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Creative Portfolio

A two-column CV with a portfolio sidebar - built for designers, writers, marketers and other visual-work roles.

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Creative
Suited for
Mid-career
Market
Universal
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Creative Portfolio · free, A4. Start building or print a preview.

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A two-column CV with a dedicated portfolio sidebar. Links out to Behance, Dribbble, Figma Community, or your own site. Built for designers, writers, marketers, and other visual-work roles where samples matter more than any resume bullet.

Trade-off: ATS compatibility

Two-column layouts don't always parse cleanly in ATS. Use this template when you're applying directly to a human (recruiter contact, LinkedIn referral, portfolio-first application) and switch to our ATS-Safe Single Column template when applying through automated job boards.

What's included

  • Left column: standard CV content (summary, experience, education)
  • Right column: portfolio samples (name + one-line + link)
  • Tools section with pill chips (Figma, Framer, Protopie, etc.)
  • Warm colour accents (replaceable)

Why this template works

  • Two-column layout fits designers / writers / marketers who need portfolio links
  • Portfolio sidebar is standard, not an afterthought
  • Switch to a single-column template when applying via ATS-driven boards

What's included

Header Name, headline, location, phone (WhatsApp), email, LinkedIn.
Summary 3-4 line pitch stating the role you want + 2 strongest qualifications.
Work experience Reverse-chronological with achievement bullets (not duties).
Education Degree, class of degree, year. NYSC where applicable.
Skills Technical + soft, keyword-dense to pass ATS.
Certifications Professional memberships, short courses, bootcamps.
Referees Two to three, with phone + email.

Best for

Roles and candidate profiles where this template performs well in the Nigerian market.

Mid-career professional Specialist roles Industry veteran Project lead Team lead

Frequently asked

Is this template free to download?
Yes. The preview is free to view and print as PDF via your browser. If an admin has uploaded a DOCX version it may be gated behind sign-in - the download button will say so.
Will this CV pass applicant tracking systems (ATS)?
This template uses a two-column layout which some ATS parsers struggle with. For applications through job boards or large employers, use our ATS-Safe Single Column template instead and keep this one for direct-apply or recruiter-contact scenarios.
How long should the finished CV be?
For Nigerian applications, 2-4 pages is the norm. UK and Canadian: 1-2 pages. US: 1 page preferred. See the Universal CV format guide for the specifics.
Can I edit the template in Microsoft Word?
Click "View & print preview" above, then copy the content into Word or Google Docs. If a DOCX version is attached, use that directly. The DOCX preserves every section + fonts for simpler editing.
Who should NOT use this template?
This template is best suited for mid-career candidates targeting universal employers. If your situation is different, browse our full gallery for a better fit.

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