- TerracottaOne warm colour for the name, headings and every employer line, grey for the rest, and skills as ruled rows
- PewterSpaced serif capitals beside a round portrait, grey heading blocks and a heavy rule under the head
- DoveA blue-grey side column, a square photo and a name in spaced serif capitals
- QuillA pale head band, spaced serif capitals and a rule between two columns
- MastA rule down the page, and every section tied to it
- CameoA charcoal column standing in a blush band that crosses the whole page
- ClaretAn accent block cut away on the diagonal, with a ringed portrait across the cut
- AxisOne rule down the full height of the page, with a column hung on either side of it
- MarginEvery heading set in the page margin, right-aligned against one clean column of content
- MonogramA centred wide-spaced name over a faint initials watermark, two rules and a ruled two-column body
- IvorySerif capitals, small-caps headings and a ruled divide between the columns
- PoiseA 62/38 split tuned for people-facing roles
- SignatureDual-bar section marks and a two-part heading rhythm
- PolishedA weighted split that gives experience the larger share
- PrestigeBuilt for people whose title does the introducing
- LatteA narrow third-width rail beside a wide reading column
- SleekA dark sidebar that holds the facts while the page holds the story
About elegant resume templates
Elegance on a CV comes from what you leave out. These templates pair a serif or high-contrast heading face with wide margins and light rules, so the page feels composed even when it carries a decade of experience.
The result suits roles where presentation signals judgement. Think client-facing work, senior appointments, and fields where a heavy or colourful layout would feel out of step with the culture.
Best suited for
- Senior and client-facing appointments
- Architecture and interior design
- Luxury, hospitality, and lifestyle brands
- Academia, publishing, and the arts
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