Design CVs are evaluated on two things: your portfolio and whether you can communicate clearly. This CV handles both. The portfolio link appears in social links and the projects section. Hiring managers will click it within 30 seconds.

The creative template is the right choice because it signals you understand visual communication. A designer with a plain CV raises questions.

Each bullet connects design work to business outcomes. "34% increase in checkout conversion" tells a product manager you're worth hiring. "Conducted 45 user interviews" tells a research lead you do the work.

Design systems contributions matter more than most candidates realize. "Built 40+ component library" shows you think beyond individual screens. Companies want designers who reduce design debt, not add to it.

Education comes last because in design, the portfolio speaks louder than the degree. The Carnegie Mellon HCI program is prestigious, but a weak portfolio would still eliminate you.