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Canvas CV template with a square monogram of the initials beside the name and a narrow accent column of portfolio links

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Canvas CV Template — Free Download

Canvas sets your initials in a coloured monogram block and gives your portfolio links their own accent column. It suits designers, illustrators and photographers who want the CV to point straight to their work.

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Style
Creative
Layout
One column
Photo
No (can be added)
ATS-friendly
Yes
Best for
Early and mid-career
Paper
A4 and US Letter

Who the Canvas template suits

Canvas is a good fit for early and mid-career. At a glance: a square monogram of the initials beside the name and a narrow accent column of portfolio links.

  • Graphic design
  • UX
  • Illustration
  • Photography

Built without a photo, which suits the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland, where photos are usually left off. If an employer expects one, you can add a photo in the builder.

Is Canvas ATS-friendly?

Yes. Canvas keeps your content in one text column with standard section headings and no tables, so applicant tracking systems read it in order.

Whichever template you pick, download your PDF and run it through our free ATS checker to see the text a tracking system extracts.

How to use the Canvas template

  1. 1. Open it in the builder. Click "Use this free template". If you already have a CV in the builder, it switches to Canvas and keeps your content.
  2. 2. Fill in each section. The live preview shows page breaks exactly as they will appear in the PDF.
  3. 3. Adjust the design. Change the accent colour, font size and spacing, or rename and reorder sections.
  4. 4. Download the PDF. Free, with no watermark, and you just need a free account to download.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Canvas template free?

Yes. You can edit the Canvas template and download it as a PDF for free, as many times as you like. There is no watermark, and you just need a free account to download.

Is Canvas ATS-friendly?

Yes. Canvas keeps your content in one text column with standard section headings and no tables, so applicant tracking systems read it in order.

Can I add a photo to Canvas?

Yes. Canvas is designed without a photo, but you can upload one in the builder and choose its shape. Only add it where photos are expected, such as many employers in mainland Europe and the Middle East.

Who is the Canvas template best for?

Early and mid-career, especially in graphic design, ux, illustration. It works for other fields too: the content matters more than the design.

Can I change the colours and fonts in Canvas?

You can change the accent colour, font size, line spacing, date format and page size (A4 or US Letter), and rename, hide or reorder sections. Your content stays the same if you switch to another template later.

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