Modern Resume Templates
A modern resume looks current without asking the reader to work for the information. That usually means a strong name block, one accent colour used sparingly, generous spacing and a sidebar or header band that groups contact details and skills.
These templates suit tech, marketing, product, start-ups and most private-sector roles where a slightly designed document is expected. Each one comes in several colour schemes and typeface pairings, all built on the same tested layout.
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What to look for
One accent colour, used for structure
Colour on headings and rules helps the eye find sections. Colour on body text makes it harder to read and can print poorly.
Readable body size
Modern doesn't mean small. Keep body text at the template's default size and trim words rather than shrinking type to fit a page.
Check the ATS dots
Some modern layouts use two columns. If you're applying through a large company's portal, prefer a variation rated 4/5 or above.
Layouts in this collection
Every template above is one of these layouts with example content for a specific profession and career stage. The ATS rating belongs to the layout: it measures how its text reads back from an exported PDF.
| Layout | ATS | Columns | Best for | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 3/5 · Good | Two | Marketing, creative, international | Use layout |
| Professional | 4/5 · Very good | Two | Canada, corporate, IT | Use layout |
| Creative | 2/5 · Visual | Two | Design, media, startups | Use layout |
| Aurora | 4/5 · Very good | One | Product, marketing, tech | Use layout |
| Bloom | 3/5 · Good | Two | Design, education, healthcare | Use layout |
| Campus | 4/5 · Very good | One | Students, graduates, internships | Use layout |
| Horizon | 4/5 · Very good | Two | International roles, consulting, tech | Use layout |
| Studio | 2/5 · Visual | Two | Design, media, marketing | Use layout |
| Modern Editorial | 5/5 · Excellent | One | Communications, policy, consulting, writing | Use layout |
| Lumen | 4/5 · Very good | One | Marketing, product, people teams | Use layout |
| Corporate Line | 3/5 · Good | Two | Corporate, operations, project management | Use layout |
| Slate Architecture | 3/5 · Good | Two | Architecture, engineering, construction | Use layout |
| Vista | 3/5 · Good | Two | Experienced professionals, international roles | Use layout |
| Impact | 4/5 · Very good | One | Sales, growth, operations leaders | Use layout |
| Creative Folio | 2/5 · Visual | Two | Designers, illustrators, art directors | Use layout |
| Product Canvas | 3/5 · Good | Two | Product managers, UX, digital roles | Use layout |
| Media & Content | 4/5 · Very good | One | Journalists, writers, editors, content creators | Use layout |
| Spotlight | 2/5 · Visual | Two | Analysts, engineers, Asia and the Gulf | Use layout |
| Halo | 3/5 · Good | Two | Software, IT, customer-facing roles | Use layout |
| Poster | 3/5 · Good | Two | Creative, media, start-ups | Use layout |
| Gridline | 3/5 · Good | Two | Science, research, architecture | Use layout |
| Sunburst | 2/5 · Visual | Two | Marketing, content, creative roles | Use layout |
| Glow | 2/5 · Visual | One | Product designers, UX, creative tech | Use layout |
| Encore | 4/5 · Very good | One | Musicians, performers, music teachers | Use layout |
| Snapshot | 3/5 · Good | One | Software developers, engineers, IT | Use layout |
| Atelier Lime | 3/5 · Good | Two | Interior designers, architects, creatives | Use layout |
| Spotlight Bar | 4/5 · Very good | Two | Web developers, IT, engineering | Use layout |
| Tower | 2/5 · Visual | Two | Marketing, sales and business professionals | Use layout |
| Lettermark | 3/5 · Good | One | Graduates, designers, marketing | Use layout |
| Orb | 2/5 · Visual | Two | Web developers, IT, product teams | Use layout |
| Ruled | 3/5 · Good | Two | Web developers, engineers, IT | Use layout |
| Strip | 3/5 · Good | Two | Graphic designers, developers, creatives | Use layout |
| Scrapbook | 2/5 · Visual | Two | UX designers, creatives, marketing | Use layout |
| Monoblock | 3/5 · Good | Two | Marketing managers, brand and communications | Use layout |
| Towering | 3/5 · Good | Two | UX/UI designers, art directors | Use layout |
| Splitblock | 3/5 · Good | Two | Graphic designers, managers, creatives | Use layout |
| Nordic | 4/5 · Very good | Two | Scandinavia, tech, research | Use layout |
| Cadence | 4/5 · Very good | One | Tech, product, analytics | Use layout |
| Ember | 4/5 · Very good | One | Operations, marketing, project roles | Use layout |
| Iris | 5/5 · Excellent | One | Graduates, marketing, education | Use layout |
| Nimbus | 4/5 · Very good | One | Entry-level, customer roles, start-ups | Use layout |
| Ridge | 5/5 · Excellent | One | Software, cloud and security roles | Use layout |
| Terra | 4/5 · Very good | One | Operations, trades, manufacturing | Use layout |
| Verve | 4/5 · Very good | One | Sales, marketing, growth roles | Use layout |
| Dune | 3/5 · Good | Two | Creative professionals, hospitality | Use layout |
| Elmstead | 4/5 · Very good | Two | Marketing, sales, account managers | Use layout |
| Grove | 3/5 · Good | Two | Sustainability, operations, healthcare | Use layout |
| Indigo | 3/5 · Good | Two | Tech, product and digital roles | Use layout |
| Lagoon | 4/5 · Very good | Two | Project managers, consultants | Use layout |
| Pinecrest | 3/5 · Good | Two | Sales, customer success, account roles | Use layout |
| Rowan | 4/5 · Very good | Two | Marketing, PR, social media | Use layout |
| Birch | 3/5 · Good | Two | Healthcare, education, public sector | Use layout |
| Drift | 3/5 · Good | Two | Product, UX and start-up roles | Use layout |
| Helix | 5/5 · Excellent | One | Software, data and product roles | Use layout |
| Nova | 3/5 · Good | One | Creative and media professionals | Use layout |
| Oriel | 4/5 · Very good | One | Marketing, product, consulting | Use layout |
| Solstice | 4/5 · Very good | One | Hospitality, retail, customer roles | Use layout |
| Tessera | 4/5 · Very good | One | Tech and product roles | Use layout |
| Terrace | 3/5 · Good | Two | Product, UX and consulting | Use layout |
Questions
Are modern templates less ATS-friendly?
Not necessarily. Several modern layouts are single-column and score 5/5. The two-column ones vary, which is why each card shows its measured rating.
Can I change the colour after choosing a template?
Yes. In the editor's Design tab you can pick any accent colour, typeface and spacing. Switching template or colour keeps all of your content.
Is a modern design right for a conservative industry?
For law, banking or government, a professional or ATS-friendly layout is usually safer. You can keep both: make a copy with Versions and give each a different design.