When you’re on the market for a new job, having a professional presentation is key. And while you, of course, need to present yourself professionally in person (no flip flops on a job interview!), you’re never going to get to the in-person part of the process if your resume doesn’t hit the right mark.
Having a well-designed resume can help you stand out from other candidates and present your experience in a way that makes a lasting impact on hiring managers—which can ultimately be the foot-in-the-door you need to land the job of your dream. And with a job this important, you’re definitely going to want to hire a top resume designer.
How to get the best resume design
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Most people are familiar with the concept of hiring a freelance designer. But what most people don’t know is that hiring a single freelancer isn’t your only option. If you’re thinking about getting your resume designed, you should definitely consider a resume design contest.
In a design contest, you write a brief describing what you are looking for, and designers from all over the world submit concepts unique to your brief. You then choose finalists, give feedback to hone the designs and ultimately pick your favorite resume. If ideation and seeing a variety of different design styles is important to you, a design contest is definitely the way to go.
Learn more about resume design contests –>
On the other hand, if you already have a clear idea of the style and direction you’d like to take your resume, hiring a freelancer is a great choice!
The 10 best freelance resume designers to hire in 2023
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1
Terry Bogard
5.0
(782)
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Postcard, flyer or print
Illustration or graphics
Landing page design
Logo & hosted website
Logo & social media pack
Website builder
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Other art or illustration
T-shirt
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Poster
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Other book or magazine
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3D
WordPress theme design
Sticker
Facebook cover
Card or invitation
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2
Kosmos Creatives
5.0
(203)
Signage
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Poster
Infographic
Podcast
Book cover
Social media page
Banner ad
Facebook cover
Landing page design
Email
Card or invitation
Brochure
Illustration or graphics
Stationery
Other design
Other art or illustration
Logo design
Car, truck or van wrap
WordPress theme design
Web page design
Facebook ad
Business card
Logo & social media pack
Product packaging
Other web or app design
Menu
Logo & business card
Flash banner
Logo & brand identity pack
Brand guide
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3
creative_design_dtp
5.0
(174)
Brochure
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Other book or magazine
Signage
Other design
Infographic
PowerPoint template
Logo design
Poster
Business card
Illustration or graphics
Typesetting
Banner ad
Email
Card or invitation
Typesetting with imagery
Logo & brand identity pack
Web page design
Sticker
Stationery
Social media page
Logo & social media pack
Icon or button
Car, truck or van wrap
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4
giekstrave
5.0
(139)
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Other business or advertising
Poster
Menu
PowerPoint template
Postcard, flyer or print
Illustration or graphics
Social media page
Brochure
Logo design
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Logo & social media pack
Facebook cover
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5
The Dreamer Designs
4.9
(21)
Square Online Store
Web page design
Illustration or graphics
Landing page design
Banner ad
Other web or app design
Other design
Brochure
Other art or illustration
Infographic
Icon or button
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Postcard, flyer or print
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T-shirt
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Logo design
Facebook cover
Social media page
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Poster
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6
Nayhomiee
5.0
(91)
Other business or advertising
Other design
Postcard, flyer or print
App design
Brochure
Web page design
Stationery
Typesetting with imagery
PowerPoint template
Poster
Infographic
Other clothing or merchandise
Signage
Illustration or graphics
Social media page
Other web or app design
Other book or magazine
Logo design
Landing page design
Menu
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T-shirt
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Other art or illustration
Icon or button
Facebook cover
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Car, truck or van wrap
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Request quote
7
fritzR
5.0
(473)
Infographic
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Other design
PowerPoint template
Other business or advertising
Brochure
Other web or app design
Banner ad
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Card or invitation
Poster
Other art or illustration
Menu
Logo design
Stationery
Icon or button
Signage
Landing page design
Book cover
Product label
Business card
Typesetting with imagery
Social media page
Product packaging
Podcast
Other book or magazine
Flash banner
Facebook cover
Character or mascot
Car, truck or van wrap
Brand guide
3D
Request quote
8
creaticca
4.9
(62)
PowerPoint template
Other business or advertising
Signage
Other design
Postcard, flyer or print
Brochure
Icon or button
Logo design
Illustration or graphics
Social media page
Other Graphic Design
Stationery
Other art or illustration
Business card
Typesetting with imagery
Product label
Poster
Logo & business card
Brand guide
Book cover
Request quote
9
Badrun
5.0
(94)
Illustration or graphics
Postcard, flyer or print
Infographic
Icon or button
Other business or advertising
Other art or illustration
Card or invitation
Email
Logo design
Banner ad
PowerPoint template
Brochure
Web page design
Signage
Other web or app design
Poster
Other design
Logo & brand guide
Flash banner
Logo & brand identity pack
Book cover
Request quote
10
DarkDesign Studio
5.0
(73)
Website builder
Product packaging
Web page design
Logo design
Other design
App design
Product label
Other web or app design
Other packaging or label
Banner ad
Logo & product packaging
Stationery
Logo & social media pack
Illustration or graphics
Business card
3D
WordPress theme design
T-shirt
Postcard, flyer or print
Other Graphic Design
Other clothing or merchandise
Landing page design
Icon or button
Email
Request quote
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How did we choose these as the top resume designers?
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We know that getting the right design for your resume—the kind of design that’s going to help you stand out as the best person for the job—is crucial (this is your career we’re talking about here!). And because we know how important it is, we take our job of finding the right designers for the job very, very seriously. Here’s what we looked for when choosing the designers for this list:
1. Design quality
When a designer joins 99designs, an expert from our team goes through their portfolio and considers the conceptual thought, technical execution and knowledge of design principles evident in their work. They then assign the designer one of three levels:
- Top Level
- Mid Level
- Entry Level
These levels are displayed on designer portfolios, so it’s easy to determine if you’re working with someone with tons of experience and design chops or someone that’s up-and-coming.
2. Resume design experience
Hip-hop, tap, and contemporary dance all require serious athletic ability and dedication to dance—but a lot of dancers spend years mastering one style of dance, not all of them. It’s the same thing with design. In addition to looking at overall quality, we specifically vetted each designer on this list to make sure that they specialized in resume design (and had plenty of samples to prove it).
3. Professionalism
Obviously, design skills are important. But you also want to work with a resume designer who communicates with you throughout the process, hits every deadline and is generally good to work with. So we took past customer experiences into account to make sure all of our recommended resume designers are professionals in service as well as design.
Are you ready to hire an all-sorts-of-awesome freelance resume designer?
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If you want to land a new gig and take your career to the next level, you’ve got to set yourself apart from the competition—which is why you need to hire the right resume designer. With the right designer on board, you can create a visually impactful resume that grabs the attention of every hiring manager it comes across—and land you the job of your dreams in the process.
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