thanks for making this resume design list.
nancy
Posted 593 days ago 83If I was an employer I would not hire someone from the looks of these resume’s. The one with a skull? Give me a break. None of these look “Professional” they look like “party fliers”. When I graduated from high school I had a party and we made a flier for that party that looked like these. About 500 people ended up coming. You could have a great party.
Emily
Posted 591 days ago 85I have to agree with you on some of these (the majority actually.) But some were very well thought out and simple designs considering their purpose. I particularly enjoyed the type-driven designs.
And please, please, please don’t try to emphasize a word with quotations. That’s what italics are for.
Thanks
Mica Knibbs
Posted 599 days ago 81I think that a lot of these examples are for junior designers who are attempting to stand out in a sea of job applicants. While they are not all executed in the best way, I think that they serve their purpose. To show that a new designer has a lot of creativity to offer without a huge portfolio. When I first started as a graphic designer, I used a resume similar to those above, and received a lot of opportunities even with a relatively small portfolio. I was told more than once that it was because my cover letter, resume, portfolio, Twitter, etc. were all pieces of the same design family. Agencies felt that they understood my design style and strengths from the moment they saw the cover letter, and that it was reinforced as they continued to learn more about me across all mediums.
That said, for a designer with a stronger and more complete portfolio, it is probably wise to keep your CV clean and simple. These are the tools best kept for students and junior designers.
mitchell
Posted 602 days ago 78as a designer i can appreciate these for their aesthetic appeal but part of good design is understanding and implementing the best possible way to convey your message. if these were posters or something they’d be great, as resumes though, they fail miserably.
Dee
Posted 603 days ago 77While the designs look really nice, they are impractical for a resume! I am a Senior Graphic Designer who does all the hiring. Please, please, please DO NOT “design” a resume! It needs to be as simple as possible, because resumes are normally gathered/screened by HR… they do NOT want to spend time digging through a design to get to the real info. Moreover, DO NOT put your picture on your resume, unless you really don’t want the job! Resumes that are overdone are tossed. Trust me.
Save the heavy design work for the portfolio. The resume should be only type.
Emkinator
Posted 603 days ago 75What’s with all the slanted resumes! It doesn’t make them look any better, quite the opposite actually.
tom
Posted 608 days ago 74They are ugly, and don’t communicate anything. If you think that these are good examples of design you are just offending actual designers.
Brittany
Posted 603 days ago 76I couldn’t agree with you more. They were tacky and ill-constructed. They lacked clarity and comprehension. A good designer can develop a beautiful and visually stimulating typographic compositions with OUT painfully literal (and poorly executed) interpretations like notebook paper. UGH SO BAD
alvaro
Posted 601 days ago 80You are not a designer because designers are humble. Simply, any girl wants to have sex with you
takyar
Posted 612 days ago 72Yummy! I didn’t know you could write your resume in so many ways. Hopefully the HR department finds these acceptable!
beadee
Posted 614 days ago 71they’re all stunning, however based on my experience i did something like this before in my resume but doesn’t help at all.
***employer’s would still base on your creativity test NOT on how decorative your resume is…
jagadeeshbabu talluri
Posted 615 days ago 70it’s an stunning cv’s i have seen .
it’s very simple & easy to read ..
08EI8HT
Posted 617 days ago 69Fail! Spelling mistakes, irrelevant info, photos and bad design. Keep it simple kids and let your portfolio do the talking.
Sara
Posted 612 days ago 73I would have to agree, bad spelling and irrelevance are two very good reasons not to be hired.
Joe
Posted 618 days ago 68One consistent thing I see across all of these resumes is they’re all for entry-level and junior people. To me, all the cuteness and clever design just looks like an attempt to fill an empty page because they have no work experience and no accomplishments to list — lots of sizzle and not a lot of steak.
I’m an engineer so I have no idea what’s the standard in the design field, but I can see how having the resume be a sample of your work might be a good idea. I could also see how it could work against you if you’re applying for a design job in corporate world.
jaine
Posted 618 days ago 67some of these are nice-ish, most are terrible. just because someone uses different “fonts” or graphics on their resume doesn’t make it good.
Nate
Posted 618 days ago 66Why not just take a shit on a piece of paper and mail it in?
Brook Adyn
Posted 602 days ago 79Lol! What an amazing answer! I had full visual on that one
njmehta
Posted 618 days ago 65some of these are hard to read. you need to take readablity over pretty
Adhi
Posted 619 days ago 64Thanks for sharing this info.. Useful one. My blog
abayomi sopein
Posted 620 days ago 63these are out of this world resume,highly creative and attention catching
hardly you can ignore the candidate…….good job,keep it real