What this template is for
Free Photoshop Resume Template 42 combines a dramatic monochrome portrait with a black sidebar and warm orange accents. The result is an expressive editorial resume suited to a social media manager, content strategist, or creative communications professional. It offers considerable room for experience, education, and recognition while keeping personal information in a visually separate left column.
Design details
- A large black-and-white portrait filling the entire upper-left portion of the page
- A near-black sidebar below the image with orange serif headings and white body copy
- A spacious white right panel featuring an orange-and-black name treatment and a prominent serif job title
- Separate sections for working experience, education qualifications, and awards or recognition
- Orange circular bullets, pale gray supporting text, right-aligned dates, and generous vertical spacing
The split layout creates a strong contrast between the dark personal column and the bright career column. Orange is used sparingly to connect section titles, the candidate’s first name, and bullet markers. The mixture of modern sans serif text with bold serif headings gives the design a magazine-like personality. The mood is confident and creative, with a slightly dramatic edge that complements content-focused roles.
How to use it
- Download the ZIP file and open the PSD source in Photoshop.
- Replace the tall portrait with a high-resolution image that can be cropped vertically and converted cleanly to black and white.
- Update the name, title, about section, working skills, contact details, experience, education, and awards.
- Use concise bullet points with measurable outcomes, and keep role dates aligned at the far right.
- Check the pale gray copy for readability, adjust the orange accent if desired, and export a high-quality PDF.
Download
Download free-photoshop-resume-template-53.zip“>Download resume42.zip
Related templates
Use the resume hub to sharpen your experience bullets, and review the branding guide before carrying the orange, black, and white palette into other materials.
FAQ
Can I edit this resume in Photoshop?
Yes. You can replace the portrait, update every text block, change the orange accent, and revise the bullets and section styling in Photoshop.
What should I change first?
Begin with the tall portrait and name block because they establish the editorial character. Then rewrite the experience section and make sure the light-gray details remain legible.
Can I use it for job applications today?
Yes. It fits direct applications, personal portfolio packages, and communications roles where visual presentation matters. Test the final PDF for selectable text before submitting it through an automated portal.
