Agent skill · design visual · davila7
creative-portfolio-resume
Balance visual design with ATS compatibility for creative roles. Use when the user is in design, art, writing, marketing creative, or any visual/creative field and needs a resume that looks distinctive but still parses.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific design principles and ATS compatibility strategies that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 5k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-06. 30,138 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Creative Portfolio Resume When to Use This Skill Use this skill when the user: Works in a creative field (design, marketing, writing) Needs to balance visual design with ATS compatibility Wants to showcase creative skills through resume design Is building a portfolio resume for creative roles Mentions: "creative resume", "designer resume", "visual resume", "portfolio resume", "creative field" Core Capabilities Balance visual appeal with ATS compatibility Design resumes for creative roles Integrate portfolio elements with resume content Advise on when to use creative vs. traditional formats Guide visual hierarchy and design choices Connect resume to portfolio effectively The Creative Resume Dilemma The Problem: Creative professionals want to show design skills through their resume But most applications go through ATS systems Overly designed resumes often fail ATS parsing The Solution: Two-version approach: 1. ATS-compatible version for online applications 2. Designed version for portfolio, networking, direct submissions When to Use Each Version Use ATS-Compatible Version When: Applying through online portals Submitting to job boards Resume will be parsed by software You're unsure how it will be processed Use Designed Version When: Networking events Direct email to hiring manager Portfolio website In-person interviews Creative agencies that expect visual resumes When specifically told ATS isn't used ATS-Compatible Creative Resume Even the ATS version can show creativity through: Subtle Design Elements Strategic use of white space Clean typography hierarchy Thoughtful content organization Strong copywriting Polished, professional appearance Safe Creative Touches ✅ Custom professional font (ATS-safe ones) ✅ Strategic bold and italic ✅ Clean section dividers (simple lines) ✅ Consistent, intentional spacing ✅ Color in your name/headers (sparing) ✅ Hyperlinks to portfolio Still Avoid ❌ Multiple columns ❌ Text boxes ❌ Images or icons ❌ Tables for layout ❌ Unusual fonts ❌ Gr …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills davila7/creative-portfolio-resume